Central University of Tamil Nadu housekeeping and gardening services tender Thiruvarur Tamil Nadu 2026

Tender Overview

The Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu invites bids for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) covering Housekeeping and Gardening services at Academic, Administrative, Hostel, and Residential zones. Estimated value: ₹2,21,25,118 with an EMD of ₹1,14,576. Bidders must establish a local service presence in Tamil Nadu and open a dedicated office in Thiruvvarur within 30 days of award. The contract accommodates up to a 50% variation in quantity or duration, subject to consent for lump-sum service. A site visit is encouraged; appointment via [email protected]. Integrity Pact and DD/online EMD options apply. This is a multi-zone, multi-site facilities management tender requiring comprehensive workforce deployment and compliance with state procurement norms.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Annual Maintenance Contract for Housekeeping and Gardening across Academic, Administrative, Hostel, and Residential zones.
• Estimated contract value: ₹2,21,25,118; EMD: ₹1,14,576; Lump-sum scope may vary up to 50% with consent.
• Key delivery/operational requirements: Local TN office presence; mandatory Thiruvarur office within 30 days of award; site visits at bidder’s expense; service provider to ensure staffing, compliance, and site readiness.
• Compliance elements: Integrity Pact; site-visit rights; bank proof for EMD submission if using Demand Draft; submission of scanned DD with bid plus hardcopy within 5 days of bid end.
• Payment mechanism: Salaries paid by the service provider first; reimbursement by the buyer upon verification of statutory documents (PF/ESIC).
• Eligibility prompts: Notified as a service contract with specified location and multi-zone scope; prior TN-based operations preferred.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD options: ₹1,14,576 via Demand Draft payable to Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur; scanned DD copy upload required; hardcopy to be delivered within 5 days.
• Office requirements: Registered office in Tamil Nadu; successful bidder must open an office in Thiruvvarur within 30 days of award.
• Site visit: Bidders must conduct site visits at their own cost; appointments via email.
• Integrity Pact: Signed copy to be uploaded as per CU-T policy.
• Debarment: Bidder and associates must not be blacklisted by government agencies (Annexure I).