Ramappa Temple UNESCO World Heritage Site Cafeteria Operations License Auction

This tender, reference number D-4011/2/2026-Hyderabad Circle/1355, is issued by the Archaeological Survey of India, inviting bids for the auction of a one-year renewable license to operate a cafeteria at the prestigious Ramappa Temple in Palampet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tender is an open tender for services, specifically within the Hotel/Catering product category, and carries no tender fee. Key dates for prospective bidders include the document download period commencing on November 7, 2026, at 09:00 AM and concluding on November 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid submissions can be made from November 7, 2026, at 09:00 AM until November 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for November 27, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A bid security deposit (EMD) of ₹6,653 is required. The tender is being invited by the Superintending Archaeologist, whose office is located at O/o The Superintending Archaeologist, Kendriya Sadan Sultan Bazar, Koti. This is a prime opportunity to operate a vital service at a globally significant historical location, with the potential for a second year of operation subject to performance.