[RFP for Upgradation and Mechanisation of Existing Coastal Berths CBI and CBII at Chennai Port on Equip, Operate and Transfer model through Public-Private Partnership.] open
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This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Chennai Port Trust has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Upgradation and Mechanisation of Existing Coastal Berths CBI and CBII at Chennai Port. This project will be executed under the Equip, Operate and Transfer (EOT) model through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The tender is categorized as an Open Tender, allowing participation from various bidders.
Scope / Work
The work involves the upgradation and mechanisation of coastal berths at Chennai Port, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity and financial stability as per the RFP document conditions. The total tender value is ₹1,430,000,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 02-Jul-2026 at the Conference Hall, Centenary Building, Chennai, which is an important opportunity for bidders to clarify any doubts regarding the project.
Fees & EMD
Bidders are required to pay a tender fee of ₹20,000, which is non-exemptible. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹14,300,000 is mandatory, also non-exemptible. Both payments are to be made to the Chairman of the Chennai Port Authority, and can be processed through various offline modes including RTGS, ECS, NEFT, and Bank Guarantee.
Key dates
- Published Date: 12-Jun-2026 05:30 PM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 09-Jul-2026 11:00 AM
- Bid Submission End Date: 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 30-Jul-2026 03:30 PM
- Document Download Start Date: 12-Jun-2026 06:00 PM
- Document Download End Date: 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
- Clarification Start Date: 15-Jun-2026 10:00 AM
- Clarification End Date: 30-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Bidders should ensure timely submission of documents and adherence to the outlined timelines to avoid disqualification.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD size
- tight submission timelines
- non-exemptible fees
- technical capacity requirements
Financials
| Tender value | ₹1,43,00,00,000 |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,43,00,000 — payable to The Chairman, Chennai Port Authroity at Chennai |
| Tender fee | ₹20,000 — payable to The Chairman, Chennai Port Authroity at Chennai |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 12 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Opening date | 30 Jul 2026 |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 30-Jul-2026 03:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 09-Jul-2026 11:00 AM |
| Clarification End Date | 30-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Clarification Start Date | 15-Jun-2026 10:00 AM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 27-Jul-2026 03:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 12-Jun-2026 06:00 PM |
| Published Date | 12-Jun-2026 05:30 PM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_959286.xls | 346.5 KB | XLS | |
| DraftConcessionAgreementDCA.pdf | 1.68 MB | ||
| FeasibilityReport.pdf | 10.76 MB | ||
| RFP.pdf | 1.11 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Chennai Port Authority |
|---|---|
| Category | Facility Management Services |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | PPP-DBFOT |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Chennai Port Trust||Engineering Department,ChPT |
| 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 | Technical Capacity - For demonstrating technical capacity the Technical Capacity, the Bidder shal | |
| — | — | Paid for Development of projects in Sectors AND/OR | |
| — | — | Collected and appropriated revenues from projects in Sectors | |
| — | — | Such that the sum total of the above is more than Rs. 286.00 Crore | |
| — | — | A minimum financial capacity of Net Worth of Rs. 35.75 Crore immediately preceding FY | |
| 2 | Finance | BOQ | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | The Chief Engineer, ChPA |
|---|---|
| Address | V floor, Centeanry Building No.1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600 001. |
| Payment instruments | Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (ECS) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) |
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