Construction of Boys and Girls Hostels with Lift and Structural Design at Shimla

The Public Works Department (PWD), through its Shimla Urban Division, is inviting sealed bids for the comprehensive construction of Boys and Girls Hostels, standard Type IV quarters, complete with lift facilities, situated at Correstophen Estate, near Lakkar Bazzar, Shimla. This tender also encompasses the crucial aspects of proof checking and structural design for the project. The open tender process, identified by Tender ID 2026_PWD_145124_2 and Tender Reference Number SD-III-11857-73dt. 5-10-2026, is exclusively for contractors registered under Class 'D' with the HP PWD. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required for this tender is ₹18,640, with a tender fee of ₹350. Bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers: Cover 1 for fees, pre-qualification, and technical details, and Cover 2 for financial proposals, including the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Key dates for this tender include the document download and bid submission start date of 06-Oct-2026 at 04:30 PM, and the bid submission and document download end date of 14-Oct-2026 at 09:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on 14-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM at the office of the Executive Engineer, Shimla Urban Division, HPPWD, Shimla-3. Bidders must adhere to all specified submission requirements, including the uploading of relevant registration documents, affidavits, machinery proof, and work-in-hand certificates as outlined in the tender documents. The estimated completion period for this significant construction project is 30 days, with a bid validity period of 75 days.