Kamarajar Port General Cargo Berth-1 PPP Upgradation and Cargo Operations

Work Description - Request For Proposal (rfp) For Selection Of Operator For Upgradation, Equipping, Operations, Maintenance, And Transfer (ueomt) Of General Cargo Berth-1 (gcb-1) At Kamarajar Port Through Public Private Partnership (ppp) Mode

The Ministry of Shipping, through the Tender Inviting Authority GM CSBD, located at No 17 Jawahar Building rajaji salai chennai, invites eligible and experienced operators to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Upgradation, Equipping, Operations, Maintenance, and Transfer (UEOMT) of General Cargo Berth-1 (GCB-1) at Kamarajar Port Limited. This crucial project, referenced by Tender Number KPL/PPD/GCB-1/PPP/2026, will operate under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, specifically a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) contract, designed to enhance the port's operational capabilities and cargo handling efficiency. Prospective bidders are required to pay a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹88,400 and furnish an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,20,84,000, both payable to Kamarajar Port Limited at Chennai. The e-publication and document download for this tender commenced on 13-Jun-2026 at 11:00 AM, with the document download period concluding on 17-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 10-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM at Kamarajar Port Limited, No 17 Jawahar Building rajaji salai chennai. Bid submission opens on 10-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM and closes on 17-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM, with the technical and financial bids scheduled for opening on 18-Aug-2026 at 04:00 PM. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to download the comprehensive RFP documents for detailed eligibility criteria, scope of work, and submission requirements.