Tecnica Y Proyectos S.A has emerged as lowest (L1) bidder for preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs) for Deepening the Inner Harbour Basin and Approach Channel and Outer Harbour Development Project at the port. The company has quoted an amount of Rs 15.3 million.
Besides, Rites Limited has emerged as L2 bidder by quoting an amount of Rs 64.88 million.
Bids for the same were invited by the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) in July 2025. Following which, the joint venture (JV) of M/s Forvis-Mazars LLP and Dynamics India Private Limited had also submitted bids for the same.
Deepening the Inner Harbour Basin and Approach Channel at V.O. Chidambaranar Port: The project aims to accommodate larger vessels at the port.
Outer Harbour Development Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port: The scope of project involves development of two no’s of container terminals of 1000 m quay length each in the Outer Harbour. The capacity of the two container terminals is assessed to be 80 million metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) [4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (MTEUs) each]. It also involves construction of breakwater, capital dredging in the Outer Harbour basin and approach channel, construction of Rubble bund for reclamation of dredged materials for creation of backup yard, berth/jetty construction, mechanisation in the berth and stack yard, railway line laying, navigational aids etc.