Consultancy Services for Varanasi Zonal Development Plans

The Varanasi Development Authority, a State Government and UT organization, hereby invites an Open Tender for consultancy services related to the development of Zonal Development Plans in Varanasi. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is designated with Tender ID 2026_UPVDA_1190277_1 and Tender Reference Number 260/VDA/NIYOJAN/2026-27. The tender requires the appointment of a qualified consultant to undertake this significant urban planning initiative. The tender documents are available for download from September 28, 2026, at 12:30 PM until October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Bids must be submitted between September 28, 2026, at 12:30 PM and October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the VDA Meeting Hall, with online access provided via Meeting ID 363 794 0578 and Passcode 12345678. The tender involves a two-cover bidding process, with Cover 1 for Technical bids (Document Type: .pdf) and Cover 2 for Financial bids (Document Type: .xls). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹4,00,000, payable to the Secretary Varanasi Development Authority at Varanasi. The Tender Fee is ₹10,900, also payable to the Secretary Varanasi Development Authority at Varanasi. The stipulated period of work is 240 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. The bid opening will take place on October 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Varanasi. Interested bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed terms, conditions, and pre-qualification criteria.