Puducherry Pumping Main Replacement and Sumps Linking Project

The Public Works Department, represented by the Executive Engineer, PHD, PWD, Puducherry, is inviting bids through an open tender process for the critical infrastructure project titled "Replacement of Existing Muthirapalayam Pumping Main of 14 dia (350mm) at Kamaraj Salai in the Stretch from Saram bridge to Bharathipuram Main from Road Junction and linking the Pumping Main to the sumps at D.R. Nagar OHT and Bharathipuram OHT, Puduch." This tender, referencing number 18/PHD/2026-27, falls under the Civil Works - Water Works category and pertains to essential water infrastructure upgrades within Puducherry. The project involves the comprehensive replacement of an existing 14-inch (350mm) diameter pumping main along Kamaraj Salai, specifically between the Saram bridge and the Bharathipuram Main Road Junction. Furthermore, it mandates the crucial task of linking the newly installed pumping main to the existing sumps at D.R. Nagar OHT and Bharathipuram OHT, ensuring seamless water distribution. Prospective bidders are advised that tender documents will be available for download from November 6, 2026, 10:20 AM, until November 18, 2026, 04:00 PM. A tender fee of ₹1,575 is applicable. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for participation is ₹4,17,390. All bids must be submitted between November 6, 2026, 10:20 AM, and the closing deadline of November 18, 2026, 04:00 PM. The formal bid opening is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the PHD Office, Uppalam, PWD, Puducherry.