[EPC contract for Setting up of VTS Stations under Implementation of National River Traffic and Navigation System in the State of Maharashtra for the National Waterways 10, 53, 83, 85 and 91.]

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is inviting bids for an EPC contract aimed at setting up Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Stations as part of the National River Traffic and Navigation System in Maharashtra, covering National Waterways 10, 53, 83, 85, and 91. This is an open tender, and interested bidders must comply with the specified requirements outlined in the tender document.

Scope / Work

The project involves the establishment of VTS Stations, which is crucial for enhancing navigation safety and efficiency on the specified waterways. The contract value is approximately ₹25.91 crores, and the work is expected to be completed within 1339 days. Bidders should prepare to meet the technical and financial criteria as detailed in the tender documents.

Fees & EMD

Tender Fee: ₹5,900, payable to the IWAI Fund at Noida. Exemption for tender fees is allowed.
EMD: ₹51,82,000, also payable to the IWAI Fund at Noida. EMD exemption is permitted. Bidders should ensure timely payment to avoid disqualification.

Key dates

Tender Publish Date: 08-May-2026
Pre-Bid Meeting: 15-May-2026 at 02:30 PM in Noida
Bid Submission Start: 20-May-2026
Bid Submission End: 08-Jun-2026 at 03:00 PM
Bid Opening Date: 09-Jun-2026 at 03:30 PM
Document Download: Available from 08-May-2026 to 08-Jun-2026
Clarification Period: 08-May-2026 to 14-May-2026

Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and prepare their submissions well in advance of the deadlines.

AI insights

Risk factors

High EMD amount
Long bid validity period (120 days)
Tight submission timeline
Requirement for technical compliance

Financials

Tender value	₹25,91,00,000
EMD amount	₹51,82,000 — payable to IWAI Fund at Noida
Tender fee	₹5,900 — payable to IWAI Fund at Noida

Payment mode Offline

Timeline

Publish date	08-May-2026 10:00 AM
Bid end	08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Opening date	09-Jun-2026 03:30 PM

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Bid Opening Date	09-Jun-2026 03:30 PM
Bid Submission End Date	08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission Start Date	20-May-2026 10:00 AM
Clarification End Date	14-May-2026 03:00 PM
Clarification Start Date	08-May-2026 10:00 AM
Document Download / Sale End Date	08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Document Download / Sale Start Date	08-May-2026 10:00 AM
Published Date	08-May-2026 10:00 AM

Tender Documents

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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location	NOIDA
Category	Miscellaneous Works
Period of work	1339 days
Bid validity	120 days

Tender basics

Tender type	Open Tender
Form of contract	EPC Contract
Tender category	Works
No. of covers	2
Organisation chain	Inland Waterways Authority of India,MoS
Source portal	eprocure.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	Enclosure-I	.pdf
—	—	Enclosure-II	.pdf
—	—	Enclosure-III	.pdf
—	—	Enclosure-IV	.pdf
2	Finance	Price bid	.xls

Authority details

Inviting authority	Hydrographic Chief
Address	IWAI, A-13, Sector-1, Noida-201301
Payment instruments	Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (NEFT)

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