India, April 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) ambitious plan to establish a proton therapy centre for advanced cancer treatment has hit a major hurdle, with not a single bidder coming forward despite three extensions of the tender deadline.

Floated in October 2024 by KEM Hospital, the project aimed to set up a cutting-edge oncology facility at BMC's Leprosy Hospital premises in Wadala through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. However, civic officials confirmed that private players have shown no interest so far.

Initially, the tender deadline was set for November 26, 2024. In a bid to encourage participation, the civic body extended it thrice, with the last extension closing in the first week of April 2025. De...