Technical Assistance for Microbiological Laboratory Construction in Salem

The Public Works Department (PWD), a State Government and UT organization, is pleased to invite bids for the provision of technical assistance for a critical project at the Food Analysis Laboratory in Salem. This open tender, identified by Tender Reference Number 9/1/2026-27 and Tender ID 2026_PWD_712484_1, seeks to engage qualified contractors for the vital role of assisting the Section Officer, East Section, in the construction of a new building for setting up a Microbiological Laboratory. The scope of work encompasses providing technical expertise and support for this construction project, which is scheduled to take place at the Food Analysis Laboratory, Salem District, with a defined period of work from November 1, 2026, to December 30, 2026. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹1,95,000, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,000. This is a lump-sum contract, and bids will be evaluated on a general technical basis. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically by 11:00 AM on October 27, 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM on the same date. The tender documents, including the BOQ and other necessary forms, are available for download from October 9, 2026, at 05:00 PM until October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders must ensure they meet the pre-qualification criteria as outlined in the tender documents, which include proof of Civil contractor live certificate in PWD, current Income Tax clearance certificate, GST registration and clearance certificate for the last three months, and similar nature of work experience certificates. The tender is categorized under "Works" with a product category of "Civil Works - Buildings" and a sub-category of "Buildings works," specifically for Tenderer Class V and Above. The contract is for a period of 60 days, and the bid validity is set at 180 days. This tender is an open tender and does not allow for preferential bidders or two-stage bidding. All payments will be processed online.