Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Government Tenders

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is a merged Union Territory on India's western coast, formed in 2020 from two earlier UTs. Its proximity to major industrial centres in Gujarat and Maharashtra, combined with active industrial estates and coastal infrastructure needs, creates a steady procurement flow in civil works, industrial estate maintenance, and supply contracts. The UT's compact governance structure means tenders move from NIT to award faster than in large state systems, making it attractive for agile vendors.

Overview

The Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is the procuring authority. The Public Works Department, Electricity Department (DNHPDCL), and the District Administration offices are the primary spending entities. The UT uses CPPP for published tenders and has an NIC-powered administration portal. Annual UT plan expenditure is in the range of INR 500 to 1,000 crore, supplemented by central grant-in-aid and industrial estate management revenue. DNHPDCL procures power infrastructure for the territory's high-density industrial consumers.

Where tenders are published

UT tenders are published on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in) and the administration portal at ddd.gov.in. DNHPDCL tenders are on dnhpdcl.in and CPPP. GeM is used for standardised goods and services. Centrally funded scheme tenders for this UT also appear on CPPP. Industrial estate development and maintenance tenders are published by the Industries and Mines Department.

What they buy

• Coastal roads, sea walls, beach protection, and jetty construction under PWD
• Industrial estate roads, drainage, and common facility maintenance
• Power distribution upgrades, transformer replacement, and smart metering under DNHPDCL
• Water supply and sewerage under the Public Health Engineering Division
• Health facility construction, medical equipment, and cold storage for the hospital system
• IT systems, CCTV, and e-governance upgrades under the IT and Electronics Department

MSME and local vendor programs

The UT implements the national MSME procurement policy. Udyam-registered MSMEs receive EMD exemption and 15 percent price preference on goods contracts. Local preference for civil works contractors registered in the UT applies to lower-threshold limited tenders. DNHPDCL's industrial consumer base creates vendor development opportunities for electrical equipment MSMEs registered in the UT or the adjacent Gujarat and Maharashtra MSME clusters.

How to win state tenders

Register on CPPP and monitor the ddd.gov.in portal for tender notices. Works contractors should register with the UT PWD. The territory's compact size means that major tenders in civil works and power distribution are few but consistent; monitoring CPPP with the correct geographic filter is the most efficient approach. Document your prior coastal works, industrial estate infrastructure, or power distribution experience clearly, as UT evaluation committees have limited evaluator bandwidth and appreciate clean, checklist-matched submissions.

EMD for UT works tenders is typically 2 percent of the estimated cost. Online payment through CPPP or bank guarantee is accepted. PBG is 5 percent of contract value. Given the UT's compact administrative structure, payment cycles tend to be relatively short for smaller contract values.

Pre-bid meetings are held for larger packages and are worth attending given the practical clarity they provide on site conditions, coastal access restrictions, and tidal schedule constraints for marine works. Submit written queries before the pre-bid deadline to get binding answers in the corrigendum.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu tenders?

Monitor CPPP at eprocure.gov.in with the UT filter applied, and also check the administration portal at ddd.gov.in. DNHPDCL tenders are on dnhpdcl.in. GeM is the channel for standardised goods procurement across UT departments.

What is the EMD for UT tenders?

EMD is typically 2 percent of the estimated cost for works tenders. Udyam-registered MSMEs are exempt from EMD on supply contracts. Payment is accepted online through CPPP or by bank guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank.

Are tenders open to vendors from Gujarat and Maharashtra?

Yes, all open tenders are accessible to vendors from any Indian state. The UT shares industrial supply chains with adjacent Gujarat and Maharashtra; many vendors from Vapi, Surat, and Mumbai regularly participate in UT tenders. Check the NIT for any local preference clause.

Where are DNHPDCL power tenders published?

DNHPDCL tenders are on dnhpdcl.in and on CPPP. Industrial consumer-linked infrastructure tenders from DNHPDCL are also notified in local newspapers. For large capital equipment packages, DNHPDCL follows a two-envelope bidding process.