V.O. Chidambaranar Port Initiates Major Wharf Crane Revamp

Work Description - Revamping Works Of Port Owned 02 Nos. 20ton Ell Grab Wharf Cranes And 01 No. 10ton Ell Wharf Hook Crane.

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT), through its CME, invites eligible and experienced firms to submit bids for Tender Reference Number MEE/WH/CR/REV/2026 (Tender ID: 2026_VOCPT_282518_1). This Open Tender, categorized as Works, pertains to the critical revamping works of port-owned infrastructure, specifically targeting two (02) Nos. 20-Ton ELL Grab Wharf Cranes and one (01) No. 10-Ton ELL Wharf Hook crane. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹18,32,37,000, with a stipulated period of work of 300 days. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹36,64,740 is required, with provisions for EMD exemption for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). There is no tender fee. The bidding process involves a two-cover system with online payment mode for EMD. Key dates for this tender are as follows: the e-Publication Date is 01-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM, with document download commencing from 01-Jul-2026 at 10:10 AM and bid submission opening from 01-Jul-2026 at 10:30 AM. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 21-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on 22-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM at VOCPA, Tuticorin. Interested bidders are advised to download the complete tender document, including NIT and BOQ, and ensure all submissions comply with the specified requirements.