Directorate Of Archaeology Tender

Work Description - Development Works To The Padmanabhapuram Palace Museum, Thuckalai, 2025-26 (re-tender)

The Directorate of Archaeology, a State Government and UT organization, invites open tenders for development works at the Padmanabhapuram Palace Museum, Thuckalai for the year 2025-26 (Re-tender). The project, valued at ₹7,49,994, encompasses civil works and is categorized under "Civil Works - Others." Interested bidders should download the tender documents starting January 7, 2026, with a deadline for submission on January 17, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A tender fee of ₹1,795 and an EMD of ₹18,800 are applicable, though exemptions may be considered. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar heritage building or historical site projects, with at least one project costing more than 50% of the estimate PAC in the last five years undertaken for any State Archaeology Department or ASI. The bid opening is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Directorate of Archaeology. Address: Directorate of Archaeology, Sundaravilasam Palace, Fort P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695023. Phone: 0471-2577465. The Tender Reference Number is ARCDA/633/2025-T3. The period of work is 365 days, and the bid validity is 120 days.