Annual Maintenance and Upkeep for Taj Mahal's Inner Archaeological Garden, Agra

Work Description - As Per Tender Document

The Archaeological Survey of India, through the Superintending Archaeologist, Agra Circle (Address: O/O SUPERINTENDING ARCHAEOLOGIST, 22, MALL ROAD, A), invites open tenders from eligible and qualified firms/agencies for the "Annual Maintenance and Upkeep of Archaeological Garden at Taj Mahal (Inner), Agra for the Financial Year 2026-27." This significant service contract, identified by Tender Reference Number 01/03/09/2026-27/HD, involves works with an estimated tender value of ₹33,68,261 and a specified work period of 270 days at the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra. The tendering process officially commenced with e-publication and the start of document download and bid submission on 06-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM. Interested bidders must ensure the completion of document download and bid submission by the deadline of 20-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM, with the bids scheduled for opening on 21-Jul-2026 at 03:30 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹84,207 is required, payable to the Superintending Archaeologist at ASI Agra Circle Agra, with exemption options available as per rules, and there is no associated tender fee. Bidders are required to submit proposals under a two-cover system, encompassing detailed technical and financial submissions. Key eligibility criteria for the technical cover include registration with ASI/PWD/CPWD/State/Central government departments, an average annual financial turnover of at least 30% of the estimated tender cost during the last three financial years (F.Y. 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26), proven experience in successfully completing similar nature of works, possession of valid GST and PAN registrations, and submission of Income Tax Returns for the specified financial years, alongside a Tender Acceptance Letter and a Declaration Certificate of Blacklisting. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to download and thoroughly review all associated tender documents, including the NIT, technical eligibility criteria, acceptance and declaration forms, annexures, and the Bill of Quantity (BOQ), for complete details and compliance requirements.