Construction of Karzok Caverns and Approach Road in Ladakh

Work Description - General Karzok Under Project Himank In Ladakh Ut On Epc Mode

**Tender for Construction of General Karzok under Project Himank in Ladakh UT on EPC Mode** This tender invites proposals from eligible contractors for the comprehensive construction of General Karzok located in Ladakh UT, to be executed under Project Himank on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis. The scope of work, as detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP), includes the construction of five caverns, each measuring 63.5 meters in length. This comprises a 40-meter main cavern and a 23.5-meter approach cavern with a portal. Additionally, the project involves the construction of 4m x 7.5m niches/living rooms on both sides of the approach cavern, along with an approach road connecting to the existing road network at the specified location. The total estimated tender value for this undertaking is ₹1,00,08,00,000, with a stipulated work period of 365 days. The tender process, managed by the Chief Engineer Project Himank, Dte General Border Roads Organisation, involves a two-cover bidding system. Cover 1 will encompass fee, pre-qualification, and technical documents, while Cover 2 will contain the financial bid (Bill of Quantities). The EMD requirement for this tender is a fixed amount of ₹1,00,07,883, payable to the Chief Engineer Project Himank and to be remitted to SBI Main Branch Leh (IFSC Code: 1365). The tender fee is ₹23,600, payable to Chief Engineer Project Himank via e-payment to SBI Choglamsar. Key critical dates for this tender are as follows: the document download and sale period commences on July 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concludes on September 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid submission opens on September 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM and closes on September 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening date is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on July 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at HQ CE (P) Himank, Choglamsar, Ladakh. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review all enclosed documents, including the RFP, drawings, and DCA, for a thorough understanding of project requirements. The tendering authority is Chief Engineer Project Himank, with the work located in Karzok, Ladakh UT. The bid validity period is 120 days.