Hiring of 9 Extended Fast Patrol Boats with Boatsmen for Border Security Operations

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This tender, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7963809, is being issued by the Border Security Force (BSF), an organization under the Ministry of Home Affairs, on behalf of the Central Armed Police Forces. The BSF's 149 Bn, located at 17 Mile Baishnabnagar, Malda, 732127, is seeking a qualified service provider for the hiring of boats. Specifically, the requirement is for the hiring of nine (09) EFCBs (presumably Extended Fast Patrol Boats or a similar designation), complete with a boatsman for each vessel. Key technical specifications for these boats include a maximum age of less than 5 years, no air-conditioning, a length of 10-15 meters, and a capacity of 700 units (likely referring to a weight or passenger capacity, further clarification on the unit would be beneficial). Essential safety and operational equipment to be included with each boat consists of outboard motors, wood lifebuoys, a fire extinguisher, a repair kit, and a first aid box. The tender opens on 26-08-2026 at 2:08 PM and closes on 16-09-2026 at 2:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this bid is 98,500.0. This procurement falls under the "Hiring of Boats" category, with the intended use by the Border Security Force for operational duties.