Tenders

TENDER NOTICE FOR THE SALE OF IDLE FISHING VESSELS

1. Background

In accordance with section 32(5) of the Ports Act 1998, the Port Master has, by way of a Notice dated 14 March 2025, formally requested the owner, master, agent or representative of fishing vessels lying idle in the port to take all reasonable steps to cause the idle vessels to be removed from the port.

In view of non-compliance with the said Notice, the Mauritius Ports Authority is proceeding with the sale of idle vessels, located at the Trou Fanfaron Fishing Port on an “as is where is” basis, in line with section 52 of the Ports Act 1998. Potential Bidders are therefore invited to submit their bids for the following vessels:

• Sea Treasure
• Reckless
• Shandrani 2

2. Pre-purchase Inspection of idle fishing vessels

The vessels are available at Trou Fanfaron Fishing Port for inspection by any potential buyer. Request for inspection should be made to the Port Master on email address l.barbeau@mauport.com or by fax on +230 242 8314.

3. Request for Clarifications

Any clarification or additional information sought by any prospective bidder should be addressed to the Director-General on info@mauport.com or by fax on +230 240 0856 at least fourteen (14) days before the deadline for the submission of bids.

4. Validity Period

Bids shall remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days as from the closing date.

5. Basis for Pricing

Bids should be made as a lump sum for all vessels or per vessel on a no VAT basis and quoted in Mauritian Rupees or USD or Euro. The price shall be firm and fixed till the end of the validity period.

6. Bid Security

Bids should be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a Bank Cheque or Bank Guarantee from a recognized local commercial bank or international bank through a correspondent bank located in Mauritius equivalent to 20% of the total bid price. Bids not so secured will not be accepted.

7. Payment and Delivery

Payment shall be made for the full amount due within fifteen (15) calendar days after issue of the Letter of Acceptance and the vessels should be removed out of the port within thirty (30) calendar days after payment. A port charge would be applicable if the vessel is not removed from the port after the 30 days period.

8. Submission of Bids

Bids along with bid securities, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Sale of idle fishing vessel”, should be addressed to the Director-General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius.

9. Deadline for the Submission of Bids

Bids should be either deposited in the Tender Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius or submitted by registered post or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before 30 November 2025 at 16.00 hrs (Mauritian time) at latest.

Offers received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

The MPA reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to cancel the bidding exercise at any time prior to award, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Republic of Mauritius

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

10 November 2025

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorised under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

MAINTENANCE OF MEP INSTALLATIONS AT THE PORT LOUIS CRUISE TERMINAL

CONTRACT MPA 683/ 2025

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is pleased to invite sealed bids from local bidders for the Maintenance of MEP Installations at the Port Louis Cruise Terminal, as more fully described in the bidding document.

Qualification Requirements

- The Contractor shall have executed a minimum of 3 service contracts of the same nature and complexity during the last 5 years; and

- other qualifying criteria mentioned in the bidding document.

Bidding Documents

Service Providers, specialised in the field, willing to participate in this exercise may contact the office of:

The Director, Legal, Risk & Administrative Services

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: 206 5400

Fax: 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

A complete set of bidding documents will be submitted to applicants via email.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Thursday 06 November 2025 at 11.00 hours. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of bids

Bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Contract MPA 683/2025 – Maintenance of MEP Installations at the Port Louis Cruise Terminal, should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Deadline for the submission of bids

Bids should be either deposited in the Bid Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis or submitted by registered post/courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Tuesday 25 November 2025 up to 14.00 hours at latest. 

Bids will be opened on the same day at 14.15 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

Bids received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: 2065400

Fax: 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

24 October 2025

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorized under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

UPGRADING OF ROOF METAL SHEETING TO MECHANICAL WORKSHOP AT MCT, MER ROUGE

CONTRACT NO: MPA 679/2025

e-Procurement Reference No.: MPA/IFB/2025/241

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders through the Government e-Procurement System for the Contract MPA 679/2025 – Upgrading of Roof Metal Sheeting to Mechanical Workshop at MCT, Mer Rouge as more fully described in the bidding document.

Bidding exercise shall be conducted through the Open National Bidding method according to the procurement rules and regulations issued by the Procurement Policy Office.

Qualifications

Bidders should have the following minimum qualification to be eligible as a contractor for undertaking the project:

1. valid registration certificate with the CIA under the grade that will enable the contractor to perform the works quoted for under the following class(es): Building Construction Works or Mechanical Works or Specific Works. The contractor may also be classified either Grade Small or Medium II or higher Grade.

2. Past Experience in undertaking at least 2 previous work contracts of similar nature over the last 7 years and be deployed either as main contractor or specialist sub-contractor for the installation or replacement of profiled steel sheet roofing and purlins for an industrial or educational building or conference halls or high-rise buildings, etc.  Each project shall be at least 500m² with total contract value of not less than Rs 10 million; and

3. Other qualifying criteria as mentioned in the bidding document.

Pre-Bid Meeting

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 10.00 hours. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of Bids

Bidding documents may be downloaded from the Government e-Procurement System https://eproc.publicprocurement.govmu.org. Reference Number on the system: MPA/IFB/2025/241.

Bids for the above must be submitted online on the e-Procurement System at latest by Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 15.00 hours.

Bidders who have submitted bids online by the closing date and time shall decrypt and re-encrypt their bids from Wednesday 12 November 2025 as from 16.01 hours up to Thursday 13 November 2025 at 14.00 hours.

Bids will be opened online at the Mauritius Ports Authority on Thursday 13 November 2025 as from 14.05 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to annul the bidding process and to reject all bids at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Registration of bidders on the e-Procurement System(e-PS)

All potential bidders are kindly requested to register their companies on the e-Procurement System, as registration is mandatory for submitting bids online. For guidance on the registration process, please refer to the manual and video available under the 'How to?' menu on the e-PS website: https://eproc.publicprocurement.govmu.org/login.

Furthermore, it is mandatory for bidders to use a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for encryption/decryption of their bid data and for digital signing of bids. A DSC for the e-Procurement Class can be purchased from the Certification Authority MauSign by applying online on the website https://mausign.govmu.org/.

In order to initiate suppliers on e-PS, the Procurement Policy Office organizes regular training sessions on the e-Procurement System. These training sessions are usually held at the Procurement Policy Office, 8^th Floor, E. Anquetil Building, Port Louis, Mauritius, over 2 half days and include a theoretical / demonstration component on the first day followed by a practical session on the second day.

The Procurement Policy Office also provides support to the users of e-PS through its dedicated Help Desk operating during business hours. You may contact them for assistance or for requests for training via email eprocdesk@govmu.org.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

Date: 07 October 2025

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

(Authorised under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006)

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE PORT EMERGENCY SERVICES AND MPA WORKSHOP

CONTRACT MPA 665/2025

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is inviting proposals from local Consultancy Firms to provide Consultancy Services for the Refurbishment of the Port Emergency Services and MPA Workshop as more fully described in the bidding document.

The bidding exercise will be conducted through the Open National Bidding method according to the rules and regulations issued by the Procurement Policy Office.

The Consultancy Services comprise the following inter-alia:

1. Planning and Design of the required facilities to house all the necessary resources for the smooth running of the Port Emergency Services (PES) Unit and the Technical Services Section (TSS) to meet the present requirements and the future expansion of the respective Units.
2. To recommend the most appropriate and economical option for the above taking into consideration the International Fire Coverage Standard, the requirements of Port Emergency Services (PES) Unit and the Technical Services Section (TSS) and the environment around the existing workshop.

Eligibility

The Consultancy Firm shall have undertaken at least one (1) project of similar nature and complexity (design and supervision of either a steel shed or a Fire Station) over the last fifteen (15) years.

Bidders, specialized in the field, who are willing to participate in this exercise may contact the office of:

The Director, Legal, Risk & Administrative Services

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: + 230 206 5400

Fax: +230 240 0856

Email: info@mauport.com

A complete set of bidding documents will be submitted to bidders via email.

Pre-Proposal Meeting

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a Pre-Proposal Meeting on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 10.30 hours. The meeting place is the Conference Room of the Mauritius Ports Authority at Ground Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Submission of Proposals

Proposals (Technical & Financial in two separate sealed envelopes) shall be placed into an outer sealed envelope clearly marked “Contract MPA 665/2025 – Consultancy Services for the Refurbishment of the Port Emergency Services and MPA Workshop, should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st Floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

Deadline for the Submission of Proposals

Proposals should be either deposited in the Bid Box located in the Chief Officer’s Office, Mauritius Ports Authority, 1^st floor, H. Ramnarain Building, Mer Rouge, Port Louis, Republic of Mauritius or submitted by registered post or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Tuesday 11 November 2025 up to 14.00 hours at latest. 

Technical Proposals will be opened on the same day at 14.15 hours in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend.

Proposals received after the specified closing date and time will not be considered.

The Mauritius Ports Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and to annul the bidding process and reject all proposals at any time prior to award of the Contract, without thereby incurring any liability to any Bidder.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge, Port Louis

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com

02 October 2025