Work Description - Comprehensive Conservation Works To The Protected Monument, East Fort Gate And Ancillary Structures, Thiruvananthapuram

The Directorate of Archaeology, Government of Kerala, invites bids for "Comprehensive Conservation Works to the Protected Monument, East Fort Gate and Ancillary Structures, Thiruvananthapuram" under Tender Reference Number ARCDA/1006/24-T3. This open tender, with a tender value of ₹60,21,368, seeks experienced contractors to undertake comprehensive conservation works on the East Fort Gate and associated structures. The project involves traditional lime plastering as a major component and requires a minimum of five years' experience in similar heritage building conservation projects. The tender documents can be downloaded from the Directorate of Archaeology website from 27th August 2024, 03:30 PM onwards. Bid submission closes on 19th September 2024, 03:00 PM, and the bid opening will take place on 25th September 2024, 11:00 AM at the Directorate of Archaeology. Interested parties must submit a scanned copy of a duly filled preliminary agreement on Rs. 200/- stamp paper, along with registration certificates, proof of experience in heritage building conservation, detailed contractor bio-data, and valid tax registration certificates. The EMD amount is ₹50,000, payable online. This is a single-stage tender with a fixed tender fee of ₹2,500. The contract duration is 365 days, and the work location is East Fort Gate, Thiruvananthapuram. For further details and clarifications, please contact the Director, Dept. of Archaeology at the Directorate of Archaeology, Sundaravilasam Palace, Fort P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695023.