Consultancy Services for ESG Framework Development and Implementation for Shipping Companies

The Directorate General of Shipping, a Central Government Ministry/Department, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the engagement of consultancy services. This vital initiative seeks to develop, pilot, and institutionalize an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework specifically for shipping companies. The estimated tender value for this consultancy work is ₹1,62,84,000. Interested parties are advised that the tender documents will be available for download from October 6, 2026, 03:00 PM, until November 4, 2026, 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled online on October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with further details to be found in the RFP document. Bids can be submitted starting from October 20, 2026, 03:00 PM, with the final submission deadline being November 4, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bid opening will take place online on November 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender is ₹3,00,000, payable to the Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai. This is a limited tender, utilizing a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) contract form. The tender process involves two covers, with Cover 1 dedicated to technical qualification documents and Cover 2 for financial proposals (BoQ). Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the tender documents for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, scope of work, and submission requirements.