[REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for Appointment as Custodian of Securities for SWFS funds] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Directorate General of Shipping has published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment of a custodian of securities for the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) funds. This is an open tender aimed at securing consultancy services.
Scope / Work
Bidders are invited to submit proposals for the role of custodian of securities for SWFS funds. The work description highlights the need for expertise in managing securities, and bidders must refer to the tender documents for detailed eligibility criteria. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled online on 25-May-2026 at 11:00 AM, where potential bidders can seek clarifications.
Fees & EMD
There is no tender fee associated with this RFP. However, bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹100,000, which is payable to the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society. EMD exemption is not allowed, and the payment can be made through offline modes such as Demand Draft, R-T-G-S, or NEFT.
Key Dates
- Published Date: 12-May-2026 05:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 26-May-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 10-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
- Document Download Start Date: 12-May-2026 05:00 PM
- Document Download End Date: 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
- Clarification Start Date: 12-May-2026 05:00 PM
- Clarification End Date: 25-May-2026 06:00 PM
Bidders should ensure timely submission of documents and adherence to the specified timelines to avoid disqualification.
AI insights
Risk factors
- EMD size
- tight timelines
- no tender fee
- document gaps
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,00,000 — payable to Seafarers Welfare Fund Society at Payable At |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 12-May-2026 05:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 10-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 10-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 26-May-2026 03:00 PM |
| Clarification End Date | 25-May-2026 06:00 PM |
| Clarification Start Date | 12-May-2026 05:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 12-May-2026 05:00 PM |
| Published Date | 12-May-2026 05:00 PM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_954707.xls | 388 KB | XLS | |
| RFP.pdf | 823.71 KB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | SWFS, An autonomous body under MoPSW, Govt of Ind |
|---|---|
| Category | Consultancy |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Item Rate |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Directorate General of Shipping |
| 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 | Eligibilty Criteria Document | |
| — | — | Technical Criteria document | |
| 2 | Finance | BOQ | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | The Member Secretary |
|---|---|
| Address | Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) Nav Bhavan Bldg. Ground Floor, Ramji Kamani Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001 |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (NEFT) |
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