Turnkey Temporary Event Infrastructure for Gomti Book Festival 2026

Work Description - Inviting Of Bids Through Central Public Procurement Portal (cpp Portal) For Temporary Construction Of Hangar Structure/auditorium, Fabrication Of Stalls/pagodas Using Octonorm System, Installation Of Electrical Fittings, Pa System, Etc. On Hire Basis

The National Book Trust-India, an esteemed Central Government Ministry/Department under the Department of Higher Education, extends an open invitation for bids through the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal for a critical services contract. This tender, identified by Reference Number 9-3/2025-26/GBF/Exh. and Tender ID 2026_NBT_914759_1, seeks experienced and capable firms for the comprehensive, turn-key provision of temporary infrastructure for the Gomti Book Festival 2026. The scope of work includes the temporary construction of a hangar structure/auditorium, meticulous fabrication of stalls/pagodas utilizing an octonorm system, and the professional installation of all necessary electrical fittings and PA systems, all on a hire basis. Prospective bidders are required to note the non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹0.00, along with a refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,25,000, payable to National Book Trust, India at New Delhi, with provisions for EMD exemption allowed. Payments for EMD can be made via Demand Draft, RTGS, or NEFT. The bidding process officially commenced with the e-publication and document download/bid submission start date on 25-Jun-2026 at 02:30 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 26-Jun-2026 at 05:16 PM at the NBT, India Head Office located at 5 Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, providing a crucial opportunity for clarification. The final deadline for document download and bid submission is 08-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM, with the bid opening slated for 09-Jul-2026 at 11:30 AM at the NBT, India Head Office. Bidders must ensure their proposals remain valid for 180 days. For complete details and to download the tender documents, interested parties are directed to the Central Public Procurement Portal. This is a unique opportunity to partner with a premier national organization in facilitating a significant cultural event, demonstrating expertise in large-scale event infrastructure management.