Quotation Estimate Oceanographer in India Mumbai –Free Word Template Download with AI
Professional Oceanographer Services — India Mumbai
Ref: QTE/OM/2025/0047 | Valid Until: 30 June 2025
This Quotation Estimate is issued by DeepSea Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. to provide a comprehensive and itemized financial proposal for the engagement of a senior Oceanographer and associated marine science support team. The services described herein are specifically tailored for deployment and execution within the jurisdiction of India Mumbai, encompassing the Arabian Sea coastline, the Mumbai Harbour, the Worli Harbour, and the adjacent offshore zones up to 50 nautical miles from the Mumbai port authority limits. This Quotation Estimate reflects current market rates applicable to the India Mumbai region as of the date of issue and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in Section 7 below.
The Oceanographer to be engaged under this Quotation Estimate shall possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of post-doctoral experience in physical and chemical oceanography, with demonstrated expertise in coastal hydrodynamics, sediment transport modelling, and marine environmental impact assessment. The Oceanographer will be based in India Mumbai for the duration of the contract and will report directly to the Project Director at the Coastal Infrastructure Development Authority office in Bandra-Kurla Complex. Key deliverables include but are not limited to: preparation of a detailed bathymetric and hydrographic survey report for the Mumbai Harbour expansion zone; quarterly water quality monitoring across twelve (12) designated stations along the Mumbai coastline; development of a numerical wave and current model calibrated to India Mumbai specific tidal and monsoon conditions; and submission of a final environmental compliance dossier to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB).
| Sr. No. | Description of Service / Item | Duration / Qty | Unit Cost (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Oceanographer – Professional Fee (full-time engagement, based in India Mumbai) | 12 months | 4,50,000 / month | 54,00,000 |
| 2 | Junior Oceanographer / Research Associate (support staff, Mumbai office) | 12 months | 1,80,000 / month | 21,60,000 |
| 3 | Hydrographic Survey Vessel Charter (Mumbai port-registered, 30m research vessel) | 8 voyages | 3,20,000 / voyage | 25,60,000 |
| 4 | Water Quality Sampling & Laboratory Analysis (12 stations, quarterly) | 48 samples | 18,500 / sample | 8,88,000 |
| 5 | NUMERICAL MODELLING SOFTWARE LICENCE (MIKE 21 / Delft3D, annual) | 1 year | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 |
| 6 | Office & Field Equipment (CTD rosette, ADCP, sediment corers, GPS units) | 1 lot | 12,00,000 | 12,00,000 |
| 7 | Travel, Per Diem & Local Transport within India Mumbai & Coastal Sites | 12 months | 95,000 / month | 11,40,000 |
| 8 | Report Preparation, Peer Review & Regulatory Submission Filing | 1 lot | 4,50,000 | 4,50,000 |
| 9 | Contingency & Unforeseen Marine Weather Delays (5%) | 1 lot | — | 8,34,900 |
| SUB-TOTAL (INR) | 1,52,82,900 | |||
| GST @ 18% (as applicable in India Mumbai jurisdiction) | 27,50,922 | |||
| GRAND TOTAL (INR) | 1,80,33,822 | |||
Amount in words: One Crore Eighty Lakh Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Two Rupees Only.
Payment against this Quotation Estimate shall be disbursed in four (4) equal quarterly instalments, each amounting to INR 45,08,455.50 (inclusive of GST). The first instalment shall be due within fifteen (15) working days of the signed purchase order. Subsequent instalments shall be payable upon submission and acceptance of the quarterly progress report by the Oceanographer team and the Project Director. All payments shall be made via NEFT/RTGS to the designated bank account of DeepSea Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India. No payment shall be due for work not yet commenced or for which the deliverable has not been formally accepted in writing.
| Milestone | Target Completion | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| Project Kick-off & Site Reconnaissance (Mumbai coastline) | Month 1 | Inception Report |
| Hydrographic & Bathymetric Survey (Arabian Sea / Mumbai Harbour) | Month 3 | Survey Data Package |
| Quarterly Water Quality Monitoring (Q1 & Q2) | Months 3 & 6 | Monitoring Reports |
| Numerical Model Calibration & Validation | Month 9 | Model Validation Report |
| Final Environmental Compliance Dossier & CPCB/MSPCB Submission | Month 12 | Final Report & Compliance Certificate |
- This Quotation Estimate assumes normal monsoon and non-monsoon weather conditions in India Mumbai. Delays exceeding 72 hours due to cyclonic activity or extreme weather events in the Arabian Sea will be treated as force majeure and will extend the project timeline proportionally without additional cost.
- The Oceanographer and support team shall be provided with a dedicated workspace at the client’s Bandra-Kurla Complex office. No separate office lease cost is included in this estimate.
- Costs for obtaining NOCs from the Mumbai Port Trust, the Indian Navy (for offshore survey zones), and the Directorate of Fisheries are excluded and shall be borne by the client.
- All data collected by the Oceanographer team during the engagement shall become the exclusive property of the Coastal Infrastructure Development Authority upon final payment.
- This Quotation Estimate is valid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of issue. Beyond this period, all rates, particularly vessel charter and equipment costs, are subject to revision based on prevailing market conditions in India Mumbai.
- The Oceanographer named in this proposal is Dr. Ananya Deshmukh, PhD (Physical Oceanography, IIT Kharagpur), with 18 years of experience in Indian coastal and offshore marine studies. In the event of her unavailability, an equally qualified replacement will be proposed and must be approved in writing by the client before substitution.
- Any variation in scope exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total Quotation Estimate value shall require a formal change order signed by both parties.
- Disputes arising from this engagement shall be governed by the laws of India and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- This Quotation Estimate does not constitute a binding contract until a formal Purchase Order or Service Agreement is executed by both parties.
By signing below, the client acknowledges receipt of this Quotation Estimate for Oceanographer services in India Mumbai and agrees to the terms, conditions, and financial provisions set forth herein. This signature does not constitute a binding commitment until a formal contract is executed.
For DeepSea Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.(Authorized Signatory)
Name: Mr. Vikram Nair, Managing Director
Date: _______________ For Coastal Infrastructure Development Authority
(Client / Approving Authority)
Name: Dr. R. Sharma, Project Director
Date: _______________ ⬇️ Download as DOCX Edit online as DOCX
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