V.O. Chidambaranar Port Berth 7 DBFOT Container Terminal Development

Work Description - Development Of Existing Berth No.7 As Container Terminal At V.o. Chidambaranar Port On Design, Build, Finance, Operate And Transfer (dbfot) Basis

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, extends an invitation for open tenders from qualified and experienced entities for the critical 'Development of existing Berth No.7 as Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis'. This high-value infrastructure project, with an estimated tender value of ₹ 5,17,19,00,000, falls under the 'Works' category with a 'PPP-DBFOT' contract form, aiming to significantly enhance the port's 'Cargo / Containers' handling capabilities at its Thoothukudi location. Identified by Tender ID 2026_VOCPT_276615_1 and Reference Number MEE-STOR/23/2025-Mechanical SE(2)/8212, this tender process will be conducted via a two-stage bidding method, requiring submissions in two distinct covers: Technical/Pre-Qualification and Finance. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹ 61,028 is applicable, payable to VOCPA, while no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required for participation. Key dates for this tender include the e-Publication and Document Download Start Date of 08-May-2026 09:00 AM. Bid submission will commence from 11-May-2026 09:00 AM and conclude on 06-Aug-2026 03:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 07-Aug-2026 11:30 AM at VOC Port Authority, Thoothukudi. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to refer to the comprehensive tender documents available for download to ensure full compliance with all requirements. The Tender Inviting Authority for this project is CME, located at VOC Port Authority, Thoothukudi.