Fabrication and Supply of 30m High Galvanized Trestle Tower for Kadamath Lighthouse Replacement

Work Description - Replacement Of Trestle Tower At Kadamath Lighthouse In The Ut Of Lakshadweep - Fabrication And Supply Of 30m High Gi Trestle Tower (hot Dipped Galvanized) At Deep Bhavan, Kochi

This tender, officially designated as Tender ID 2026_DGLL_920327_1 and referenced under MS-Coc-40002/1/2019-MS, is issued by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, a Central Government Ministry/Department, specifically through the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships in Kochi. The scope of this open tender, for which two covers are required (one for Technical submissions and one for Financial submissions), involves the critical work of replacing the trestle tower at Kadamath Lighthouse in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Bidders are invited to submit proposals for the fabrication and supply of a 30-meter high, hot-dipped galvanized Mild Steel (GI) trestle tower, to be delivered to Deep Bhavan, Kochi. The estimated tender value for this civil works project is ₹16,15,100, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹32,302, payable to The Director of Lighthouses and Lightships in Ernakulam, with options for EMD exemption through BG/ST. Prospective bidders must note the critical dates: the tender documents are available for download from August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM until August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with bid submissions also commencing on August 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concluding on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for August 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Deep Bhavan, Cochin, providing an opportunity for interested parties to seek clarifications. The work is expected to be completed within 120 days of the contract award, and bidders must ensure their bids remain valid for 90 days. Further details regarding technical specifications, tender documents, and pre-qualification criteria can be found in the provided NIT and Work Item Documents, including drawings and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).