Geotechnical Investigation: Borehole Drilling, Soil Sampling, and Bearing Capacity Testing Services

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This tender, issued by the Department of Defence through the Ministry of Defence, is seeking proposals for comprehensive geotechnical investigation services. Identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7920594, this opportunity is open for application from 17-08-2026 at 1:15 PM until the closing date of 27-08-2026 at 2:00 PM. The core requirement involves **boring and drilling operations to create 150 mm diameter boreholes up to a depth of 10 meters**. Crucially, this scope encompasses the **collection of both disturbed and undisturbed soil samples at 1.00-meter intervals, or whenever strata change, or in accordance with relevant Indian Standards (IS Codes)**. Furthermore, the service provider will be responsible for **conducting tests to ascertain the soil profile and determine safe bearing capacity**. This includes the **conduction of necessary laboratory tests on both disturbed and undisturbed soil samples as deemed essential and in accordance with relevant specifications**. A total quantity of nine (9) such borehole investigations are required. The issuing authority for this tender is the Armed Forces Tribunal, located in South West Delhi.