Akbar's Tomb Sikandra Agra: Mausoleum Repairs and Chhatri Watertighting

The Archaeological Survey of India, through the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, is inviting bids for an open tender concerning the "REPAIRS TO MAIN MASOLEUM AND WATER TIGHTING OF CHHATRIES AT AKBARS TOMB SIKANDRA AGRA SUPPLY OF MANPOWER". This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number 03/SKD/14/2026-27/W and Tender ID 2026_ASI_929684_1, is for services within the Manpower Supply product category, with a stated tender value of ₹52,50,009. The work is estimated to be completed within 180 days, and the bid validity period is 120 days. Key critical dates for this tender include the document download and bid submission start date on October 9, 2026, at 04:15 PM, with the bid submission deadline set for October 29, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 30, 2026, at 03:30 PM. A two-cover bidding system is in place, with Cover 1 encompassing fee, pre-qualification, and technical documents, and Cover 2 dedicated to the price bid. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹1,31,250, payable to the Superintending Archaeologist at ASI Agra Circle, Agra, and EMD through BG/ST or exemption is allowed. Tenderers are required to meet specific eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents, including registration with ASI/PWD/CPWD/MES/State Government/Central, GST and PAN registration, EPF and ESI registration, submission of Income Tax Returns for the last three financial years, registration with the Labour Department, and a minimum average annual financial turnover of 30% of the estimated tender cost. Successful completion of similar nature manpower supply to government organizations is also a prerequisite. The tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender and detailed work information, are available for download from October 9, 2026, to October 29, 2026. Further details, including specific document requirements for each cover, are available within the provided tender documentation.