V.O. Chidambaranar Port Outer Harbour Development: Breakwater, Wharf, Dredging & Reclamation

Work Description - Construction Of Breakwater, Rock Bund, Wharf And Capital Dredging And Reclamation For Backup Yard And Allied Onshore Facilities Including Maintenance Thereof On Hybrid Annuity Model (ham) Under Development Of Outer Harbour At V.o. Chidambaranar Port.

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, hereby invites highly qualified and experienced national and international entities to participate in a pivotal global tender for the "Construction of Breakwater, Rock Bund, Wharf and capital dredging and reclamation for backup yard and allied onshore facilities including maintenance thereof on Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) under Development of Outer Harbour at V.O. Chidambaranar Port." This monumental project is strategically located at VOCPA, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, and represents a significant advancement in India's maritime infrastructure. This ambitious undertaking, valued at an estimated ₹ 98,59,45,00,000, encompasses comprehensive marine and onshore civil works, including the critical development of a new breakwater, rock bund, and wharf structures, alongside extensive capital dredging and land reclamation for backup yard facilities. The successful bidder will also be responsible for the subsequent maintenance of these vital assets under a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) for a substantial period of 2555 days. The Chief Engineer, VOCPA, Tuticorin, is the Tender Inviting Authority for this transformative project. Prospective bidders are encouraged to note the critical dates for participation: Tender documents will be available for download and bid submission will commence from December 27, 2025, at 09:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 08, 2026, at 12:00 PM to address any clarifications. The deadline for document download and bid submission is August 05, 2026, by 03:00 PM, with the bid opening slated for August 06, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A Tender Fee of ₹ 11,63,416 is applicable, with an exemption option available. A Bid Security (EMD) of ₹ 1,16,34,15,100 is required, with provisions for exemption through Bank Guarantee (BG) or Surety Bond (ST). This Global Tender offers an unparalleled opportunity for contractors with proven expertise in large-scale marine and port development projects to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure development. Interested and eligible firms are strongly urged to review the detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) and other tender documents to submit their competitive bids and become a partner in shaping the future of maritime trade at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.