Defence Estates Office and Residential Complex Construction in Prayagraj

Work Description - Construction Of Defence Estates Office, Residencial Complex In New Cantt Prayagraj

The E-in-C Branch, Military Engineer Services, acting through the Chief Engineer Lucknow Zone, invites sealed bids from eligible contractors for an Open Tender for the "CONSTRUCTION OF DEFENCE ESTATES OFFICE, RESIDENCIAL COMPLEX IN NEW CANTT PRAYAGRAJ". This significant civil works project, with an estimated tender value of ₹9,15,25,000, is to be completed within 365 days and falls under the 'Works' category with a Lump-sum form of contract. The tender, identified by Reference Number CELZ/PRJ/T-19 of 2025-26 and Tender ID 2026_MES_771855_1, was e-published on 12-Jun-2026 at 06:00 PM. Prospective bidders are advised that document download commenced on 12-Jun-2026 at 06:30 PM and will conclude on 04-Aug-2026 at 06:00 PM. Bid submission starts on 28-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM and closes on 04-Aug-2026 at 06:00 PM. Bids will be opened on 11-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM at HQ Chief Engineer Lucknow Zone, Lucknow. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹3,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹7,83,000 are required. Both the tender fee and EMD are payable to "G E East Prayagraj" at Prayagraj, with EMD exemption allowed for eligible bidders via BG/ST. Payment for both can be made via Demand Draft or Bankers Cheque. The bidding process follows a two-cover system, comprising Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents and Cover 2 for Finance. Cover 1 requires the submission of scanned copies of the application for tender on the firm's letterhead, enlistment letter with appendices (duly renewed) for enlisted contractors, DDs for tender fees and EMD, GST, EPF, and ESIC registrations, a duly signed integrity pact, and other specified documents as per the NIT for both enlisted and unenlisted contractors. Cover 2 is designated for Tender Documents and the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). The pre-qualification criteria specify 'Class S, Cat a(i)'. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Chief Engineer Lucknow Zone, located at HQ CHIEF ENGINEER LUCKNOW ZONE, 17 Cariappa Road, Lucknow Cantt, PO- Dilkusha, Lucknow 226002 (UP).