[Charter Hiring of Deepwater Drilling Rigs by ONGC under Samudra Manthan Mission of Govt. of India] open
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This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
This tender is issued by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for the charter hiring of deepwater drilling rigs under the Samudra Manthan Mission of the Government of India. The tender aims to engage qualified bidders to provide necessary services in the oil and gas sector.
Scope / Work
The work involves the charter hiring of deepwater drilling rigs. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for specific pre-qualification criteria and detailed requirements. The contract will be a lump-sum type, and the period of work is expected to last for 1826 days.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee applicable for this tender.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): The EMD amount is set at ₹80,000,000 (80 million). Exemption for EMD is allowed as per the tender guidelines. The EMD is payable to ONGC.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 19-Feb-2026 11:30 AM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 19-Feb-2026 11:30 AM
- Bid Submission End Date: 17-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 20-Apr-2026 03:30 PM
- Clarification Period: 19-Feb-2026 to 15-Mar-2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting: 20-Mar-2026 11:00 AM at a location in Mumbai (details to be provided).
Documents
Bidders can download the following documents from the official e-tendering portal:
- Tender Notice
- Tender Documents
- Price Bid Format/BoQ
How to proceed
Interested bidders should download the tender documents and prepare their bids according to the guidelines provided. Ensure compliance with the EMD requirements and submit bids before the deadline to participate in the tendering process.
AI insights
Key highlights
- High EMD requirement
- Long bid validity period (120 days)
- Tight submission timeline
- No tender fee exemption
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹8,00,00,000 — payable to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 19-Feb-2026 11:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 17-Apr-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 20-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
Documents available from 19-Feb-2026 11:30 AM to 17-Apr-2026 03:00 PM. Clarification window: 19-Feb-2026 11:30 AM to 15-Mar-2026 06:55 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annexure_IV_PF.xls | 82.5 KB | XLS | |
| TenderDocuments.rar | 5.37 MB | RAR |
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Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | As per Tender |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous Services |
| Period of work | 1826 days |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Global Tenders |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Lump-sum |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited||Central Procurement Department - ONGC||DRILLING AND WELL SERVICES GROUP - ONGC |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | MINU BORO |
|---|---|
| Address | ONGC, CPD- CDWG, 3003, 15th Floor, Maker Tower E, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai- 400005, India. |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (Insurance Surety Bond) |
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