Work Description - Chartering Vessel For Expeditions In Southern Ocean 2024-25

The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting bids for the "Time Charter of Ice Class Oceanographic Research Vessel" under tender reference number NCPOR-PS/SOE/1/24. The tender, categorized as a "Services" contract, seeks to charter a vessel for expeditions in the Southern Ocean during the 2024-25 period. The tender process is open and advertised, with bids to be submitted by 07-Oct-2024, 04:00 PM. Interested parties can download tender documents from 05-Sep-2024, 02:30 PM until 07-Oct-2024, 04:00 PM. The bid opening date is set for 08-Oct-2024, 11:00 AM at NCPOR, Goa. A non-refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹67,11,600 is required, payable to the Director, NCPOR at Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa. The tender details, including the work description, critical dates, and payment instruments, are available in the attached tender documents. Interested parties are urged to carefully review the tender documents for full details and requirements.