Sun Temple Konark Jagamohana Restoration: Stone Replacement on Northern Bada

The Archaeological Survey of India, through its Puri Circle office located at Puratattva Bhawan, (3rd Floor), Samantarapur, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, PIN 751002, is issuing an open tender for crucial restoration work at the iconic Sun Temple, Konark. This tender, identified by reference number 5/1/34/PURI/WORKS/25-26-2154, seeks qualified contractors for the "MW to Replacement of plain stones to moulded and carved stones to the exterior northern side bada (vertical wall) portion of Jagamohana at Sun Temple, Konark." This civil works project, categorized under "Civil Works - Others," is critical for preserving the architectural integrity and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tender documents are available for download from November 4, 2026, 06:00 PM, until November 25, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from November 4, 2026, 06:30 PM, with the final submission deadline on November 25, 2026, 03:00 PM. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required for this tender is ₹1,98,600, and there is no tender fee. The bid opening will take place on November 26, 2026, at 03:30 PM. This opportunity is exclusively for the replacement of plain stones with meticulously moulded and carved stones on the exterior northern side of the Jagamohana's bada, a vital vertical wall section of the Sun Temple.