Securities Custodian Services for Seafarers Welfare Funds

Work Description - Invitation For Request For Proposal (rfp)&#x0d For Appointment As Custodian Of Securities For Swfs Funds&#x0d

This tender, referenced as 46/88/2026-114 - C. No.40320, is an Invitation for Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment as Custodian of Securities for SWFS funds. The Directorate General of Shipping, acting through the Dy. Nautical Advisor for the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS), located at Nav Bhavan Bldg., Ground Floor, Ramji Kamani Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, is seeking qualified entities to undertake this crucial role. The tender is an open/advertised tender with two covers. Key dates for this procurement include the document download and bid submission start date of August 31, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with the bid submission deadline set for September 15, 2026, at 04:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on September 16, 2026, at 04:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,00,000, payable to the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society, and the tender fee is ₹2,500. Interested parties are advised to refer to the RFP document for detailed eligibility criteria, technical qualifications, and other specific requirements.