Residential Colony and Quarters Whitewashing and Painting Services in Shimla

This tender, issued by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), an esteemed Central Government Ministry, invites sealed bids for comprehensive white/washing and painting services. The scope of work encompasses the CPRI residential colony located at Lower Lab, Kanlog, as well as the residential quarters within the Institute Campus of the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla. This Open Tender process, identified by Tender ID 2026_DARE_929366_1 and Tender Reference Number 2-132/2026/WC/, requires a two-cover submission system, with the Technical/Pre-Qualification bid to be submitted alongside the financial bid. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹32,000, payable to ICAR CPRI Unit Shimla, with provisions for EMD through Bank Guarantee or State Treasury. Bidders must adhere strictly to the critical dates provided: document download commences on October 9, 2026, at 09:00 AM and concludes on October 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM. Similarly, bid submissions are accepted from October 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM until October 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 02:30 PM at ICAR CPRI Shimla. The estimated work period is 60 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. Prospective bidders are strongly advised to consult the detailed tender documents, including the NIT and Work Item Documents, for specific pre-qualification criteria, technical requirements, and BOQ details.