CPRI Shimla: RNA/DNA Lab Renovation and Director's PA Room Ceiling Works

This tender, issued by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), a Central Government Ministry/Department, seeks bids for a critical repair and renovation project at the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) in Shimla. The scope of work specifically includes the repair and renovation of the RNA and DNA laboratories within the Plant Protection Division, as well as essential ceiling work for the Personal Assistant to the Director's room. This open tender process, identified by Tender ID 2026_DARE_929357_1 and Tender Reference Number 2-135/2025/WC/, requires a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹41,000, payable to ICAR CPRI Unit Shimla, with exemption allowed via Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit. Bidders are required to submit their technical proposals and financial bids in two separate covers. The critical dates for this tender are as follows: document download commences on October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM and concludes on October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM; bid submission begins on October 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM and ends on October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM; and the bid opening is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM at ICAR CPRI Shimla. The period of work is stipulated at 60 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. Potential bidders should note that the tender fee is ₹0.00, and further details regarding eligibility criteria, technical specifications, and submission requirements are available in the tender documents.