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

This tender, initiated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), a Central Government Ministry/Department, seeks to appoint a qualified consultant for the crucial task of preparing a Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) and Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the rejuvenation of the Buckingham Canal and the exploration of a Water Metro Transport system. This ambitious project aims to connect Ennore to Mahabalipuram via this waterway. The tender, identified by reference number CMRL/CP/TDR-76-WM/2026, falls under the "Works" category, specifically within "Civil Works - Water Works" and further categorized as "DFR / DPR" for product sub-category. The inviting authority is the Director (Projects), For Managing Director, located at No.327, METROS, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Critical dates for interested parties include the document download period from August 28, 2026, 06:00 PM to November 05, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bids can be submitted from October 30, 2026, 03:00 PM, with the submission deadline coinciding with the document download end date, November 05, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bid opening is scheduled for November 05, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A tender fee of INR 24,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 740,000 are stipulated for this open/advertised tender.