Maharashtra Invites Bids for ₹194.96 Crore C.C. Paver Lining Project on Bembla Main Canal in Yavatmal
The CE-Water Resources Dept. Amravati has floated an open tender worth ₹194.96 crore for the construction of C.C. paver lining in black cotton soil patches along the Bembla Main Canal and its distributaries in Yavatmal. Interested contractors can submit bids online until 18 August 2026.
Key Takeaways
- ✓₹194.96 crore tender for C.C. paver lining on Bembla Main Canal and branches.
- ✓Project covers KM 1 to 113, addressing black cotton soil patches.
- ✓Bids accepted online via EPROCURE portal until 18 August 2026.
- ✓EMD set at ₹97.48 lakh; tender fee is ₹11,800, both payable online.
- ✓Tender notice number: e-Tender/1/2026-27, issued by CE-Water Resources Dept. Amravati.
- ✓Bid validity is 120 days from submission.
The CE-Water Resources Department, Amravati, has issued an open tender inviting bids for a major canal infrastructure upgrade in Yavatmal district. The project, valued at ₹194.96 crore, involves the construction of cement concrete (C.C.) paver lining in black cotton soil patches along the Bembla Main Canal, its branch canals, distributaries, and minors from KM 1 to 113.
This initiative aims to strengthen irrigation infrastructure in a region known for its challenging black cotton soils, which often impact canal stability and water delivery. Bidders can access and submit documents through the EPROCURE portal, with the deadline for bid submission set for 18 August 2026.
Scope of Work
- Construction of C.C. paver lining in black cotton soil patches on the Bembla Main Canal.
- Work extends from KM 1 to 113, covering branch canals, distributaries, and minors.
- Project targets areas prone to instability due to black cotton soil.
- All works fall under the jurisdiction of EE Bembla Irrigation Division, Yavatmal.
- Contract type is percentage-based, under the civil works category.
Key dates, fees, and EMD requirements for the Bembla Main Canal C.C. paver lining tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Download the tender documents and BOQ from the EPROCURE portal starting 3 August 2026, 09:00 AM.
- 2
Pay the tender fee of ₹11,800 and processing fee of ₹500 online; no exemptions allowed.
- 3
Submit the EMD of ₹97,48,164 online; EMD exemption is not permitted.
- 4
Prepare and upload the required technical and financial documents in the specified covers.
- 5
Submit completed bids online via EPROCURE by 18 August 2026, 06:00 PM.
Why It Matters
Upgrading the Bembla Main Canal with C.C. paver lining in black cotton soil patches will enhance irrigation reliability and reduce water loss, directly supporting agricultural productivity in Yavatmal’s key farming zones.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents and complete their submissions on the EPROCURE portal before the 18 August 2026 deadline. Timely participation is crucial for those aiming to contribute to this vital irrigation upgrade.
