Joshimath Water Distribution Pipeline Repair and Replacement Project

The Garrison Engineer, GE 871 EWS, C/O 56 APO, PIN- 913871, under the E-IN-C BRANCH - MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES, is inviting bids for the "SPECIAL REPAIR OF UNSERVICEABLE/ RUSTED WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE LINE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AT JOSHIMATH UNDER GE 871 EWS." This is an open tender for Works, specifically Pipe Laying Works, with an Item Rate form of contract. The work is estimated to be completed within 180 days. The tender documents are available for download from October 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM until November 09, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Bids must be submitted between November 02, 2026, at 11:00 AM and November 09, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹38,200, payable to GE 871 EWS at Joshimath, and EMD through Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit or EMD exemption is allowed. A tender fee of ₹500 is applicable, payable to GE 871 EWS at Joshimath. The bid opening will take place on November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of GE 871 EWS. This is a two-cover tender process, requiring a scanned copy of the application, enlistment letter with MES, demand draft as tender cost, relevant documents for un-enlisted contractors, employee provident fund code number, and GST registration number in Cover 1 (Fee/PreQual/Technical), and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in Cover 2 (Finance). The bid validity period is 60 days. Further details regarding tenderer class and specific document requirements are as per the NIT and tender documents.