[Request for Proposal (RFP) for Appointment of Portfolio Manager for managing SWFS funds] open

Directorate General of Shipping

Ref: SWFS46/105/2025-ACCOUNTS-SWFS · ID: 2026_DGS_908292_1

Category Consultancy

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 issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment of a Portfolio Manager to manage the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society (SWFS) funds. This is an open tender aimed at consultancy services, with a focus on managing financial assets effectively.

Scope / Work

Bidders are required to submit proposals that demonstrate their capability to manage SWFS funds. The work involves detailed financial management and strategic planning to ensure the effective utilization of the funds. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for specific eligibility criteria and requirements.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee for this RFP. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹100,000 is mandatory, payable to the Seafarers Welfare Fund Society. Bidders should ensure compliance with this requirement as EMD exemption is not allowed.

Key dates

  • Published Date: 12-May-2026 12:00 PM
  • Pre-Bid Meeting: 22-May-2026 11:00 AM (Online)
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 23-May-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid Submission End Date: 08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid Opening Date: 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM

Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents promptly and participate in the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts before submitting their bids.

AI insights

Risk factors

  • EMD size
  • tight timelines
  • bid validity of 180 days
  • no tender fee

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 12:00 PM
Bid end 08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Opening date 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM

Critical dates

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

Bid Opening Date 09-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission End Date 08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission Start Date 23-May-2026 03:00 PM
Clarification End Date 22-May-2026 06:00 PM
Clarification Start Date 12-May-2026 12:00 PM
Document Download / Sale End Date 08-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Document Download / Sale Start Date 12-May-2026 12:00 PM
Published Date 12-May-2026 12:00 PM

Tender Documents

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BOQ_954638.xls 393 KB XLS
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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location Seafarers Welfare Fund Society An Autonomous Body
Category Consultancy
Bid validity 180 days

Tender basics

Tender type Open Tender
Form of contract QCBS
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 .pdf
Technical criteria document .pdf
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)

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