CE Water Resources Department Aurangabad Invites Bids for ₹766.66 Crore Lift Irrigation Scheme Civil Works in Dharashiv
The CE Water Resources Department Aurangabad has issued an open tender worth ₹766.66 crore for construction, testing, and commissioning of civil works in Stage 6 of the Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS 2) under KMIP, covering the Ramdara to Bori-Ekuraga stretch in Dharashiv district.
Key Takeaways
- ✓₹766.66 crore tender for civil works in Stage 6 (Ramdara to Bori-Ekuraga) under LIS 2 of KMIP, Dharashiv.
- ✓Scope includes construction, testing, commissioning, and 5 years of operation and maintenance.
- ✓Bids invited by CE Water Resources Department Aurangabad; tender reference E-Tender Notice No.04 For 2026-27.
- ✓Tender fee is ₹11,800 and EMD is ₹3.83 crore, both payable online.
- ✓Bid submission window: 9 July 2026 to 23 July 2026 via EPROCURE portal.
- ✓Tender opening scheduled for 27 July 2026 at Dharashiv.
The CE Water Resources Department Aurangabad has floated a major open tender valued at ₹766.66 crore for the construction, testing, and commissioning of civil works in Stage 6 (Ramdara to Bori-Ekuraga) of the Lift Irrigation Scheme (LIS 2) under the Krishna Marathwada Irrigation Project (KMIP) in Dharashiv district. This initiative aims to strengthen irrigation infrastructure in a region known for its water scarcity and agricultural challenges.
The project also includes operation and maintenance (O&M) of the entire scheme for five years, followed by handing over for irrigation management. Interested contractors can apply through the EPROCURE portal, with the bid submission window open from 9 July to 23 July 2026.
Scope of Work
- Construction, testing, and commissioning of civil works such as rising main, surge system, DC, and gravity PDN in Stage 6 (Ramdara to Bori-Ekuraga).
- Includes operation and maintenance (O&M) of the entire scheme for five years.
- Handing over the scheme for irrigation management after O&M period.
- Project falls under LIS 2 of Krishna Marathwada Irrigation Project (KMIP) in Dharashiv district.
- Tender covers all civil works related to lift irrigation for the specified stretch.
Key dates, fees, and EMD details for the LIS 2 KMIP Dharashiv tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
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Access the tender documents and details on the EPROCURE portal.
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Download the NIT and work item documents starting from 9 July 2026, 10:05 AM.
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Pay the tender fee of ₹11,800 and EMD of ₹3.83 crore online via SBI Bank.
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Prepare and upload the required technical and financial bid documents in the specified formats.
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Submit bids online before the deadline of 23 July 2026, 6:00 PM.
Why It Matters
This project is set to enhance irrigation management in the drought-prone Dharashiv region, supporting local agriculture by improving water delivery infrastructure and ensuring sustained operation through a five-year O&M period.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents on the EPROCURE portal and ensure their bids are submitted before 23 July 2026. With a significant investment in irrigation infrastructure, this tender represents a major opportunity for civil works contractors in Maharashtra.
