Turnkey Deep Borehole and Hand Pump Water System Development in Kathua District

Work Description - Deep Drilling Of 125 Mm Dia Bore Holes By Using Odex Method Including Providing, Installation, Testing, Commissioning Of Mark Ii Hand Pumps And Construction Of Platforms At (13 Nos) Different Locations In District Kathua On Turnkey Basis (epc) Under

The Office of the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (M) GW, under the Organisation PHE, invites open tenders from eligible and qualified bidders for the comprehensive "Deep Drilling of 125 mm dia Bore Holes by using ODEX method including providing, installation, testing, commissioning of Mark II Hand Pumps and construction of platforms at (13 Nos) different locations in District Kathua on Turnkey Basis (EPC)." This significant project, categorized under Works with a specific focus on Drilling Works, is valued at an estimated ₹41,96,000 and is expected to be completed within 42 days, contributing to vital water infrastructure in the specified District Kathua locations. Bidders are required to submit a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹1,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹83,920 (2.0% of the estimated cost). Both the Tender Fee and EMD are payable to the Office of the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (M) GW at Jammu, with EMD exemption allowed via Bank Guarantee or Fixed Deposit for eligible firms. The tender documents, identified by Reference Number e-NIT No. GWD/87 of 2026-27 and Tender ID 2026_PHE_316344_1, were e-published and became available for download from July 16, 2026, at 05:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on July 17, 2026, at 01:00 PM at the Office of the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (M) GW to address any clarifications. Bid submission will commence on July 18, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The final deadline for document download and bid submission is July 28, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on July 29, 2026, at 02:00 PM, at the Office of the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (M) GW. The tender process involves a two-cover system, with the first cover comprising Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical documents, including mandatory submissions such as experience certificates for similar work, valid registration of Water Well Drillers, ITR and GST returns, documentary proof of machinery ownership, and average annual financial turnover details. The second cover is dedicated to the Finance (BOQ). Bids will remain valid for 270 days from the bid opening date. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to download the complete tender documents and attend the pre-bid meeting for detailed requirements and eligibility criteria.