Turnkey Construction of Amlarem Water Supply Scheme in Meghalaya

Work Description - Water Supply System

The Public Health Engineering Department of the Government of Meghalaya, acting through the Chief Engineer at the PHE Administrative Building in Shillong, invites eligible contractors to submit bids for the construction of the Amlarem Water Supply Scheme, a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional water security. Classified as an open, turn-key works tender under the reference number CE/PHE/TB-344/2025-26/05, this contract mandates the comprehensive execution of a water supply system within a defined duration of 1,095 days, ensuring full accountability from design to final commissioning. Prospective bidders must adhere to strict financial and procedural requirements, including the submission of a non-refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,524,000 and a tender fee of ₹20,000, both payable to the Chief Engineer, PHE, Meghalaya, via acceptable instruments such as Demand Drafts, Bankers Cheques, Irrevocable Bank Guarantees, or Fixed Deposit Receipts. The bidding process is structured into two covers: the first for technical qualifications and pre-qualification criteria, and the second for financial pricing, with no allowance for multi-currency transactions, preferential treatment, or two-stage bidding. Key milestones require bidders to download and review the necessary documents, including the Notice Inviting Tenders, bid documents, bill of quantities, and reference drawings, between August 20, 2026, at 2:45 PM and September 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids must be submitted by the same deadline, with the formal bid opening scheduled to take place at 3:30 PM on September 11, 2026, at the Office of the Chief Engineer, PHE, Meghalaya, Shillong. Bidders are advised to ensure their submissions are valid for a period of 90 days and to comply with all technical and financial specifications outlined in the provided tender documents to avoid disqualification.