Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation Tender for 1800mm Sewerage Trunkmain Laying & Microtunneling

This project involves providing and laying an 1800 mm sewerage trunkmain through open excavation (2420 meters) and microtunneling (3180 meters), connecting the National Highway near TP-29 to Adalaj TSPS. The work includes excavation, pipe installation, jointing, backfilling, and surface restoration, aimed at upgrading Gandhinagar's sanitation infrastructure. The project duration is 18 months, with a total estimated cost of INR 973.42 crore. Bidders must follow technical specifications and environmental standards detailed in the tender documents to ensure quality and compliance.

Eligible bidders must:

• Have valid registration and licenses for civil and sewerage projects.
• Demonstrate minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale sewerage infrastructure.
• Submit Scan copies of Tender Fee and EMD as specified.
• Attach all required supporting documents, including past project details and certifications.
• Possess financial capacity with an annual turnover of at least INR 150 crore.
• Meet technical standards and quality certifications such as ISO 9001/14001/45001.
  Non-compliance with these criteria will result in disqualification.

The technical specifications include:

• Pipe Material: Ductile Iron or HDPE.
• Diameter: 1800 mm.
• Total Length: 5600 meters.
• Construction Methods: Open excavation and microtunneling.
• Jointing: Flanged or welded joints.
• Coatings: Anti-corrosion for buried pipes.
• Equipment: Microtunneling machines with minimum 1800 mm diameter.
  Bidders must ensure all work adheres to these specifications, maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards as outlined in the detailed tender documents.

The bidding process involves:

1. Downloading tender documents from the official portal.
2. Registering and obtaining a valid Digital Certificate.
3. Submitting technical bid (tender fee, EMD, documents) online by 25-07-2025 at 17:00.
4. Technical bid evaluation on 25-07-2025 at 17:30.
5. Opening of financial bid at 17:35 on the same day.
6. Final evaluation and contract award expected by 26-07-2025.
   Ensure all submissions are complete and uploaded before the deadline. Late submissions will be rejected, so plan accordingly.

Evaluation will be based on:

• Technical competence and experience (40%).
• Past project performance (30%).
• Financial capacity and bid price (30%).
  Minimum thresholds:
• Technical score must be at least 70/100.
• Financial bids should be within the specified budget.
  Evaluation factors include:
• Quality of previous work
• Compliance with technical standards
• Financial stability and capacity
• Cost competitiveness
  Bidders not meeting minimum criteria will be disqualified from further consideration.