Freight Forwarding Services for Lube and Grease Export by Sea from Chennai

Work Description - Empanelment Of Shipping Companies/ Liner/ Agent As Freight Forwarder For Exporting Lube/grease In&#x0d Smalls, Packs, Barrels/lobs(bulk) In Flexi Tanks In Iso Containers By Sea Shipments From Lbp, Chennai For&#x0d Three Years

This tender, reference number SR/LC/EXP/PT-01/FF EMP/2026-27/May 2026, is being issued by IndianOil, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Tender Inviting Authority, ZDM, located at LBP Chennai-600081. The tender seeks to empanel shipping companies, liners, or agents to act as freight forwarders for the export of lube/grease. This encompasses various product forms including smalls, packs, barrels, and bulk lube/oil in flexi tanks within ISO containers, all to be transported via sea shipments originating from LBP, Chennai. The engagement is for a period of three years, with the estimated tender value at ₹7,27,370 and a bid validity of 180 days. The tender process is an open tender with one cover, and the empanelment form of contract is specified. Key critical dates include the document download start and end dates from June 17, 2026, to February 17, 2027, with bid submissions accepted between June 24, 2026, and February 17, 2027. The bid opening is scheduled for February 18, 2027, at 03:30 PM. Prospective bidders are advised to refer to the detailed tender documents for specific requirements, including pre-qualification criteria and mandatory documents for submission.