Lakshadweep Jetty Lighting Enhancement for Nighttime Cargo and Passenger Operations

The Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Executive Engineer (Civil), ALHW, Kavaratti, is inviting bids for a critical infrastructure project concerning the enhancement of jetty area lighting facilities. This open tender, with Tender ID 2026_ALHW_924446_1 and Tender Reference Number No.DCE/KVT/DB/T-34/26-27/2038 dtd.01.9.26, seeks proposals for the "Additional Electrification / Improvement of Jetty Area Lighting Facilities at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Minicoy, Androth and Kalpeni." The primary objective of this work is to ensure safe and efficient handling of cargo and passenger movements during night hours across these key locations in Lakshadweep. The estimated tender value for this item rate contract is ₹2,90,80,929, with a stipulated work period of 270 days. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers: Cover 1 will contain the Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, including EMD of ₹5,81,620 payable to DCE, LHW, KAVARATTI, along with experience certificates, PAN/GST registration, integrity pact, power of attorney, and other relevant documents. Cover 2 will exclusively contain the financial bid. The tender document download and bid submission window opens on September 1, 2026, at 06:55 PM and closes on September 21, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid opening is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 03:30 PM at ALHW, KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP. Interested parties are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications, eligibility criteria, and further instructions.