[Operation and Maintenance of existing 9 nos. schemes on Mahanadi river having CCA 16750 Ha. In Megalift Cluster-VI in the districts of Cuttack] open

Overview

The tender titled "Operation and Maintenance of existing 9 nos. schemes on Mahanadi river having CCA 16750 Ha. In Megalift Cluster-VI in the districts of Cuttack" is issued by CE Megalift Projects Bhubaneswar. This is an open tender for civil works related to lift irrigation schemes. The tender aims to engage a contractor for a turn-key contract to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the specified irrigation schemes.

Scope / Work

The work involves the operation and maintenance of nine irrigation schemes located on the Mahanadi river, covering a command area of 16,750 hectares. The project is categorized under civil works, specifically focusing on lift irrigation schemes. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and pre-qualification requirements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the Chief Engineer's office in Bhubaneswar, which bidders are encouraged to attend for clarifications.

Fees & EMD

• Tender Fee: ₹10,000 (non-exemptible).
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹2,073,000, which is fixed and can be exempted under certain conditions. The EMD must be payable to the Executive Engineer, Megalift Project Division, Cuttack.
• Payment can be made through both online and offline modes, including bank guarantees and NEFT/RTGS through ICICI Bank.

Key dates

• Tender Publish Date: April 13, 2026
• Bid Submission Start Date: April 13, 2026
• Bid Submission End Date: April 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM
• Document Download Period: April 13, 2026, to April 27, 2026
• Clarification Period: April 13, 2026, to April 16, 2026

Bidders should ensure timely submission of all required documents and compliance with the tender requirements to avoid disqualification.