The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) invites online bids (Tender No. IWAI/MD/2026-27/IBD) from reputed consulting agencies and firms to engage a Naval Architecture Consultant for the preparation of an innovative inland self-propelled barge design. Tender document downloads start on June 24, 2026. Electronic proposals must be submitted through the centralized portal at eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app on or before July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with technical bids scheduled to open on July 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Complete administrative criteria can be monitored at iwai.nic.in.