Annual Maintenance and Operation of Scientific Equipment for NIOT Research Vessels

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is pleased to announce an open tender for the Annual Maintenance and Operation of Scientific Equipment for NIOT Research Vessels. This crucial undertaking, with an estimated tender value of ₹14,00,00,000 and a period of work of 730 days, represents a significant opportunity for qualified bidders. The tender is designated as an "Open Tender" and falls under the "Works" category, specifically within the "Marine Works" product category and "Scientific Equipment in Vessels" sub-category. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹28,00,000 is required, payable to NIOT OTHER RECIPIENT ACCOUNT, and can be submitted through various instruments including Bank Guarantee. The tender requires a two-cover submission system: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, and Cover 2 for the Finance/Price Bid Sheet. Key dates for prospective bidders include the document download start date of 16-Oct-2026 at 09:00 AM, with the download end date and bid submission end date both set for 12-Nov-2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on 12-Nov-2026 at 11:30 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23-Oct-2026 at 03:00 PM at the National Institute of Ocean Technology, Velachery - Tambaram Main Road, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600 100, Tamil Nadu, India. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the detailed tender documents available for download starting 16-Oct-2026.