Freight Forwarding Services for TNPL Paper and Board Exports

Work Description - Enlistment Of Freight Forwarders For Export Of Paper/board In 20ft/40ft Containers For The Period Oct 2026 To Sep 2027

Tamilnadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (TNPL), a State Government and UT organization, is inviting applications for the enlistment of Freight Forwarders. This open tender process seeks to establish a panel of qualified service providers for the export of paper/board in 20ft/40ft containers. The engagement period is scheduled from October 2026 to September 2027, a duration of 365 days. The tender documents will be available for download from July 16, 2026, at 12:45 PM, with the submission deadline set for August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened on August 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The tender fee for this opportunity is ₹590, payable online. While there is no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required, interested parties must submit proof of remittance of the tender fee along with other essential documents in Cover 1, which includes proof of GST, PAN, organizational constitution, authorization letter, a copy of a valid MTO registration, proof of three years' experience with supporting purchase orders or agreements, a statement of Bills of Lading for handling at least 250 containers per month, the duly filled and signed Enlistment Application (Annexure-III), and the tender document signed on all pages. Cover 2 will be reserved for the Price Bid. The tender is categorized under Services, specifically within the Shipping/Transportation/Vehicle product category and Ocean Freight sub-category. The tender inviting authority is GM(Materials), located at No.67, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai.