Marine Fishing Implement Insurance Coverage Procurement

The Directorate of Fisheries, a State Government and UT organization located at Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, is pleased to announce an open tender for the "Selection of Insurance Company for Insurance Coverage to Marine Fishing Implements." This crucial service tender, with Tender ID 2026_FISHR_865823_2 and Reference Number DFTVM/67/2026-G3, aims to secure comprehensive insurance for marine fishing implements for a period of 365 days. The tender process involves a two-cover system: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, and Cover 2 for the financial bid. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹15,000 plus 18% GST (totaling ₹16,534) is applicable, payable online. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,00,000 is required, with options for EMD exemption or submission through BG/ST. The tender documents will be available for download from September 30, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with the download and bid submission closing on October 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the Directorate of Fisheries, Vikasbhavan, Trivandrum. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the detailed eligibility criteria and other necessary documents provided within the tender notice.