Comprehensive Horticulture Maintenance Services for Kalpakkam Township Gardens and Greenery

The General Services Organisation (GSO), a Central Government Ministry/Department, is inviting applications for an Open Tender for the comprehensive maintenance of its Nursery, Bio-shield plantation, Medicinal garden, Avenue trees, and fruit-bearing trees within the Kalpakkam Township for the fiscal year 2027-2028. This significant undertaking, valued at ₹63,70,000, falls under the "Works" tender category, specifically "Civil Works - Others" with a sub-category of "Horticulture Works." The contract will be based on an "Item Rate" form of contract, and the duration of the work is stipulated as 365 days. Bidders are required to submit a bid security (EMD) of ₹1,27,400, payable to the Pay and Accounts Officer, GSO, at Kalpakkam, through Demand Draft, FDR, or Banker's Cheque. The tender process will involve two covers, with the first cover accommodating Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and the second cover dedicated to the financial bid. Critical dates for this tender include the Document Download Start Date of 15-Oct-2026 at 10:40 AM, with the Document Download End Date set for 05-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. The Bid Submission Start Date is 30-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM, concluding with the Bid Submission End Date on 05-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 06-Nov-2026 at 03:00 PM. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to download the detailed NIT and associated work item documents, including forms for agreement, technical bids, and financial bids, from the provided platform. The tender is being managed by the Chief Engineer, CEG, GSO, with the Tender Inviting Authority located at GSO Annex building (Dr. Homi Sethna Building), Kalpakkam - 603102. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, required certifications (including EPFO, ESIC, GSTIN, PAN, turnover, and performance certificates), and the specific scope of work can be found within the tender documents.