Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Agent Services for CSIR-NGRI

This tender, reference number CSIR-NGRI/PUR/CHA/2026, is an Open Tender for Services, specifically seeking the "Appointment of Consolidation-cum Clearance Agent/CHA cum Freight Forwarding Agent-Reg." The tendering authority is the DIRECTOR, NGRI, located at CSIR-NGRI, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500007. This procurement is being managed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, a Public Sector Undertaking. Key dates for prospective bidders include the document download start date of 23-Sep-2026 at 06:50 PM and the document download end date of 27-Oct-2026 at 02:30 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from 06-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM, with the final bid submission deadline being 27-Oct-2026 at 02:30 PM. The bid opening will take place on 28-Oct-2026 at 02:30 PM at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 30-Sep-2026 at 11:00 AM at CSIR-NGRI, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500007. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is a fixed amount of ₹50,000, payable to DIRECTOR, NGRI, and can be submitted via Bank Guarantee or a Bid Securing Declaration Form. The tender involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Finance (BOQ). The tender fee is ₹0.00. The Form of Contract is fixed-rate, and the bid validity period is 90 days. Potential bidders are advised to download the NIT document (Tendernotice_1.pdf) and the BOQ document (BOQ_340467.xls) for detailed specifications and requirements.