Geotechnical Investigation Services for Soil Analysis and Bearing Capacity Determination

This tender, Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8064911, issued by the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, on behalf of the Indian Army, is for the provision of comprehensive geotechnical investigation services. The scope of work, to be executed by the 36 successful bidders, encompasses drilling boreholes of 150 mm diameter up to a depth of 10 meters or refusal (defined by an SPT N-value of 100 or more for 30 cm penetration). Crucially, this includes the collection of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples at intervals of 1 meter, or at any change in strata, in strict accordance with relevant IS Codes and detailed specifications. Further, the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting field and laboratory investigations to ascertain soil profiles, determine soil proportions, and ultimately establish safe bearing capacity. This will involve a range of laboratory tests on both disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, as deemed necessary and in accordance with IS 2720 specifications, as well as the determination of the Ground Water Table. The bid is open from 30-10-2026 at 2:00 PM until 31-10-2026 at 2:00 PM, with submissions to be addressed to the office located in South West Delhi.