Ellora Caves Drainage System Repairs and New Construction

The Archaeological Survey of India, through its Aurangabad Circle, is seeking bids for significant civil works at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Caves. The scope of this open tender, Reference Number 22 of 2026-27, encompasses the critical repairs to existing drainage systems, the installation of a fresh water tightening course above cave numbers 32-33, and the construction of new drainage networks between cave numbers 1 to 15. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹95,86,334, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,39,658 payable to the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Aurangabad Circle. This is a two-cover tender, requiring a technical/fee submission in Cover 1 and the financial bid in Cover 2. Interested parties are advised to download tender documents starting from September 29, 2026, at 05:15 PM until October 12, 2026, at 02:00 PM. Bid submissions are open from September 29, 2026, at 05:30 PM and must be completed by October 12, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 13, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Aurangabad Circle, Aurangabad. The work is anticipated to be completed within 180 days, and bids will remain valid for 90 days. This tender offers a unique opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to the preservation of a globally recognized heritage site.