Cmlre of vessel management consultant Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Cmlre for the post of Vessel Management Consultant. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Ph.D / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering), MBBS / Medical Degree, Post Graduate (Master's Degree), Graduate (Bachelor's Degree). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
Personal Interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Government Post / | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-07-17 |
| Junior Administrative Assistant / Executive | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-07-17 |
| Vessel Management Consultant | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-07-17 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Cmlre (Tender: General Govern | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
e-Procurement Bidding Roadmap & Portal Workflow
Obtain a valid Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate and complete mandatory organizational registration on the Central Public Procurement Portal and GeM 4.0 portal to access tender documents and submit bids.
Participate actively in the scheduled pre-bid clarification meeting, submitting formal written queries within stipulated timelines to resolve ambiguities regarding vessel management specifications and contractual terms.
Prepare and upload the two-cover bid meticulously, ensuring Cover 1 contains comprehensive technical credentials, statutory compliances, and past experience without any commercial disclosures.
Await the technical evaluation outcome and subsequent opening of the commercial Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for technically qualified bidders on the e-procurement platform.
Receive the formal Letter of Award (LoA) upon successful financial evaluation and L1 determination, followed by prompt submission of the Performance Bank Guarantee and contract execution.
Technical Qualification Matrix & Due Diligence Standards
Bidders participating in Cmlre of vessel management consultant Recruitment must satisfy the multi-tiered technical, financial, and statutory qualifying covenants detailed below:
| Evaluation Benchmark | Mandated Technical & Financial Covenant |
|---|---|
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least 30 percent of the estimated contract value during the last three consecutive financial years, backed by audited balance sheets. |
| Statutory Benchmark | The bidder must have successfully executed similar vessel management or maritime consultancy projects for government, autonomous, or reputed commercial entities during the preceding seven years. |
| Statutory Benchmark | Mandatory possession of valid statutory registrations including GSTIN, PAN, EPF, ESI, and applicable labor licenses, along with a clean track record free from blacklisting by any public authority. |
| Statutory Benchmark | In accordance with Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, registered Micro and Small Enterprises and recognized Startups are exempt from EMD and prior turnover criteria. |
Financial Safeguards, EMD & Performance Security Guarantees
The procurement for vessel management consultant services at Cmlre involves a strategic financial structure governed by the General Financial Rules (GFR 2017). Based on the estimated contract valuation, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) fixed at 2 percent of the estimated value is mandated to secure serious participation, while micro and small enterprises may seek exemption under Rule 170. Upon successful award, the selected consultant must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) ranging between 3 to 5 percent of the total contract value, valid through the entire tenure plus defect liability. Given the specialized nature of maritime consultancy, tender document fees are structured nominally or waived per GeM protocols. To safeguard project timelines, a rigorous Liquidated Damages (LD) clause is enforced at 0.5 percent of the delayed milestone value per week of delay, capped at a maximum of 10 percent of the total contract value, ensuring strict adherence to deliverable schedules.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) & Integrity Compliance
Contractual compliance is anchored in the General Conditions of Contract, mandating milestone-based billing aligned with verifiable project deliverables. A Defect Liability Period is enforced post-completion to rectify any advisory discrepancies. An Integrity Pact is mandatory for transparency. Any disputes arising shall be resolved through conciliation and arbitration in accordance with the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, with proceedings held in India and conducted in English.
Procurement & Bidding FAQs — Cmlre of vessel management consulta
Unless explicitly permitted in the Special Conditions of Contract, Joint Ventures are generally discouraged for consultancy services to maintain single-point accountability and direct contractual liability.
The EMD must be submitted via electronic bank transfer or a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank in India, remaining valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
Bids must remain valid and open for acceptance for a minimum period of 180 days from the scheduled date of technical bid opening.
No, consultancy fees remain firm and fixed throughout the original contract duration, and price variations are not entertained unless a time extension is granted due to client-side delays.
Bidders must secure a minimum technical score of 70 marks out of 100 based on the Quality and Cost Based Selection or Least Cost System defined in the RFP.
Sub-contracting of core advisory tasks is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from the competent authority of Cmlre.