Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
National Dredging & Marine Services invites tenders for the construction, supply and manning of one all-weather seagoing monohull type survey boat. The tender covers design, fabrication, delivery and operational manning of a specialized marine vessel intended for hydrographic and marine survey operations across Punjab province. The vessel must meet international maritime standards and be capable of sustained offshore operations in adverse sea conditions. Delivery is scheduled for September 2026, indicating a project timeline of approximately twelve months from tender closure in October 2025.
Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity in marine vessel construction or supply, with relevant experience in similar survey vessel projects. Prospective bidders should possess valid engineering and shipbuilding credentials, and typical maritime industry participants will require registration with relevant authorities such as the Pakistan Engineering Council or equivalent maritime regulatory bodies. Bid security requirements and detailed eligibility criteria are specified within the tender documents, including technical qualifications and financial capacity assessments.
Tender documents are available from the issuing authority and may be obtained through direct application or via government procurement portals. Interested bidders should review the complete technical specifications, bill of quantities and conditions of contract provided in Sections V and VII. Bid submission will close on 12 October 2026, with tender opening and evaluation to follow according to the published schedule. Bidders must submit all required documentation, certificates and financial guarantees as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders section.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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National Dredging & Marine Services seeks a single monohull survey vessel with integrated crew manning, suggesting a turnkey delivery contract spanning design through operational deployment.
The September 2026 delivery date and all-weather specification indicate a capital-intensive project requiring advanced shipbuilding capability. Bidders will need demonstrated experience in specialized marine survey craft and operational staffing, making this suitable for established maritime contractors rather than general construction firms. The contract likely encompasses multi-year operational support given the manning component.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require PEC registration (Civil or Marine Engineering category), SECP incorporation as a company, active NTN, and demonstrable prior experience in marine vessel construction or major supply contracts. A bid security deposit will likely be mandated; exact percentage is not stated in preview sections. Evidence of technical capacity, financial stability and maritime regulatory compliance will be required.