Empanelment for Geotechnical and Geophysical Surveys for Indian Infrastructure Projects

RITES Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible agencies, companies, and firms for empanelment to undertake crucial geotechnical and geophysical surveys for infrastructure projects. This open tender, with Tender Reference Number REOI/ RITES/UI/CEDS/GT AND GP/2026, aims to onboard qualified entities proficient in geotechnical investigation, including drilling and laboratory testing, as well as geophysical surveys such as Seismic Refraction (SRT), Electrical Resistivity (ERT), and Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW). The empanelment will cover projects located across all of India. Prospective bidders can download the tender documents, starting from 21-Oct-2026 at 03:00 PM, until 30-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. Bid submissions are also open from 21-Oct-2026 at 03:00 PM, with the final deadline for submission being 30-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 01-Dec-2026 at 03:00 PM, at the office of the AGM/Sub-unit Head, CEDS, 5th Floor, RITES Shikhar, with a Pincode of 122001. There are no tender fees or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this EOI. The bid validity period is 60 days. Further details regarding pre-qualification criteria and specific technical requirements are available within the tender documents.