[EOI cum PQ Bid for HFRR Project on EPC Mode I basis] open

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Ref: BARC/HFRR/EPC-PQB/222 Date 05-06-2026 · ID: 2026_BARC_911131_1

Value: ₹9,16,00,00,000

Category Power/Energy Projects/Products

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has published an Open Tender for the Expression of Interest (EOI) cum Pre-Qualification (PQ) Bid for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a High Flux Research Reactor (HFRR) at Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam. The tender is valued at ₹9,160,000,000 and is aimed at contractors with expertise in civil, mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation works.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes the complete EPC for the HFRR project, which encompasses various engineering disciplines and auxiliary systems. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for specific pre-qualification criteria and additional details. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at BARC, Mumbai, where potential bidders can clarify any doubts regarding the tender.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender, which may facilitate participation from a broader range of bidders. However, bidders should ensure compliance with all other eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents.

Key dates

  • Published Date: June 5, 2026
  • Document Download Start Date: June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM
  • Document Download End Date: July 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
  • Clarification Start Date: June 5, 2026, 5:05 PM
  • Clarification End Date: June 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
  • Bid Submission Start Date: July 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
  • Bid Submission End Date: July 14, 2026, 3:00 PM
  • Bid Opening Date: July 15, 2026, 3:00 PM

Bidders should be mindful of the timelines to ensure timely submission of their bids and necessary documents.

AI insights

Risk factors

  • tight timelines for bid submission
  • no EMD may attract non-serious bidders
  • requirement for detailed documentation
  • pre-bid meeting for clarifications

Financials

Tender value ₹9,16,00,00,000
EMD amount ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil
Tender fee ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil

Timeline

Publish date 5 Jun 2026
Bid end 14 Jul 2026
Opening date 15 Jul 2026

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Bid Opening Date 15-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission End Date 14-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
Bid Submission Start Date 09-Jul-2026 11:00 AM
Clarification End Date 22-Jun-2026 03:00 PM
Clarification Start Date 05-Jun-2026 05:05 PM
Document Download / Sale End Date 14-Jul-2026 03:00 PM
Document Download / Sale Start Date 05-Jun-2026 05:00 PM
Published Date 05-Jun-2026 04:55 PM

Tender Documents

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FormsAF_PQBHFRR.xls 79 KB XLS
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Scope_of_Work_Introduction.pdf 11.89 MB PDF
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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam
Category Power/Energy Projects/Products
Period of work 1825 days
Bid validity 180 days

Tender basics

Tender type Open Tender
Form of contract EOI
Tender category Works
No. of covers 1
Organisation chain Bhabha Atomic Research Centre||Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Visakhapatnam
Source portal eprocure.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/Finance Turnover, P/L statements/Erosion of Net worth, Bankers Certificate/Net worth, Bidding Capacity .pdf
List of Similar works (as per Form C) and List of Ongoing works (as per Form D) .pdf
Performance Certificates (as per Form E) .pdf
Details of Firm/Organization, Registration Certificate of Firm, PAN, GST, EPF and ESIC Registrations .pdf
All Undertakings/Declarations - Annexure-1 to Annexure-11, Bank Details from the bidder .pdf
Forms A-F in Excel Format .xls

Authority details

Inviting authority Chief Engineer, BARC, Visakhaptnam
Address BARC(V) Main Campus, Gajuwaka - Yellamanchili Road, Maduturu Sub Post Office, Visakhapatnam 531011.

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