Comprehensive Import-Export Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Services for Scientific Research Materials

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This tender presents a critical opportunity for a qualified Custom House Agent to provide comprehensive Import/Export Freight Forwarding and associated services to the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, under the esteemed Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), operating within the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) is the administering authority for this procurement, with the bid reference number GEM/2026/B/7919547. The bidding period commences on August 17, 2026, at 10:41 AM and concludes on September 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The scope of work is extensive and includes, but is not limited to, inbound and outbound freight forwarding, vessel cargo booking and tracking, cargo insurance, monitoring, custom clearance for all materials, including chemicals, and other associated material handling requirements. This lumpsum-based contract necessitates a provider with demonstrable expertise in navigating complex import/export regulations and ensuring efficient, timely, and secure movement of scientific materials essential for cutting-edge research at the institute.