Fort Museum Chennai Heritage Building Repair and Conservation Works

Work Description - Execution Of Repair Works To The Fort Museum, Fort St. George, Chennai For The Year 2026-27

The Archaeological Survey of India, through the office of the Superintending Archaeologist in Chennai, is inviting bids for an open tender to undertake crucial repair works at the historic Fort Museum, Fort St. George, Chennai, for the fiscal year 2026-27. This invitation pertains to civil works related to buildings, with a specific focus on ensuring the preservation and integrity of this significant heritage site. The tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_ASI_919474_1 and Tender Reference Number T-15014/284/2026-CHENNAI CIRCLE, requires a two-cover bidding process, with the first cover encompassing registration details, GST, PAN, EPF, ESIC, Labour department certificates, prior work experience including completion certificates, and relevant forms, while the second cover is exclusively for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Prospective bidders are advised that the tender fee is nil, however, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,41,300 is mandatory and payable to the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Chennai Circle. Bids will be accepted offline, and the EMD can be furnished through a Bank Guarantee or Standing Order, with exemptions being permissible. The critical dates for this tender include the document download and bid submission period, which commences on July 28, 2026, at 06:30 PM and concludes on August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Chennai-9. The intended period of work for this project is 180 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. Further detailed information, including the NIT document and the comprehensive tender document with BOQ, is available for download.