Golconda Fort Stone Paving Pathway Construction and Civil Works

This tender, originating from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Culture, seeks qualified contractors for a critical infrastructure development project. The bid, identified by GEM/2026/B/8231297 and open from November 2, 2026, to November 24, 2026, focuses on the "EARTH WORK EXCAVATION FOR PROVIDING THE STONEPAVING PATHWAY AT GOLKONDA FORT." This comprehensive project encompasses a range of essential civil works, including earthwork excavation in hard, gravely soil, sand filling for foundation cushioning, and the application of good quality gravel in ramp portions. Furthermore, the scope includes the laying of lime concrete utilizing Kankar Limestone, the construction of a Rough Rubble (RR) masonry wall in lime mortar, and the meticulous provision of a pathway constructed with hard granite. The tender also specifies the crucial finishing element of pointing the pathway in lime mortar and the installation of stainless steel (SS) handrailing to the proposed pathways. With a total estimated quantity of 1395 units, this tender represents a significant undertaking to enhance the accessibility and preservation of the Golconda Fort.