Work Description - For Setting Up Offshore Floating Platform Based Otec And Desalination Plant

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is inviting bids for the "Setting Up of Offshore Floating Platform Based OTEC and Desalination Plant." This open tender, with a reference number NIOT/SnP/EOI/01/2024-25, seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide goods and services for the establishment of this innovative platform. The tender is open until 14th October 2024, 11:00 AM, and the bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM. The tender is categorized as "Goods" under "Miscellaneous Goods" and will be awarded through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Interested bidders can download the tender documents from 3rd August 2024, 10:00 AM, and can submit their proposals by 14th October 2024, 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 30th August 2024, 11:00 AM at the NIOT campus, both offline and online, for clarification and discussion. The tender requires a fixed EMD amount of ₹1, payable to NIOT Other Receipt Account. The tender does not require a tender fee and allows for submission of EMD through Bank Guarantee/Standing Instruction or an exemption. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing the necessary goods and services to build and implement the Offshore Floating Platform Based OTEC and Desalination Plant, with a period of work set at 180 days. This project is crucial for NIOT's goal of advancing ocean technology research and development, and the successful bidder will play a vital role in this endeavor.