Trenching and Ducting Works in the Port Area

PROCUREMENT NOTICE

OPEN NATIONAL BIDDING

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

TRENCHING AND DUCTING WORKS IN THE PORT AREA

CONTRACT NO: MPA 708/2026

The Mauritius Ports Authority is inviting bids from local bidders for the Contract MPA 708/2026 – Trenching and Ducting Works in the Port Area 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 Construction Industry Authority (CIA) under the grade that will enable the contractor to perform the works quoted for, under the following class(es): Building Construction Works and/or Civil Engineering Construction Works;
2. experience in two works of a similar nature over the last 7 years, each of value not less than MUR 3,000,000; and
3. Other qualifying criteria as mentioned in the bidding document.

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-Bid Meeting/Site Visit

Bidders or their designated representatives are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting/site visit on Thursday 26 March 2026 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 Bids

Bids (one original and one copy) sealed in a single envelope must be submitted in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders, clearly marked “Contract MPA 708/2026 – Trenching and Ducting Works in the Port Area” and should be addressed to the Director General, Mauritius Ports Authority, H. Ramnarain Building, 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 or courier so as to reach the Mauritius Ports Authority on or before Thursday 23 April 2026 up to 14.00 hours at latest. 

Bids will be opened on the same day as the closing date 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, 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.

Mauritius Ports Authority

H. Ramnarain Building

Mer Rouge

Port Louis

Tel: +230 2065400

Fax: +230 2400856

Email: info@mauport.com