VOC Port Floats Rs 5,170 Million Tender to Upgrade Berth Seven

18 May 2026 CW Team

The scope described in the tender notice emphasises deepening and strengthening of the berth, upgrading mooring and fender systems, and enhancing associated yard and pavement works to support heavier loads. The authority expects the works to align the berth's specifications with prevailing international standards for large container ships. Contractors submitting bids will be required to demonstrate technical experience in port civil works and container terminal upgrades. Environmental safeguards and dredging permissions are referenced as part of the preparatory requirements.

The global tender process is open to qualified international and domestic firms and sets out timelines for prequalification, bid submission and evaluation. The authority intends to award the contract through a competitive bidding process in line with public procurement rules and port sector norms. The upgrade is presented as a strategic measure to support anticipated growth in container traffic and to improve trade connectivity for the region. Financial bids will be evaluated alongside technical proposals to ensure value for money and timely completion.

The project is expected to involve coordination with terminal operators and stakeholders to minimise disruption to ongoing port operations during construction. The authority will publish detailed tender documents on its procurement portal and invite clarifications during the bid period. Successful execution is framed as enhancing the port's ability to serve larger vessels and to strengthen the hinterland logistics chain. Stakeholder consultations will precede major works to coordinate cargo flow management.

The VOC Port Authority has floated a global tender worth Rs 5,170 million (Rs 5,170 mn) to upgrade Berth Seven for handling mega container vessels. The proposal aims to modernise quay infrastructure to accommodate larger ships and increase container handling capacity. The figure reflects the conversion of the originally reported Rs 517 crore estimate into a standardised million format. The tender notice outlines technical specifications and performance standards that bidders must meet. The scope described in the tender notice emphasises deepening and strengthening of the berth, upgrading mooring and fender systems, and enhancing associated yard and pavement works to support heavier loads. The authority expects the works to align the berth's specifications with prevailing international standards for large container ships. Contractors submitting bids will be required to demonstrate technical experience in port civil works and container terminal upgrades. Environmental safeguards and dredging permissions are referenced as part of the preparatory requirements. The global tender process is open to qualified international and domestic firms and sets out timelines for prequalification, bid submission and evaluation. The authority intends to award the contract through a competitive bidding process in line with public procurement rules and port sector norms. The upgrade is presented as a strategic measure to support anticipated growth in container traffic and to improve trade connectivity for the region. Financial bids will be evaluated alongside technical proposals to ensure value for money and timely completion. The project is expected to involve coordination with terminal operators and stakeholders to minimise disruption to ongoing port operations during construction. The authority will publish detailed tender documents on its procurement portal and invite clarifications during the bid period. Successful execution is framed as enhancing the port's ability to serve larger vessels and to strengthen the hinterland logistics chain. Stakeholder consultations will precede major works to coordinate cargo flow management.

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