Rate Contract for Oceanographic Research Vessel Hiring Along Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Coast

Work Description - Hiring Of Boats Or Survey Vessels On Rate Contract For Research Activities Along The Tamil Nadu And Puducherry Coast

**Tender Description: Hiring of Boats or Survey Vessels on Rate Contract for Research Activities Along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Coast** The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is pleased to announce an open tender for the hiring of boats or survey vessels on a rate contract basis. This critical initiative aims to support ongoing research activities along the coastlines of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The tender, identified by Tender Reference Number NIOT/HVT/1460/2026-27 and Tender ID 2026_NIOT_920810_1, is categorized under "Services" with a primary product category of "Miscellaneous Services." The contract period for the hiring of these vessels is stipulated for 730 days. Prospective bidders are advised to note the critical dates for this tender. Document download is available from August 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM until September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid submissions can commence from August 14, 2026, at 09:00 AM, with the final submission deadline on September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on September 10, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NIOT Chennai. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600 100, to address any queries and clarify tender requirements. This tender requires a two-cover submission system, comprising a Fee/PreQual/Technical cover and a Finance cover. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,40,000, payable to "NIOT OTHER RECEIPTS ACCOUNT" at NIOT Chennai. Bidders are required to adhere to the specific pre-qualification criteria as outlined in the tender document, and the tenderer class is as per the tender document specifications. The bid validity period is for 120 days. Interested parties can access the NIT document (Tendernotice_1.pdf) and the Price Bid (BOQ_967655.xls) for detailed information. Please note that the Tender Fee is ₹0.00, and no Tender Fee Exemption is allowed. All submissions and queries should be directed to the Director, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery Tambaram Main Road, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600 100.