[Request for Proposal (RFP) To Develop, Operate and Maintain Duty-Free Outlets At Calicut International Airport] open

Airports Authority of India

Ref: DFS_2026_4 · ID: 2026_AAI_275325_1

Category Miscellaneous Services

AI summary

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

Overview

The Airports Authority of India has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development, operation, and maintenance of duty-free outlets at Calicut International Airport. This is a global tender aimed at enhancing the commercial facilities at the airport.

Scope / Work

The selected bidder will be responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining duty-free outlets at Calicut International Airport. The contract is categorized under miscellaneous services, specifically focusing on duty-free shop facilities. The work period is set for approximately 2555 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification requirements.

Fees & EMD

Bidders are required to pay a tender fee of ₹50,000. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,553,000 is mandatory. Note that no exemptions for either the tender fee or EMD are allowed. Payments must be made online through SBI Bank.

Key dates

  • Tender Publish Date: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
  • Pre-Bid Meeting: 28-Apr-2026 11:00 AM (Online)
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
  • Bid Submission End Date: 21-May-2026 05:00 PM
  • Bid Opening Date: 22-May-2026 05:00 PM
  • Clarification Period: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM to 06-May-2026 05:00 PM

Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and submit their bids within the specified timelines to ensure compliance with the procurement process.

AI insights

Request for Proposal (RFP) To Develop, Operate and Maintain Duty-Free Outlets At Calicut International Airport

Risk factors

  • high EMD amount
  • tight bid submission timeline
  • no tender fee exemptions
  • no EMD exemptions

Financials

Tender value Undisclosed
EMD amount ₹55,53,000 — payable to Nil at Nil
Tender fee ₹50,000 — payable to Nil at Nil

Payment mode Online

Timeline

Publish date 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
Bid end 21-May-2026 05:00 PM
Opening date 22-May-2026 05:00 PM

Documents available from 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM to 21-May-2026 05:00 PM. Clarification window: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM to 06-May-2026 05:00 PM.

Tender Documents

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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location Calicut Airport
Category Miscellaneous Services
Period of work 2555 days
Bid validity 180 days

Request for Proposal (RFP) To Develop, Operate and Maintain Duty-Free Outlets At Calicut International Airport

Organisation chain

Airports Authority of India||Southern Region - AAI||CALICUT - AAI||COMMERCIAL-VOCL - AAI

Basic details

  • Tender reference: DFS_2026_4
  • Tender ID: 2026_AAI_275325_1
  • Tender type: Global Tenders
  • Form of contract: Lump-sum
  • Tender category: Services
  • No. of covers: 2
  • Payment mode: Online
  • Withdrawal allowed: Yes

Work item

  • Work description: Request for Proposal (RFP) To Develop, Operate and Maintain Duty-Free Outlets At Calicut International Airport
  • NDA / pre-qualification: Please refer Tender documents.
  • Product category: Miscellaneous Services
  • Sub category: Duty Free Shop Facility
  • Contract type: Tender
  • Location: Calicut Airport
  • Pincode: 673647
  • Pre-bid meeting: 28-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
  • Bid opening place: Calicut Airport
  • Bid validity (days): 180
  • Period of work (days): 2555

Fees & EMD

  • Tender fee (₹): 50,000
  • Fee payable to: Nil
  • Fee payable at: Nil
  • Tender fee exemption: No
  • EMD (₹): 55,53,000
  • EMD exemption: No
  • EMD type: fixed

Critical dates

  • Published: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
  • Bid opening: 22-May-2026 05:00 PM
  • Document download / sale start: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
  • Document download / sale end: 21-May-2026 05:00 PM
  • Bid submission start: 22-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
  • Bid submission end: 21-May-2026 05:00 PM

Covers (bid packets)

  • 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — NIT Document — .pdf
  • 2 — Finance — Financial Bid — .xls

Payment instruments

  • Online: SBI Bank

Tender inviting authority

  • Name: APD Calicut
  • Address: AAI, Calicut Airport

Tender basics

Tender type Global Tenders
Form of contract Lump-sum
Tender category Services
No. of covers 2
Organisation chain Airports Authority of India||Southern Region - AAI||CALICUT - AAI||COMMERCIAL-VOCL - AAI
Source portal etenders.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 NIT Document .pdf
2 Finance Financial Bid .xls

Authority details

Inviting authority APD Calicut
Address AAI, Calicut Airport
Payment instruments Online

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