License to Collect Tonsured Hair at Samayapuram Temple

Tender Description: License to Collect Tonsured Hair at Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department, through the office of the Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer of Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram, is pleased to announce an Open Tender for the License to Collect Tonsured Hair. This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number 3740-1/1435/C4 and Tender ID 2026_HRCE_704523_1, covers the period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The scope of this license includes the collection of tonsured hair offerings that have been collected and safely stored by the temple since July 1, 2026. This is a tender cum auction process, requiring a significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹17,00,000. Prospective bidders are advised that the tender documents are available for download from September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the document download period concluding on October 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM. Bid submissions will commence on September 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM and must be completed by October 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 15, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer Office, Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram. Essential pre-qualification and technical documents must be submitted in Cover 1, while the financial bid (BOQ) should be submitted in Cover 2. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the same office location to address any queries. Interested parties should refer to the detailed tender documents for specific eligibility criteria, required documentation, and other terms and conditions.