Construction of 150mm Diameter Tubewells in Kollam District

The Ground Water Department, a State Government and UT entity, is soliciting bids for an open tender, reference number GWDKLM/1320/2026/T-22/2026-27, for the "Construction of 150 mm Diameter Tubewells at Kollam Minor Irrigation Division Office and Family Health Centre in Perinad Grama Panchayath, in Kollam District, under the Deposit Work Scheme." This works tender, falling under the Drilling Works product category, has an estimated tender value of ₹5,66,000 and requires a period of 180 days for completion. Bidders are required to submit their bids for this one-cover tender electronically. The tender documents are available for download from October 15, 2026, at 05:30 PM until October 27, 2026, at 06:00 PM, with a bid submission window open from October 15, 2026, at 06:00 PM to October 27, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 02:00 PM in Kollam. A Tender Fee of ₹1,495 (₹1,200 tender fee + ₹295 processing fee inclusive of 18% GST) is mandatory, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹14,200 is required, with provisions for EMD exemption through BG/ST. The contract form is based on a percentage basis, and a bid validity of 120 days is stipulated. Interested contractors of Class D are encouraged to review the tender documents for detailed specifications, including NDA/Pre Qualification requirements, and prepare their submissions accordingly.