[Selection of Agency for Establishment and Operations of the Research and Reference Wing along with Development and Maintenance of the Digital Archival Portal with Dedicated Resources.] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Directorate General of Information and Public Relations has issued an open tender for the selection of an agency to establish and operate the Research and Reference Wing, along with the development and maintenance of a Digital Archival Portal with dedicated resources.
Scope / Work
The selected agency will be responsible for the establishment and operations of the Research and Reference Wing, as well as the development and maintenance of the Digital Archival Portal. Detailed requirements and qualifications can be found in the tender documents.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹10,000 (non-exemptible)
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹1,500,000 (non-exemptible)
Both fees must be paid online.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 13-Feb-2026 02:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 13-Feb-2026 02:00 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 07-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 08-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
- Pre-Bid Meeting: 25-Feb-2026 12:00 PM at Directorate General of Information and Public Relations, Mumbai.
Documents
Bidders can download the following documents from the official portal:
- Tender Notice
- Tender Document
- Commercial Bid PDF
- BoQ (Price Bid)
How to proceed
Interested bidders should prepare their bids in accordance with the requirements outlined in the tender documents and ensure compliance with all submission guidelines. Attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications and submit bids before the deadline.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD size
- tight bid timelines
- non-exemptible fees
- withdrawal allowed
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹15,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹10,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 13-Feb-2026 02:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 07-Apr-2026 05:00 PM |
| Opening date | 08-Apr-2026 05:00 PM |
Documents available from 13-Feb-2026 02:00 PM to 07-Apr-2026 05:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_2198669.xls | 367.5 KB | XLS | |
| Commercialbid.pdf | 347.23 KB | ||
| Tenderdoc.pdf | 1.14 MB | ||
| Second.pdf | 503.33 KB | ||
| Pre_Bid_DGIPR.pdf | 171.15 KB | ||
| First_Extension.pdf | 271.2 KB | ||
| RRW_extension.pdf | 212.1 KB | ||
| Pre_Bid_DGIPR.pdf | 171.15 KB |
Corrigenda
Official amendments and notices. PDFs open in the same viewer as tender documents (sign in, verified email, daily limit applies).
Date
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second.pdf | 503.33 | ||
| Pre_Bid_DGIPR.pdf | 171.15 | ||
| First_Extension.pdf | 271.2 | ||
| RRW_extension.pdf | 212.1 |
Pre Bid Date
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre_Bid_DGIPR.pdf | 171.15 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous Services |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Item Rate |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Directorate General of Information and Public Relations |
| Source portal | mahatenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Director General |
|---|---|
| Address | Directorate General of Information and Public Relation, Ground Floor, Main Building, Mantralaya, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai, 400032 |
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