Innamaadhoo Council Leases Land for Salted Fish Processing

The R. Innamaadhoo Council has opened bidding for plots of land designated for salted fish processing on the southeastern corner of the island.

The island council decided in its 8th meeting to lease four plots of land, measuring 30 feet long and 20 feet wide (600 square feet), for salted fish processing. These plots are being leased for a period not exceeding five years, to be used for salting fish, trading salted fish, and cooking and drying fish. The decision to lease the land was made and initially opened for bidding in December last year. At that time, plot number 1 out of the 4 plots was leased.

The council has once again opened the opportunity for interested parties to register for bidding to lease the remaining three plots. The council stated that parties wishing to acquire leased land through the bidding process can register by completing the bid registration form and emailing it to the council office at info@innamaadhoo.gov.mv or by sending it via Viber to the council's number: 7380052.

Parties eligible to participate in the bid:

• Businesses registered under the Business Registration Act

• Individuals registered under the Sole Proprietorship Act

Registered and active clubs and associations

Private individuals

The deadline for bid registration is 10:00 am on Thursday, 20 February 2025. The council stated that forms submitted after the given time for bid registration will not be accepted.

A pre-bid meeting regarding the bid is scheduled to be held at the council office at 13:00 on Thursday, 20 February 2025, while the bid opening will take place at the council office at 13:00 on Sunday, 23 February 2025. The Innamaadhoo Council stated that only parties who have submitted the bid registration form within the specified period and have been provided with a slip confirming their registration in the bid will be able to participate in the bid opening meeting.