National Water Development Agency Geotechnical Investigations Tender Patna Bihar 2026 - IS 550 or Similar Standards & EMD ₹62,000

Tender Overview

National Water Development Agency (NWDA) seeks services for geotechnical investigations in Patna, Bihar including borehole drilling, excavation of pits, bore log preparation, field tests (SPT, WPT), soil sampling, laboratory testing, and analysis. Estimated contract value is ₹3,102,000 with an EMD of ₹62,000. The scope covers field exploration and laboratory work to support dam/irrigation project investigations. Quantity details are not disclosed in BOQ, but the contract allows up to ±25% quantity/duration variation at contract issuance and maintains that adjustment post-issuance within 25%. The buyer mandates firm compliance with bid terms and allows consortiums, with each member fully responsible for execution. The tender is positioned as a custom services bid for geotechnical investigation works in the NWDA program.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Geotechnical investigations (drilling of boreholes, excavation of pits, bore log, field tests such as SPT and WPT, soil sampling, lab testing and analysis, report preparation).
• Location: Patna, Bihar (pin code 800001).
• Estimated value: ₹3,102,000; EMD: ₹62,000.
• Delivery/Performance: Field exploration and lab analysis within project timelines; no explicit delivery schedule provided.
• Qualifications: Consortium allowed; proof of past experience via contract copies, client execution certificates, or third-party notes; bi-lateral undertaking required.
• Documentation: Bidder must upload undertaking regarding financial standing and non-liquidation status; OEM/authorizations not explicitly mandated but consortia permitted.
• Special terms: 25% bid quantity/duration flexibility; ensure capability for multi-disciplinary geotechnical work; compliance with generic AtC clauses.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹62,000 (via online/other permitted mode per Terms).
• Experience proof: Contract/invoice with self-certification; client execution certificate; or third-party release notes.
• Consortium: Allowed with single leader; all members equally responsible.
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; typical government practice applies.
• Delivery timeline: Not explicitly stated; subject to contract variation up to 25% at tender issue.
• Bidder health: Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload related undertaking.
• Other docs: GST, PAN, and financial statements commonly required; OEM authorizations not explicitly listed.