Chennai Port Canteen Operations Space Allotment

This tender seeks proposals for the allotment of space within the Chennai Port Trust's custom-bound area for the operation of a canteen. The contract duration is for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of annual extension for a further two years, contingent upon adherence to the same terms and conditions. This is an open tender process conducted under a two-cover system, encompassing both technical and financial evaluation. The tender is being invited by the Traffic Manager, Chennai Port Authority, located at the Traffic Department, II floor of the New Administrative Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001. Key dates for this tender include the document download start date of September 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the download end date on October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid submissions are open from October 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM, closing on October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on October 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Traffic Manager's office. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹3,00,000, payable to Chennai Port Authority, with options for EMD exemption through BG/ST. The tender fee is ₹0.00. Interested parties are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed requirements and submission guidelines.