Conservation and Restoration Manpower for Apati's Maitreya Buddha Rock-Cut Statue in Kargil

Work Description - Dismantling Of Existing Rubble Stone Masonry Wall, Earth Work Excavation, Wall Parapet, Cement Concreat Provision For Core Filling, Stone Paving, Tallows Twigs, Restoration Tradational Parapet, Traditional Whitewashing Chuna And Etc.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Mini Circle Leh, invites eligible and experienced bidders for an Open Tender (Reference No. 2/6-4/2026/CDW/Apati) for the "Providing of Skilled/Unskilled Manpower under Conservation Restoration and Development Works at Rock-Cut Statue of Lord Maitreya Buddha at Apati District, Kargil." This critical project, located in Apati Chamba, District Kargil, focuses on comprehensive conservation and restoration activities, including but not limited to the dismantling of existing rubble stone masonry walls, earthwork excavation, wall parapet construction, cement concrete provision for core filling, stone paving, tallows twigs, restoration of traditional parapets, and traditional whitewashing using chuna. The estimated tender value is ₹37,01,569. Interested parties are required to pay a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹500 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹92,539, which can be submitted via Demand Draft or FDR, or through BG/ST, payable to the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Mini Circle Leh at O/o S.A ASI Mini Circle Leh. The tender operates on a two-cover system, necessitating the submission of technical documents (including proof of address, valid firm registration, GST/PAN, experience certificates, financial clearances, labor registrations, and declarations) and a separate finance bid. The ePublished Date for this tender is 20-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. Document download and bid submission commence from 20-Jul-2026 at 05:15 PM, with the deadline for both set for 01-Aug-2026 at 06:00 PM. Bids will be opened on 03-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM at the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Mini Circle Leh. The bid validity period is 180 days.