[ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF ARCHAOELOGICAL GARDEN AT AKBARS TOMB INNER, SIKANDRA, AGRA AS ENUMERATED IN TENDER FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2026-27] open

Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India has issued an open tender for the annual maintenance and upkeep of the archaeological garden at Akbar's Tomb Inner, Sikandra, Agra, for the financial year 2026-27. The tender ID is 2026_ASI_911896_1, published on June 6, 2026. This project is categorized under services and involves a contract type of works.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes the annual maintenance and upkeep of the archaeological garden as detailed in the tender document. The total tender value is ₹5,668,330, and the period of work is set for 270 days. Bidders should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents, which include having relevant experience and financial turnover.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee associated with this tender. However, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹141,708 is required, which is payable to the Superintending Archaeologist at ASI Agra Circle, Agra. Bidders are allowed to seek exemption from EMD as per the applicable rules. Payment must be made offline, and the EMD should be submitted in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR).

Key dates

• Published Date: June 6, 2026, at 02:55 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: June 6, 2026, at 02:55 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: June 29, 2026, at 03:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: June 30, 2026, at 03:30 PM
• Document Download Start Date: June 6, 2026, at 02:55 PM
• Document Download End Date: June 29, 2026, at 03:00 PM

Bidders should ensure timely submission of their bids and all required documents to avoid disqualification.