Horticultural Development of Kotada Dholavira Archaeological Garden

Work Description - Development Of Archaeological Garden At Ancient Site Kotada Dholavira District Kutch For The Year 2026-27

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), through the Office of the Superintending Archaeologist, Rajkot Circle, located at Kasturba Road, Jubli Bagh, Rajkot, invites bids for an Open Tender (Reference Number: 20/1(13)/H/RJT/2026-27/C) for the "development of archaeological garden at ancient site Kotada Dholavira district Kutch for the year 2026-27." This is a Works contract, specifically categorized under Civil Works - Others, with a sub-category of Horticulture works, to be executed at Dholavira. The estimated tender value is ₹31,12,343, and the period of work is 90 days. Prospective bidders are strongly advised to visit the site for a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: The e-Published Date, Document Download Start Date, Bid Submission Start Date, and Clarification Start Date were all 16-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM. The Document Download End Date, Clarification End Date, and Bid Submission End Date are 05-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 06-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM in Rajkot. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹77,809, which is payable to SA ASI at ASI Rajkot, with EMD exemption through BG/ST being allowed. The tender fee is ₹0.00. The bid validity period is 60 days. The bidding process involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for Finance (BOQ). Payment instruments for EMD include Demand Draft, FDR, and Bank Guarantee.