Vasai Creek Sand Mining Rights Auction

The Collector Thane, a State Government organization, invites open bids for Tender Reference Number sandAuction/C1/2026-27 for the auction of the sand ghat situated in the Vasai creek, specifically map number 2432-2025 -gut C- upgut- C1 mouth of the Vasai creek to Vasai Bunder. This tender, categorized as "Services" with a form of contract "Tender cum Auction," holds an estimated value of ₹2,86,22,160. Interested bidders are required to pay a total non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹5,500 (comprising a Tender Fee of ₹5,000 and a Processing Fee of ₹500), with no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required. The tendering process follows a two-cover system: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the financial bid (BOQ). Critical dates include the ePublication and document download/bid submission start date on 13-Jul-2026 at 12:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 22-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM at the Collector office Thane, 1st Floor, Court Naka, Thane west. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 18-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM, with bids scheduled to be opened on 19-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM at the Mining department, Collector Office Thane. All necessary documents and further details are available for download from 13-Jul-2026 to 18-Aug-2026. The Tender Inviting Authority can be contacted at 1st Floor, Collector office, Court Naka, Thane west.