Nilamadhava and Siddheswara Temples: Pathway and Public Amenities Construction in Gandharadi

Work Description - As Per Nit.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Bhubaneswar Circle, operating under the Central Government, invites prospective and eligible contractors to submit bids for Tender Reference Number 5/1/417/2025-26, an Open Tender for "Works" category. This crucial project, titled "Provision of pathway and other public amenities at the temples of Nilamadhava and Siddheswara at Gandharadi, Boudh for 2025-26," aims to enhance visitor experience and site accessibility at these significant archaeological locations in Gandharadi, Boudh. The estimated tender value for this work is ₹41,02,886, with a stipulated work period of 120 days. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,03,000 is required, payable to the Suptdg. Archaeologist, ASI, Bhubaneswar Circle, at Bhubaneswar; however, EMD exemption is allowed as per tender guidelines. The bidding process follows a two-cover system, comprising Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical and Finance covers. Essential documents for the technical bid include valid registration, PAN, GST registration with returns, Labour/EPF/ESI certificates, IT returns, turnover certificates, work experience, and proof of EMD. The financial bid will be accepted in the form of a Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Key dates for this tender include e-publication on July 9, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Document download and bid submission commence from July 9, 2026, at 06:10 PM and 06:15 PM, respectively. The deadline for document download and bid submission is July 29, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with the bids scheduled to be opened on July 30, 2026, at 05:30 PM at the office of the Suptdg. Archaeologist, ASI, Bhubaneswar Circle. All interested bidders are encouraged to download the complete tender documents, including NIT, from the official portal and adhere strictly to the terms and conditions outlined therein. For further inquiries, contact the Suptdg. Archaeologist, ASI, at Puratattva Bhawan, 1st Floor, Samantarapur, Bhubaneswar-2.