Eastern Naubat Khana Taj Mahal Agra Manpower Supply for Heritage Repairs

The Archaeological Survey of India, through the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, invites sealed bids for the "Repairs to Eastern Naubat Khana at Taj Mahal Agra - Supply of Manpower" tender. This open tender, identified by Tender Reference Number 03/TAJ/19/2026-27/W and Tender ID 2026_ASI_931243_1, seeks to procure manpower supply services for the monumental Taj Mahal in Agra, with an estimated tender value of ₹41,99,758 and a work period of 180 days. Bidders are required to submit a bid security (EMD) of ₹1,04,994, payable to the Superintending Archaeologist. The tender documents are available for download from October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM until November 12, 2026, 03:00 PM, with bid submissions also commencing and ending within these dates. Bid opening will take place on November 13, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the office of the Superintending Archaeologist, 22, Mall Road, Agra (PIN 282001). This tender is a two-cover system, requiring technical and pre-qualification documents in Cover 1, and the financial bid in Cover 2. Prospective bidders must adhere to the stringent eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents, which include registrations with ASI, PWD, CPWD, MES, State/Central Government bodies, GST, EPF, ESI, Labour Department, and demonstrated successful completion of similar manpower supply contracts to government entities, along with a specified average annual financial turnover. Income tax returns for the last three financial years are also mandatory. Further details, including the Notice Inviting Tender and detailed Work Item Documents, are available for download.