Development, Operation, and Maintenance of Vizhinjam SEZ and FTWZ

Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), a State Government and UT entity, is soliciting Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the comprehensive development, operation, and maintenance of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) adjacent to the Vizhinjam International Seaport. This open tender process, identified by Tender Reference Number VISL/SEZ/FTWZ/EoI/01/2026, aims to secure proposals for a critical infrastructure project that will enhance the port's utility and economic impact. The tender documents are available for download from October 15, 2026, at 12:30 PM until November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hotel Lemon Tree Premier, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram (Pin code: 695014). The deadline for bid submissions is November 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with the bid opening to follow on November 17, 2026, at 3:30 PM at the VISL office located at the 9th Floor, KSRTC Bus Complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram-695001. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹29,795 (inclusive of 18% GST) is applicable, payable online through SBI MOPS. The EMD is stated as ₹0.00. This EoI is categorized under Miscellaneous Services and requires a single cover submission for Fee/PreQual/Technical/Finance. Interested parties are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed terms and conditions, including pre-qualification criteria.