Paradip Port Authority wants a dredging contractor for three years from 2027-28, and its ₹435.41 crore Paradip port dredging tender closes at 5:00 PM on 5 November 2026.
Keeping one of the busiest ports on the east coast at depth
The Marine Department of Paradip Port Authority has tendered maintenance dredging of the approach channel, the entrance channel, the turning circles and the docks for 2027-28 to 2029-30. The estimate is ₹4,35,41,11,671 and the period of work is 1,095 days. The reference is MD/SHS/TECH-16/2026/1225.
EMD is ₹10,27,57,035 and the portal allows exemption, so check the conditions in the document. The fee is ₹11,800 and bids must remain valid for 90 days. A pre-bid meeting is set for 11:00 AM on 6 October in the port’s conference hall, and bids are opened in the chamber of the Deputy Conservator at 11:00 AM on 6 November.
Who has a real chance
Bidders will need their own trailing suction hopper dredgers or firm charters, plus a record of maintenance dredging at a major port. Indian dredging companies and joint ventures with overseas fleets are the obvious field. Local contractors can still find work in survey launches, workboats, shore support and disposal-area management.
The main kit is floating: hopper dredgers, cutter suction dredgers for the docks and survey vessels. On land, maintenance dredging still needs long-reach excavators for berth pockets and drains, wheel loaders and tippers where material is handled ashore, and a crane for pipeline and pontoon work. Read machines used on port and dredging work for more.
Key facts
Tender ID
2026_MoS_927861_1
Reference no.
MD/SHS/TECH-16/2026/1225
Issuing authority
Paradip Port Authority, Marine Department (Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways)
Maintenance dredging of the approach channel, entrance channel, turning circles and docks of Paradip Port Authority for three years, 2027-28 to 2029-30.
What is the estimated value?
₹435.41 crore, shown as ₹4,35,41,11,671 on the portal.
How much is the EMD?
₹10,27,57,035. The portal shows exemption as allowed. The tender fee is ₹11,800.
When do bids close?
5:00 PM on 5 November 2026. Bids open at 11:00 AM on 6 November 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is set for 6 October.
Tender details are summarised for convenience and may change. Always verify the latest dates, terms and documents on the official tendering portal before bidding. DesiMachines is not responsible for changes made by the issuing authority.
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