Environment Ministry Reissues Tender for ‘Thimaaveshi’ Research Vessel Repairs

The Ministry of Environment has reissued a call for sealed bids for the repair and upgrade of the environmental research vessel Thimaaveshi. The new invitation, announced in the government gazette on 18 May, seeks bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of additional equipment for the vessel, which plays a key role in environmental monitoring and research.

This latest tender follows the cancellation of two previous bid announcements. The ministry stated that the project forms part of the Maldives Clean Environment Project, jointly funded by the World Bank and the Government of the Maldives.

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Two Lots Open for Bidding

The tender is divided into two distinct lots:

• Lot 1: Supply and Delivery of Equipment for Thimaaveshi (Funded by the World Bank)
  
• Lot 2: Installation and Commissioning of Equipment on the Vessel (Funded by the Government of Maldives)
  

Bidders must submit pricing for both lots.

Registration and Eligibility

Bidding is open to all eligible and qualified parties under the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers (dated 1 July 2016), which outlines specific requirements, including conflict of interest provisions.

Interested parties must register by 2:00 p.m. on 27 May 2025 by emailing mcep.procurement@environment.gov.mv. The registration email must include the tender reference number, project name, company name, contact number, and email address. Only registered bidders will be eligible to submit proposals.

The Ministry clarified that electronic submissions will not be accepted, and late bids will be rejected. Full details and technical specifications are provided in the official tender notice.