[Development and Upgradation of Existing Airport at Saharsa for Code-2B Type of Aircraft.] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Airports Authority of India has published an open tender for the development and upgradation of the existing airport at Saharsa, Bihar, specifically designed for Code-2B type aircraft. The tender ID is 2026_AAI_275206_1, and it was published on April 21, 2026. The project involves significant civil works, including the construction of a Pre-Fab Steel Structure Terminal Building, Pre-Engineered ATC Tower, and Fire Station, among other associated buildings, under an EPC contract.
Scope / Work
The scope of work includes:
- Construction of various airport facilities on EPC mode.
- The total tender value is approximately ₹35.14 crores.
- The period of work is set for 450 days, with a bid validity of 90 days.
- Bidders must comply with pre-qualification requirements as specified in the tender document.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹5,900, non-exemptible, payable online.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹1,05,42,000, fixed amount, non-exemptible. Bidders must provide a scanned copy of the Insurance Surety Bond or Bank Guarantee against the EMD.
Key dates
- Document Download Start: April 22, 2026, 09:30 AM
- Document Download End: June 8, 2026, 06:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start: April 22, 2026, 09:30 AM
- Bid Submission End: June 8, 2026, 06:00 PM
- Clarification Period: April 22, 2026, to May 18, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Pre-Bid Meeting: May 6, 2026, 03:00 PM at Mediation Hall, Air India Building, New Delhi.
Bidders are encouraged to review the tender documents thoroughly and prepare all required documentation in advance to ensure compliance with the submission requirements.
AI insights
Construction of Pre-Fab Steel Structure Terminal Building, Pre-Engineered ATC Tower, Pre-Engineered Fire Station and other associated Buildings at Saharsa Airport on EPC Mode.
Risk factors
- high EMD size
- tight submission timelines
- compliance with technical specifications
- document completeness
Financials
| Tender value | ₹35,14,00,000 |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,05,42,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹5,900 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 21-Apr-2026 06:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 08-Jun-2026 06:00 PM |
| Opening date | 16-Jun-2026 11:00 AM |
Documents available from 22-Apr-2026 09:30 AM to 08-Jun-2026 06:00 PM. Clarification window: 22-Apr-2026 09:30 AM to 18-May-2026 06:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_321617.xls | 328 KB | XLS | |
| Tender_Doc_Vol_I.pdf | 26.56 MB | ||
| Tender_Doc_Vol_II.pdf | 26.56 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Saharsa, Bihar |
|---|---|
| Category | Civil Works - Buildings |
| Period of work | 450 days |
| Bid validity | 90 days |
Development and Upgradation of Existing Airport at Saharsa for Code-2B Type of Aircraft.
Organisation chain
Airports Authority of India||CHQ - AAI||Engineering Civil - AAI
Basic details
- Tender reference: AAI/CHQ/EDENGG-ER/SAHARSA/2026
- Tender ID: 2026_AAI_275206_1
- Tender type: Open Tender
- Form of contract: EPC Contract
- Tender category: Works
- No. of covers: 2
- Payment mode: Online
- Withdrawal allowed: Yes
Work item
- Work description: Construction of Pre-Fab Steel Structure Terminal Building, Pre-Engineered ATC Tower, Pre-Engineered Fire Station and other associated Buildings at Saharsa Airport on EPC Mode.
- NDA / pre-qualification: As per Tender Document
- Independent external monitor / remarks: As per Tender Document
- Tender value (₹): 35,14,00,000
- Product category: Civil Works - Buildings
- Contract type: Tender
- Location: Saharsa, Bihar
- Pincode: 852201
- Pre-bid meeting: 06-May-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid opening place: New Delhi
- Bid validity (days): 90
- Period of work (days): 450
Fees & EMD
- Tender fee (₹): 5,900
- Fee payable to: Nil
- Fee payable at: Nil
- Tender fee exemption: No
- EMD (₹): 1,05,42,000
- EMD exemption: No
- EMD type: fixed
Critical dates
- Published: 21-Apr-2026 06:30 PM
- Bid opening: 16-Jun-2026 11:00 AM
- Document download / sale start: 22-Apr-2026 09:30 AM
- Document download / sale end: 08-Jun-2026 06:00 PM
- Bid submission start: 22-Apr-2026 09:30 AM
- Bid submission end: 08-Jun-2026 06:00 PM
Covers (bid packets)
- 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — Scanned copy of Challan in respect of online payment done through CPP Portal against Tender Fee. — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Insurance Surety Bond/BG against EMD — .pdf
- Duly filled PQ Proforma — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Tender Acceptance Letter — .pdf
- Scanned copy of PAN and GST Undertaking regarding ESI PF — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Undertaking regarding Blacklisting/ Debarment on Bidders Letter Head — .pdf
- Scanned copy of details of similar works completed during last 07 years with completion certificate — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Financial Information(Turnover) Profit Loss statement as per abridged balance sheet — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Net Worth — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Signed Integrity Pact — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Undertaking on Companies Letter to deploy sufficient plant and machinery — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Authorization Letter/Power of Attorney along with copy of Certificate — .pdf
- Scanned copy of certificate regarding requirement of local contents — .pdf
- Undertaking for Declaration by Bidder Regarding Requirement of Local Contents — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Declaration for compliance to the OM as per Annexure-14 — .pdf
- Form of undertaking from Indian parent/principal company firm — .pdf
- Undertaking for regarding ESI and PF/GST or Pre-GST Taxes as per Annexure 16 — .pdf
- Scanned copy of Minimum annual value of general construction work as per Annexure-17 — .pdf
- Duly filled Scanned copy of declaration as per attached Annexure-27 — .pdf
- Any other document as per NIT — .pdf
- 2 — Finance — BOQ — .xls
Payment instruments
- Online: SBI Bank
Tender inviting authority
- Name: SM(Engg.-Civil)-ER
- Address: Airports Authority of India, O/o ED Engg. ER, CHQ, 2nd Floor, Old RD Building, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | EPC Contract |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Airports Authority of India||CHQ - AAI||Engineering Civil - AAI |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Covers (bid packets)
What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.
| Cover no. | Cover type | Description | Document type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee/PreQual/Technical | Scanned copy of Challan in respect of online payment done through CPP Portal against Tender Fee. | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Insurance Surety Bond/BG against EMD | |
| — | — | Duly filled PQ Proforma | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Tender Acceptance Letter | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of PAN and GST Undertaking regarding ESI PF | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Undertaking regarding Blacklisting/ Debarment on Bidders Letter Head | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of details of similar works completed during last 07 years with completion certificate | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Financial Information(Turnover) Profit Loss statement as per abridged balance sheet | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Net Worth | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Signed Integrity Pact | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Undertaking on Companies Letter to deploy sufficient plant and machinery | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Authorization Letter/Power of Attorney along with copy of Certificate | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of certificate regarding requirement of local contents | |
| — | — | Undertaking for Declaration by Bidder Regarding Requirement of Local Contents | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Declaration for compliance to the OM as per Annexure-14 | |
| — | — | Form of undertaking from Indian parent/principal company firm | |
| — | — | Undertaking for regarding ESI and PF/GST or Pre-GST Taxes as per Annexure 16 | |
| — | — | Scanned copy of Minimum annual value of general construction work as per Annexure-17 | |
| — | — | Duly filled Scanned copy of declaration as per attached Annexure-27 | |
| — | — | Any other document as per NIT | |
| 2 | Finance | BOQ | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | SM(Engg.-Civil)-ER |
|---|---|
| Address | Airports Authority of India, O/o ED Engg. ER, CHQ, 2nd Floor, Old RD Building, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110003 |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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