NOTICE INVITING EOI
Cochin International Airport Ltd
Kochi Airport PO, Cochin – 683 111 CIAL/OPS/EOI/Sabarimala/2026-27
Name of Work
EXPRESSION OF Interest FOR SELECTION OF HELICOPTER Operators.
Brief Description of Work
CIAL CONCESSIONS FOR THE 2026 TO 2027 SABARIMALA SEASON
Authority for Acceptance of proposals
Managing Director, Cochin International Airport Limited
EOI document available
On request mail to ops@cial.aero
Mode of submission of EOI
Mail to ops@cial.aero
EOI validity
From 23.10.2026 to 04.11.2026
Pre-bid meeting (Virtual)
30.10.2026
Date of submission of EOI
04.11.2026 1500 Hrs IST
Date of opening of EOI document
04.11.2026 at 1530 Hrs IST
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Address for Communication at CIAL:
Cochin International Airport Limited, Kochi Airport PO, Ernakulam, Kerala – 683111. Phone: 0484 2610115. E-mail: manojkumar@cial.aero , ops@cial.aero ,
Basic Eligibility Criteria
No.
Pass or fail condition
Supporting evidence
1
Operating authority
The applicant is the legal entity holding a valid DGCA authorisation appropriate to the proposed helicopter passenger operations, including the relevant NSOP / AOP where applicable.
Current authorisation, relevant operations
specifications and aircraft list; authorisation number, initial issue and expiry dates.
2
Minimum fleet
At least three rotary-wing aircraft are included in the applicant’s own authorised fleet through ownership or an effective approved lease. Fixed-wing aircraft, another entity’s fleet and proposed future acquisitions do not count.
Fleet register in Form A; registration and airworthiness records; ownership or effective lease evidence; linkage to the applicant’s operating authorisation and current aircraft status.
3
Helicopter turnover
Annual turnover from helicopter operations of at least INR 10 crore in any one financial year, over FY 2023–24, FY 2024–25 and FY 2025–26, for the applicant itself.
Audited annual financial statements and CA certificate separately identifying helicopter turnover for each year.
4
Regulatory standing and safety
No operative suspension, prohibition or non-complied regulatory direction prevents the proposed operation. Relevant safety and enforcement matters must be fully disclosed.
Accidents, serious incidents and regulatory actions in the preceding 24 months, plus all older unresolved matters; relevant orders, corrective-action status and DGCA safety / surveillance reports issued in that period. Explain if no report was issued (Self declaration)
5
Safety Management System (SMS)
DGCA acceptance letter of the latest SMS manual submitted by the applicant.
Note:
Cochin International Airport Ltd reserves the right to change the qualifying criteria at their discretion and to accept or reject any or all EOIs without assigning any reason thereof.
Managing Director CIAL
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