State Trading Organization Plc.
Maldives
Tender Notice

INVITATION FOR TENDER

HIRING A VESSEL TO TRANSFER GENERAL CARGO TO REGIONAL OUTLETS

 

State Trading Organization Plc. (STO) is pleased to offer the opportunity to register for hiring a vessel to transfer general cargo to regional outlets for 1 (one) year.

1.      Overview

  • Hiring a vessel to transfer general cargo to regional outlets (time charter).
  • Charter duration: 1 year

 

2.      Scope

Main Scope

Destination

Transfer of staple foods, medical & general cargo to regional outlets

Ha. Hoarafushi

Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi

B. Eydhafushi

L. Fonadhoo

Ga. Villingili

Gdh. Thinadhoo

Gn. Fuvahmulah

S. Hithadhoo

S. Hulhumeedhoo

Sub Scope

Transfer of construction materials (bags) from K. Thilafushi to Regional Outlets.

 

 

3.      The Eligible Tenderers are limited to:

  • The applicant must not be a Blacklisted / Default/ Legal Customer of State Trading Organization Plc. or any subsidiaries of State Trading Organization Plc.
  • The applicant must not be blacklisted or debarred by the Ministry of Finance and must not have any unresolved issues with the Ministry of Economic Development or MIRA

 

4.      Vessel specifications:

  • Vessel Type: Wood or Fiber 
  • Vessel Loading Capacity: Minimum 250MT (5000 Bags) and Maximum: 300MT (6000 Bags) 50kg Construction Materials Bags
  • Empty vessel should not be higher than 06ft from top deck surface to sea level
  • Vessel below deck (cargo hold) should be available for loading of general cargo (Home improvement & Supermarket items)

 

5.      Required documents

  • Company registration certificate
  • Shareholder ID cards
  • Relevant Tax Certificates
  • Business Permit
  • Business Profile
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Article of Association

 

6.      Tendering Process.

Registration and Bid Documents:

 

 

Tenderers can register via email to [email protected] along with the required documents and contact details of focal.

 

Deadline for Registration is 30th October 2025, 1100hrs.

Registrations received after the deadline will not be accepted

 

A complete set of bidding documents in English will be emailed to all registered parties who meet compliance requirements.

 

 

STATE TRADING ORGANIZATION PLC.

Address:                  Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Maafannu, Male’ 20345, Republic of Maldives

Telephone:               +960 3012496
Contact person:       Hanan Hussain

E-mail Address:       [email protected]

 

For further information, please contact STO Plc. on the above address.

Note: All timings mentioned are Maldivian timings (GMT+05:00)
All dates and timings may be subject to change and will be informed via email beforehand.

23 October 2025
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