Manpower Services for Char Darwaja Hidden Structure Excavation at Panhala Fort

The Archaeological Survey of India, a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting bids for an open tender (Tender ID: 2026_ASI_929499_1, Reference Number: West/Mumb/Kolh/Panh/23046215) for the hiring of manpower. The scope of work involves executing the exposure of the hidden structure of Char Darwaja at Panhala Fort in the Kolhapur district, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The estimated tender value for this service is ₹47,76,522. Bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers: Cover 1 for technical eligibility criteria and pre-qualification (as outlined on pages 26-27 of the tender documents), and Cover 2 for the financial bid. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,19,413, payable to SA ASI Mumbai Circle, Mumbai, with options for BG/ST or exemption allowed. The tender document download and bid submission period commences on October 8, 2026, at 05:30 PM and concludes on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM. The tender inviting authority is SA, ASI Mumbai Circle, Mumbai, located at Archaeological Survey of India, Mumbai Circle, Sion Fort, Sion (East), Mumbai, MH- 400 022. The work is anticipated to be completed within a specified period, and the bid validity period is 120 days. Further details, including the NIT document and tender documents, are available for download.