Rock-Cut Cave Temple Conservation and Development at Undavalli

This tender, initiated by the Archaeological Survey of India, specifically the SA, ASI, Amaravati Circle, Vijayawada, invites bids for the critical conservation and development works to the four-storied rock-cut cave temple located at Undavalli, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. The project, valued at ₹38,45,533, has a stipulated work period of 180 days and requires a bid validity of 90 days. This is an open tender classified under Civil Works, with a tender reference number of 32/NIT/2026-27/Amaravati/ Vijayawada sub Circle. The tender documents are available for download from October 1, 2026, 12:45 PM, until October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders must submit their bids between October 1, 2026, 12:50 PM, and October 21, 2026, 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on October 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the O/o The SA, ASI, Amaravati Circle, Vijayawada. A crucial aspect of this tender is the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirement of ₹96,138, which represents 2.5% of the tender value, payable to SA, ASI, Amaravati Circle, Hyderabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the two-cover bid submission process, with Cover 1 encompassing critical date sheets, technical eligibility documents, scope of work, acceptance, and declarations, and Cover 2 containing the signed copy of the NIT and the Price Bid. The tender does not involve multi-currency for fees or BOQ, nor does it allow for two-stage bidding, NDA tenders, or preferential bidders. Clarification dates are not specified, and pre-bid meetings are not scheduled. The tender inviting authority's address is Aurobindo Plaza, 6-134/1, Kanuru Main Road, Kanuru, Vijayawada - 520007 (A.P.).