IIT Madras Infrastructure Upgrade: MS Staircases, FRP Ladders, Manhole Replacements, and Sump Flooring

This tender, issued by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, represented by the Executive Engineer (Civil), seeks comprehensive solutions for essential infrastructure upgrades. The scope of work encompasses the provision of robust Mild Steel (MS) staircases and durable Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) ladders to ensure safe and reliable access to Overhead Service Reservoirs (OHSRs), Overhead Tanks (OHTs), and Underground Sumps across various locations within the IIT Madras campus. Furthermore, the tender includes the critical task of replacing existing rusted manhole covers for these water storage and supply structures with appropriate replacements, and the construction of new flooring for the underground sumps, contributing to improved operational safety and longevity. The total estimated tender value for this project is ₹1,10,06,000, with a stipulated work period of 180 days. Prospective bidders are advised that this is an open tender with two covers, requiring both pre-qualification/technical submissions and a financial bid, with the EMD amount fixed at ₹2,20,200. Key submission deadlines include a Bid Submission End Date of November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and Bid Opening on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM via Microsoft Teams Meet. All submissions are to be made offline, with the EMD payable to IIT Madras, Chennai-36. The tender documents are available for download from October 16, 2026, at 6:25 PM until November 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM.