[NIT FOR SUPPLY AND DEPLOYMENT OF RIVER PILOTS FOR PILOTING OF VESSELS FROM KOLKATA TO TRIBENI STRETCH OF NW-I AND IBP ROUTE] open

Overview

The Inland Waterways Authority of India, MoS, has issued an open tender for the supply and deployment of river pilots for piloting vessels from Kolkata to the Tribeni stretch of NW-I and IBP route. This tender is identified by the tender ID 2026_IWAI_915974_1 and is published on 06-Jul-2026.

Scope / Work

The scope of work involves providing river pilots for the specified route. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification requirements. The contract type is categorized as a tender under the services sector, specifically focusing on manpower supply. The period of work is set for 270 days, with a bid validity of 120 days.

Fees & EMD

• Tender Fee: The amount is set at ₹5,900, payable to the IWAI Fund in Kolkata. Exemption for the tender fee is allowed.
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): The fixed amount is ₹63,588, also payable to the IWAI Fund in Kolkata, with exemptions permitted.
  Both fees must be submitted offline, and the payment modes accepted include RTGS and NEFT.

Key dates

• Document Download Start Date: 06-Jul-2026 10:00 AM
• Document Download End Date: 15-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: 06-Jul-2026 11:00 AM
• Bid Submission End Date: 15-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: 16-Jul-2026 03:30 PM

Bidders should ensure all documents are downloaded and submitted within the specified timelines to avoid disqualification.