Buckingham Canal Water Metro Feasibility and Project Report: Ennore to Mahabalipuram

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is seeking experienced consultants for the Preparation of a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) cum Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Rejuvenation and exploration of the Water Metro Transport mode along the Buckingham Canal, from Ennore to Mahabalipuram. This open tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_CMRL_924016_1 and Tender Reference Number CMRL/CP/TDR-76-WM/2026, falls under the Civil Works - Water Works product category, with a specific sub-category of DFR/DPR. The work is scheduled for a period of 240 days. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids under a two-cover system, with Cover 1 encompassing fee/pre-qualification/technical documents and Cover 2 containing the financial proposal. The EMD Amount is ₹7,40,000, payable to Chennai Metro Rail Limited, with exemptions allowed. The Tender Fee is ₹24,000, also payable to Chennai Metro Rail Limited. Key dates for this tender include the Document Download Start and End Dates on October 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with Bid Submission also concluding on this date. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at No.327, METROS, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. All queries regarding this tender should be directed to the Tender Inviting Authority, Director (Projects), For Managing Director, located at No.327, METROS, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai, Pincode 600035.