Border Security Force Boat Hiring for Operational Support

This tender opportunity, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8207781, is issued by the Central Armed Police Forces, specifically the Border Security Force (BSF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The 14 Bn BSF, located at Talliguri, New Coochbehar (W.B) with PIN 736156, is seeking proposals for the hiring of essential maritime assets. The tender officially opens on 27-10-2026 at 6:59 PM and closes on 06-11-2026 at 7:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹34,409.00 is required for participation. The core requirement encompasses the hiring of ten (10) units of "EFC" type boats and two (2) units of "COUNTRY BOAT" type boats, each for a duration of three months. These boats must be less than five years old, operate without air-conditioning, and have a seating capacity for 7-10 persons with an engine horsepower of 1000 HP for the EFC boats and manual propulsion for the COUNTRY BOATS. Crucially, all hired boats must be equipped with essential safety and operational gear including rescue life jackets, a comprehensive repair kit, lifebuoys, a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket, and a first aid box. This procurement is vital for supporting the operational needs of the 14 Bn BSF in their border security duties.