Work Description - Construction Of Gabion Wall For Protection Of Lh Tower And Premises At Kovilthottam Lighthouse

The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships is inviting bids for the construction of a Gabion wall to protect the Kovilthottam Lighthouse tower and premises. The project, with a total estimated value of ₹1,47,68,650, involves the construction of a gabion wall to safeguard the lighthouse from potential damage. The tender is an open tender with a bid submission deadline of 26th September 2024 at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will be held on 27th September 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships office in Cochin. The tender documents can be downloaded from the tender portal starting from 6th September 2024 at 10:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 12th September 2024 at 3:00 PM at the same address. Interested bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,96,000 in the form of a bank guarantee or a surety bond. The tender fee is waived for this project. The project is expected to be completed within 180 days from the award date. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for experienced civil contractors to contribute to the crucial infrastructure of the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships.