Sealed, direct bids are invited from Reputed Insurance Companies for the following policies for a period of one Year from 01.04.2026 (from 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2027)

1. ANCL Main Building & Contents

2. Outstation Building & Contents

3. Machinery & Utensils

4. Material Stock

5. Printing paper stock at Warehouses

6. Electronic Equipments

7. All risk Insurance

8. Personal Accident

9. Fidelity Guarantee

10. Cash In Transit & Cash In Safe

11. Motor Insurance

12. Workmen’s Compensation Policy

13. Medical Insurance

Bidding documents could be obtained by producing an authorized letter from the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer or equal position of the Insurance Company, from the Fund Management Division (Contact 2429431) of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited , between 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on working days on payment of a non refundable fee of Rs. 10,000/-. Bids should be submitted by the Corporate Division of the Insurance Company. Bids from other Divisions, Branches, Agencies, Brokers, etc will not be accepted.

Completed bidding documents enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Bid for ANCL Insurance Portfolio” on the top left hand corner should be sent to reach the Head of Procurement, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, by registered post or deposited in the Tender Box provided at the Procurement Department on or before 2.30 p.m. on 26th January 2026.

Bids will be opened immediately in the presence of the bidders or their authorized representatives at 2.30 p.m. on 26.01.2026.

Covers should not be as a ready – made package available in the market instead, tailor made to our requirements without any kind of conditions restrictions or curtailing claim settlements.

The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Head of Procurement
The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd.
No. 35, Lake House,
D.R. Wijewardene Mw.,
Colombo – 10.

Author: Jagath Dharmarathne