Cavity Filling and Civil Works at Ellora Caves, Cave No. 16

The Archaeological Survey of India, through its Aurangabad Circle, is inviting open tenders for critical civil works at the renowned Ellora Caves. This tender, identified as Tender Reference Number 23 of 2026-27, seeks qualified contractors for the intricate task of cavity filling at the entrance and above the top of cave no.16. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹81,97,956, with a stipulated work period of 180 days. Key critical dates for interested parties include the document download start date of September 29, 2026, at 5:15 PM, and the bid submission end date of October 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,04,949 is required, payable to S.A., ASI, Aurangabad Circle, Aurangabad. The tender is structured into two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents (in PDF format) and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (in XLS format). The tender documents, including the NIT, can be downloaded from September 29, 2026, 5:15 PM, until October 12, 2026, 2:00 PM. No tender fee is applicable, and the bid validity period is 90 days. This opportunity is specifically for civil works within the historical Ellora Caves, located in the district of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and requires bidders to adhere strictly to the specifications outlined in the tender documents.