Nishagandhi Auditorium Backstage and Facilities Construction, Thiruvananthapuram

This tender, initiated by the Public Works Department (PWD) through The SE (Buildings), South Circle, Thiruvananthapuram, seeks bids for the construction of a new building at the Nishagandhi Auditorium within the Kanakakunnu Palace compound in Thiruvananthapuram. The project encompasses the creation of a Green Room, other backstage facilities, and a toilet block, constituting composite works. The estimated tender value for this comprehensive undertaking is ₹2,51,25,660, with a stipulated completion period of 180 days. The tender is an open/advertised tender with a single cover submission process, requiring bidders to submit documents including an affidavit, registration certificates, GST and PAN details, a preliminary agreement, e-payment confirmation, integrity pact certificate, the bid document, form of tender, and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,00,000, with provisions for EMD exemption or submission through Bank Guarantee/Security Treasury. The tender fee is ₹11,293 (inclusive of 18% GST). Critical dates for this tender include the document download and bid submission start date of 30th September 2026 at 05:35 PM, with the bid submission end date on 13th October 2026 at 05:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on 16th October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the O/o the Superintending Engineer PWD Buildings South Circle, Thiruvananthapuram. This is a Type A tender.