Smart Digital LED Display Conversion and Advertisement Rights in Varanasi (DFBOT)

Work Description - Selection Of Concessionaire For Con Of 13 Existing Variable Message Display Units Into Smart Digital Led Advertisement Displays, Operation, Maintenance And Commercial Advertisement Rights On Design, Finance, Build, Operate And Transfer Basis

This tender, reference number 157/T/VSCL/TENDER/2026-27, issued by the Chief Executive Officer, VSCL, Varanasi Nagar Nigam Varanasi, seeks a qualified Concessionaire for the Design, Finance, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DFBOT) of 13 existing Variable Message Display Units into Smart Digital LED Advertisement Displays. The scope includes the conversion of these units, along with their ongoing operation, maintenance, and the granting of commercial advertisement rights. This open tender process is scheduled to commence with document downloads and clarifications starting on July 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Office of VSCL, 2nd Floor Trinetra Bhawan, Sigra, Varanasi. Bid submissions will be accepted from July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM until August 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM, also at the Office of VSCL. A Tender Fee of ₹11,800 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 are required, payable to the Chief Executive Officer, Varanasi Smart City Ltd. This tender is for Civil Works and is structured with two covers: Cover 1 for Tender Fee/EMD/Technical Bid, and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid/BOQ. The contract form is Item Rate, and the bid validity is for 180 days. The period of work is estimated at 2555 days. Further details and documents, including the RFP document and BOQ, are available for download.