Sahitya Akademi Library Book Digitization and Digital Repository Establishment

The Sahitya Akademi, a Central Government Ministry/Department, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive digitization project. This Open/Advertised tender, identified by Tender Reference Number SA.37/HO/ecppp/00140, encompasses the digitization of Sahitya Akademi Library Books, including the creation of detailed metadata and the subsequent establishment of a digital repository with robust hosting infrastructure. The tender falls under the "Services" category, specifically "Scanning, Digitisation Services" with a sub-category of "Digitization of Sahitya Akademi Library Books," and is to be performed in New Delhi. Prospective bidders are required to submit their applications through a two-cover system, with Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qual/Technical aspects and Cover 2 for Financial proposals. A tender fee of ₹5,000 is mandated, payable to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹60,000, also payable to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: document download and bid submission commenced on October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will conclude on October 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The work is expected to be completed within 90 days from the commencement, with a bid validity of 90 days. Further details regarding tender documents and specific requirements can be found within the provided tender notices. This project, under the administrative purview of the Deputy Secretary, Admin, Sahitya Akademi, located at Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi - 110001, presents a significant opportunity for experienced organizations in digital archiving and repository management.