Management and Operation of Valvada Inland Container Depot, Gujarat

Work Description - Appointment Of Strategic Alliance Management Operator (samo) At Inland Container Depot&#x0d (icd) Valvada, Umbergaon (valsad), Gujarat

The Central Warehousing Corporation (a Public Sector Undertaking) invites eligible bidders for an Open Tender (Reference Number: 75(2022)/SAMO/ICD-VALVADA) for the "APPOINTMENT OF STRATEGIC ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR (SAMO) AT INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT (ICD) VALVADA, UMBERGAON (VALSAD), GUJARAT". This service-based contract, valued at approximately ₹2,37,40,000, requires a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,74,800 and a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹11,800, both payable to the Central Warehousing Corporation. EMD and Tender Fee exemptions are allowed. Bidders are expected to meet specific eligibility criteria, including demonstrating experience in handling a minimum of 2160 Loaded EXIM TEU, a minimum average turnover of ₹71,22,000 in any of the last five financial years, and a positive net worth, along with an undertaking for 7200 TEUs (Loaded EXIM) per annum. The tender was e-published on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Interested parties can download documents and submit bids from July 25, 2026, 10:00 AM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 02:00 PM at CWC Regional Office Ahmedabad, where clarifications can also be sought until July 29, 2026, 03:00 PM. The deadline for document download and bid submission is August 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on August 25, 2026, at 03:00 PM at CWC Regional Office Ahmedabad, with a bid validity period of 120 days. The tendering process involves two covers: one for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents and another for the Financial Bid. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Regional Manager, CWC Regional Office Ahmedabad.