Independent Engineering Services for Berth 9 Container Terminal Conversion

Work Description - Appointment Of Independent Engineer To Facilitate Smooth Operation Of The Project Con Of Berth 9th As Container Terminal On Dbfot Basis

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, a Public Sector Undertaking, invites sealed bids for the appointment of an Independent Engineer to facilitate the smooth operation of the project for the conversion of Berth 9th into a container terminal on a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) basis. This limited tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_VOCPT_287190_1 and Reference Number MEE-CME-EE-AEE-D.2251, falls under the Services category, specifically Marine Services, with an estimated tender value of ₹81,38,000. The period of work is stipulated for 1095 days. Bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers, with Cover 1 containing Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 containing financial proposals (BOQ). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for this tender is ₹1,63,000, and exemption through BG/ST is permitted. The tender documents can be downloaded from August 10, 2026, 06:20 PM, until August 31, 2026, 03:00 PM, with the bid submission deadline also on August 31, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid opening will take place on September 01, 2026, at 03:30 PM at VOCPA. The contract form is for Empanelment, and a bid validity of 120 days is required. Further details regarding NDA/Pre-Qualification are available in the tender documents.