Work Description - Strengthening Fencing And Repairs To The Compound Wall And Gates Of Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thuckalai, 2024-25

The Directorate of Archaeology, a State Government entity, is inviting tenders for the "Strengthening Fencing and Repairs to the Compound Wall and Gates of Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thuckalai, 2024-25". This open tender, with a tender reference number of ARCDA/998/24-T3, involves civil works with an estimated value of ₹33,64,359. The project will be awarded through a percentage-based contract and requires a fixed EMD of ₹50,000, payable through bank guarantee or surety, or exemption may be allowed. The tender documents, including the NIT, BOQ, and preliminary agreement, are available for download starting August 30, 2024, with a deadline of September 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Directorate of Archaeology. The project is located at Padmanabhapuram Palace, Thuckalai, and requires experienced contractors with a proven track record in heritage building restoration, demonstrating completion of at least one similar project exceeding 50% of the estimated PAC within the past five years. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically through the specified portal, adhering to the detailed instructions outlined in the tender documents.