Srinagar, Guwahati, Kolkata Urban Water Metro: Detailed Project Report and Project Management Consultancy

Work Description - Preparation Of Detailed Project Report Along With Project Management Consultancy Services For Development Of Urban Water Metro System At Srinagar, Guwahati And Kolkata

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Shipping, invites proposals for Tender Reference Number IWAI/Cargo/591/2026-27 for the "Preparation of Detailed Project Report along with Project Management Consultancy Services for Development of Urban Water Metro System at Srinagar, Guwahati and Kolkata". This is an Open Tender for Services, specifically in the Consultancy category, issued by the CE (T and L) from its Noida office (A-13, Sector-1, Noida). The contract will be on a Lump-sum basis, with an estimated Tender Value of ₹47,37,00,000. Prospective bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹94,74,000, payable to "IWAI Fund" at Noida, though EMD exemption is allowed as per tender conditions. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹5,900 is also applicable, payable to "IWAI Fund" at Noida, with exemption also permitted. The scope of work involves comprehensive consultancy services over a period of 1065 days for these crucial urban water transport projects. Key critical dates for this tender include: ePublication on 24-Jun-2026 at 01:00 PM, with document download commencing from 24-Jun-2026 at 02:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 03-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM at IWAI Noida. Bid submission starts on 16-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM and concludes on 04-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM. The Technical Bids will be opened on 05-Aug-2026 at 03:30 PM at IWAI Noida. Bids will remain valid for 120 days from the bid opening date. Interested parties are advised to download the tender documents from the e-procurement portal for detailed specifications, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions, including the two-cover bidding process for Fee/PreQual/Technical and Financial submissions.