[Development of existing Berth No.7 as Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is inviting bids for the development of Berth No.7 as a Container Terminal on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) basis. This is an open tender aimed at enhancing port infrastructure and operations.
Scope / Work
The project involves the comprehensive development of the existing Berth No.7, specifically designed for container handling. The total estimated value of the tender is ₹5,171,900,000. Bidders are required to comply with the technical and financial requirements outlined in the tender documents. The work is categorized under 'Cargo / Containers' and falls under the 'Works' category.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹61,028, payable offline to VOCPA. No exemptions are allowed for the tender fee.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): No EMD is required for this tender, which may lower the barrier for participation.
Key Dates
- Publish Date: 08-May-2026, 09:00 AM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 11-May-2026, 09:00 AM
- Bid Submission End Date: 22-Jun-2026, 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 23-Jun-2026, 03:30 PM
- Document Download Period: From 08-May-2026 to 22-Jun-2026.
Bidders should ensure timely submission of their bids and should download the necessary documents within the specified period. It is advisable to review the tender documents thoroughly to understand the requirements and prepare the necessary submissions accordingly.
AI insights
Development of existing Berth No.7 as Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis
Risk factors
- tight timelines for bid submission
- no EMD requirement may attract many bidders
- compliance with technical requirements
- document completeness and accuracy
Financials
| Tender value | ₹5,17,19,00,000 |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹61,028 — payable to VOCPA at VOCPA |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 08-May-2026 09:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 23-Jun-2026 03:30 PM |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 23-Jun-2026 03:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 11-May-2026 09:00 AM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 08-May-2026 09:00 AM |
| Published Date | 08-May-2026 09:00 AM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
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| 1.pdf | 401.03 KB | ||
| 2.pdf | 252.8 KB | ||
| 3.pdf | 236.72 KB | ||
| 4.pdf | 326.63 KB | ||
| 5.pdf | 229.11 KB | ||
| 6.pdf | 254.64 KB | ||
| 7.pdf | 210.81 KB | ||
| 8.pdf | 231.56 KB | ||
| 9.pdf | 216.88 KB | ||
| full.pdf | 732.64 KB | ||
| 001.pdf | 132.1 KB |
Corrigenda
Official amendments and notices. PDFs open in the same viewer as tender documents (sign in, verified email, daily limit applies).
CORRIGENDUM - 1
| File | Size | Type | Action |
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| 001.pdf | 132.1 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | VOC Port Authority, thoothukudi |
|---|---|
| Category | Cargo / Containers |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Development of existing Berth No.7 as Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis
Organisation chain
V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust||Mechanical and Electrical Department - Administration Office
Basic details
- Tender reference: MEE-STOR/23/2025-Mechanical SE(2)/8212
- Tender ID: 2026_VOCPT_276615_1
- Tender type: Open Tender
- Form of contract: PPP-DBFOT
- Tender category: Works
- No. of covers: 2
- Payment mode: Offline
- Withdrawal allowed: Yes
Work item
- Work description: Development of existing Berth No.7 as Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis
- NDA / pre-qualification: Please refer Tender documents.
- Tender value (₹): 5,17,19,00,000
- Product category: Cargo / Containers
- Contract type: Tender
- Location: VOC Port Authority, thoothukudi
- Pincode: 628005
- Bid opening place: VOC Port Authority, thoothukudi
- Bid validity (days): 120
Fees & EMD
- Tender fee (₹): 61,028
- Fee payable to: VOCPA
- Fee payable at: VOCPA
- Tender fee exemption: No
- EMD (₹): 0.00
- EMD exemption: No
- EMD type: fixed
Critical dates
- Published: 08-May-2026 09:00 AM
- Bid opening: 23-Jun-2026 03:30 PM
- Document download / sale start: 08-May-2026 09:00 AM
- Document download / sale end: 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid submission start: 11-May-2026 09:00 AM
- Bid submission end: 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Covers (bid packets)
- 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — NIT — .pdf
- RFQ — .pdf
- Appendix I Letter Comprising the Application for Pre-Qualification — .pdf
- Appendix II Power of Attorney for signing of Application — .pdf
- Appendix III Power of Attorney for Lead Member of Consortium — .pdf
- Appendix IV Joint Bidding Agreement — .pdf
- Appendix V Guidelines of the Department of Disinvestment — .pdf
- Appendix VI Performa for Security Clearance — .pdf
- Appendix VII Certificate regarding Compliance with Restrictions under Rule 144 (xi) of the GFRs — .pdf
- Appendix VIII Format for Pre-Bid Queries — .pdf
- Appendix IX Undertaking for entering into Operation and Maintenance agreement — .pdf
- 2 — Finance — cover — .xls
Payment instruments
- Offline: Direct Credit
Tender inviting authority
- Name: CME
- Address: CME VOC Port Authority, thoothukudi
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | PPP-DBFOT |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust||Mechanical and Electrical Department - Administration Office |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Covers (bid packets)
What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.
| Cover no. | Cover type | Description | Document type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee/PreQual/Technical | NIT | |
| — | — | RFQ | |
| — | — | Appendix I Letter Comprising the Application for Pre-Qualification | |
| — | — | Appendix II Power of Attorney for signing of Application | |
| — | — | Appendix III Power of Attorney for Lead Member of Consortium | |
| — | — | Appendix IV Joint Bidding Agreement | |
| — | — | Appendix V Guidelines of the Department of Disinvestment | |
| — | — | Appendix VI Performa for Security Clearance | |
| — | — | Appendix VII Certificate regarding Compliance with Restrictions under Rule 144 (xi) of the GFRs | |
| — | — | Appendix VIII Format for Pre-Bid Queries | |
| — | — | Appendix IX Undertaking for entering into Operation and Maintenance agreement | |
| 2 | Finance | cover | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | CME |
|---|---|
| Address | CME VOC Port Authority, thoothukudi |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Direct Credit) |
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