Hiring of 60T Bollard Pull Battery-Operated Electric Tug with Manning and Maintenance in Paradip

The Ministry of Shipping, through the Paradip Port Trust, Marine Department, is inviting sealed bids for the "HIRING OF 3RD BATTERY OPERATED ELECTRIC TUG OF 60T BOLLARD PULL (GREEN TUG TRANSITION PROGRAMME) INCLUDING MANNING, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS." This open tender, with Tender Reference Number MD/ACCTS/WK/R-12/2026/1217, seeks to procure a crucial component of the Green Tug Transition Programme, emphasizing sustainability in maritime operations. The estimated tender value is ₹20,02,02,500, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,04,030. Bidders are required to submit a tender fee of ₹2,950. The tender process involves three covers: Cover 1 for tender fee and EMD, Cover 2 for pre-qualification and technical documents, and Cover 3 for the financial bid (Bill of Quantity in .xls format). Documents are available for download from 25th September 2026, 06:30 PM, until 10th November 2026, 05:00 PM. The bid submission period also commences on 25th September 2026, 06:30 PM, and concludes on 10th November 2026, 05:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 11th November 2026, 10:30 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 12th October 2026, 03:30 PM, in the Conference Hall at the Marine Department, Administrative Building, PPA, Paradip. Interested parties should refer to the detailed Tender Document and e-TCN for comprehensive information on pre-qualification criteria, technical specifications, and contractual terms.