Conservation Materials Procurement for Kangra Fort's Adinath Jain & Ambika Devi Temple Complex

Work Description - Supply Of Material

The Archaeological Survey of India, through its Superintending Archaeologist, Shimla Circle, invites eligible and qualified bidders for an Open Tender (Reference No: SC/4-3/55-2025-26, Tender ID: 2026_ASI_918649_1) for the significant project titled "SR TO Conservation OF ADINATH JAIN and AMBIKA DEVI TEMPLE COMPLEX AT RUINED FORT DISTRICT KANGRA (H.P.)." This critical undertaking, categorized under Civil Construction Goods and general Goods, primarily involves the supply of necessary materials for the conservation work to be executed at Kangra Fort, Kangra. The contract will be a Supply-based form, with an expected period of work of 120 days and a bid validity period of 120 days from the bid opening date. Interested bidders are required to pay a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹500, payable offline via Demand Draft to the Superintending Archaeologist at ASI Shimla, with exemptions allowed as per tender documents. Furthermore, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,000 is mandatory, also payable offline to the Superintending Archaeologist at ASI, Shimla. Provision for EMD submission through Bank Guarantee/Surety Bond or exemption is permitted for eligible bidders. The bidding process will follow a two-cover system, comprising a Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical cover and a Finance cover. The tender was ePublished on 22-Jul-2026 at 06:40 PM. Document download and bid submission commenced on 22-Jul-2026 at 06:40 PM, with both activities closing on 13-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 03-Aug-2026 at 12:30 PM at the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, CGO Complex, Longwood, Shimla, which is also the venue for bid opening. The technical bids will be opened on 14-Aug-2026 at 03:30 PM. Bidders are advised to refer to the comprehensive tender documents for detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and eligibility criteria, available for download during the stipulated period.