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Cochin Airport summons Bids For International Terminal Expansion Project

Cochin International Airport Ltd has accoutred a tender worth Rs 265 crores for Civil works related to the expansion of its international terminal, T3 at Nedumbassery Airport. This expansion plan aims to increase the passenger facilities and accommodate the increasing traffic at one of India’s busiest International gateways. This project involves adding attached eight new aerobridges and expanding the terminal building with an additional built-up area of 600,000 square feet. The last date for the bid submission is 19th December 2024 with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for this Friday at the airport office in Kochi. The chosen contractor will have 21 months to complete the civil works. The expansion of the terminal is a key component of CIAL’s Rs 1,300 Crore development plan which assigns Rs 700 crore for the International terminal upgrade. This aspiring project seeks to bolster the airport’s position as a vital hub connecting India to West Asia and the world. In addition to that structural upgrades, CIAL plans to create considerable commercial spaces within the International waiting hall which includes retail outlet lsnand lounge areas. These technologies advancements aim to improve the passenger comfort and elevate the airport’s appeal as a world-class travel destination