Portonovo Lighthouse and Navtex Station Electrical Rewiring Project

This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number MDS-01002(08)/3/2020-MNT-MD and Tender ID 2026_DGLL_930603_1, is an open tender for Works issued by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, specifically from the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships - Chennai. The project entails the comprehensive rewiring of the Lighthouse tower and allied buildings at the Portonovo Lighthouse and Navtex Station, located within the Chennai Directorate's jurisdiction. The estimated tender value is ₹36,17,516, with a stipulated work period of 180 days and a bid validity of 150 days. Prospective bidders must be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or their authorized agents, or appropriately classified contractors registered with recognized government bodies such as CPWD, State PWD, Railways, MES, BSNL, or other State/Central Government/Public Sector undertakings/Autonomous bodies. The tender documents are available for download from 15th October 2026 at 04:45 PM until 04th November 2026 at 03:00 PM. The bid submission period also commences on 15th October 2026 at 04:45 PM and concludes on 04th November 2026 at 03:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹72,350 is required, payable to the Director of Lighthouses and Lightships in Chennai, with provisions for EMD through BG/ST or EMD exemption. The tender process involves two covers: Cover 1 for EMD and Eligibility Criteria, and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid (Bill of Quantity). The bid opening will take place on 05th November 2026 at 03:30 PM in Chennai. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 15th October 2026 at 05:21 PM at The Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, 5/20 Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai 600001.