[REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for SELECTION OF OPERATOR FOR UPGRADATION, EQUIPPING, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND TRANSFER (UEOMT) OF GENERAL CARGO BERTH-1 (GCB-1) AT KAMARAJAR PORT THROUGH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) MODE] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Ministry of Shipping for the selection of an operator to upgrade, equip, operate, maintain, and transfer General Cargo Berth-1 (GCB-1) at Kamarajar Port through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The tender aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the port facility.
Scope / Work
The selected operator will be responsible for the upgradation, equipping, operations, maintenance, and eventual transfer of GCB-1. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed requirements and pre-qualification criteria. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10-Jul-2026 at Kamarajar Port Limited, which is an essential opportunity for bidders to seek clarifications.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹88,400, payable to Kamarajar Port Limited in Chennai. No exemptions are allowed for the tender fee.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹22,084,000, also payable to Kamarajar Port Limited in Chennai. Exemptions for EMD are not permitted. Bidders should ensure timely payment to avoid disqualification.
Key Dates
- Publication Date: 13-Jun-2026
- Document Download Start: 13-Jun-2026
- Document Download End: 27-Jul-2026
- Clarification Period: 15-Jun-2026 to 07-Jul-2026
- Bid Submission Start: 21-Jul-2026
- Bid Submission End: 27-Jul-2026
- Bid Opening Date: 28-Jul-2026
Bidders must adhere strictly to these timelines to ensure their proposals are considered.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD size
- tight submission timelines
- no exemptions for fees
- strict bid validity of 180 days
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹2,20,84,000 — payable to Kamarajar Port Limited at Chennai |
| Tender fee | ₹88,400 — payable to Kamarajar Port Limited at Chennai |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 13 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Opening date | 28 Jul 2026 |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 28-Jul-2026 04:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 21-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Clarification End Date | 07-Jul-2026 05:00 PM |
| Clarification Start Date | 15-Jun-2026 09:00 AM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 13-Jun-2026 11:00 AM |
| Published Date | 13-Jun-2026 11:00 AM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_959434.xls | 298.5 KB | XLS | |
| KPLGCB1DCA.pdf | 1.99 MB | ||
| KPLGCB1RFP.pdf | 6.18 MB | ||
| KPLGCB1TEFR.pdf | 4.14 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Kamarajar Port Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Civil Works - Others |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Limited |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | PPP-DBFOT |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Ministry of Shipping||Ennore Port Limited (A Mini Ratna Govt of India Undertaking) |
| 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/Documents as per RFP | RFP DCA TFR NOTIFICATION | |
| 2 | Finance | Financial | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | GM CSBD |
|---|---|
| Address | No 17 Jawahar Building rajaji salai chennai |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Direct Credit) , Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) |
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