[Engaging Consulting Services for Review of the Seafarer Medical Certification System ] open

Overview

The Directorate General of Shipping has published an open tender for engaging consulting services to review the Seafarer Medical Certification System. This tender is identified by the tender ID 2026_DGS_905487_2 and is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the medical certification process for seafarers.

Scope / Work

The work involves providing consulting services as detailed in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Bidders are required to review the existing medical certification system and suggest improvements. The total tender value is ₹10,000,000 (1 crore). The contract will be awarded based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Bidders should prepare two envelopes: one for technical proposals and another for financial bids. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, which will be held online.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee for this bid. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹200,000 is required, which is fixed and payable to the Directorate General of Shipping in Mumbai. EMD exemption is allowed under certain conditions, which bidders should verify.

Key dates

• Published Date: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
• Document Download Start Date: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
• Document Download End Date: May 19, 2026, 03:00 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: May 5, 2026, 02:00 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: May 19, 2026, 03:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: May 20, 2026, 03:00 PM
• Clarification Start Date: April 27, 2026, 12:00 PM
• Clarification End Date: May 4, 2026, 06:00 PM

Bidders should ensure timely submission of documents and participation in the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts regarding the RFP.