Panamax/Kamsarmax Vessel Time Charter for Coastal Coal Transportation

TNEB Limited, through its TANGEDCO division and specifically CE-Mech-Coal - TANGEDCO, invites bids for the time chartering of one Self-Trimming Panamax/Kamsarmax gearless vessel. This vital service is required for the coastal movement of coal by TNPGCL and falls under the "Shipping/Transportation/Vehicle" product category, with a specific sub-category of "Chartering of vessel." The tender, designated as Tender ID 2026_EB_714371_1 and Tender Reference Number Coal (Ship) - 227 dt. 12.10.26, is a Global Tender and is a two-cover bid process. Key critical dates for participation include the document download start date of October 15, 2026, at 05:00 PM, and the bid submission end date of November 17, 2026, at 02:30 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 04:30 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹10,00,000, with exemptions and alternative forms of payment through BG or ST permissible. Further details regarding the EMD, technical specifications, and required documentation are elaborated within the tender documents, which are available for download from October 15, 2026, to November 17, 2026. The Tender Inviting Authority can be reached at CE/M/COAL, TNPGCL, 144, ANNA SALAI, CH-02, Chennai, with Pincode 600002.