National Centre For Antarctic And Ocean Research Horticulture Maintenance Tender India 2026 - Lumpsum Garden & Lawn Care Service ISO-like Provisions

Tender Overview

The National Centre For Antarctic And Ocean Research (NCAOR), under the Department Of Earth Sciences, invites a lumpsum horticulture maintenance tender covering garden/lawn care, nursery maintenance, grass cutting, site clearing, garden design, soil preparation, planting, and general maintenance. Estimated value is ₹4,200,000 with an EMD of ₹84,000. Work is expected to be executed across NCAOR facilities in India, with a key emphasis on comprehensive landscape upkeep and seasonal plantings. A distinctive clause allows a 25% increase in scope or contract duration subject to buyer consent, enabling flexibility for expanded maintenance. The bidder must be capable of delivering end-to-end garden services with a focus on reliability and consistent upkeep to meet institutional standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No itemized BOQ available; scope includes: maintenance of garden, lawn, field, nursery, parks; care of potted/container plants; wild grass cutting; site clearing; garden designing; soil preparation; planting trees/plants/grass.
• Experience clause requires bidders to demonstrate three years of similar service experience; in the last seven years, three similar projects totaling at least 40% of estimated cost or two projects totaling 50% or one project totaling 80% of estimated cost.
• EMD submission via online RTGS/Internet Banking to Director NCPOR; payment details: Account 10153336180, SBIN0004116, SBI, Goa; online proof to be uploaded with bid.
• Post-award performance security can be paid online or via PBG; submit within 15 days of award; include contract number in transaction details.
• Escalation matrix for service support must be provided by bidder/OEM.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹84,000; can be paid online through RTGS/Internet Banking to Director NCPOR; transaction details must mention bid number and bidding entity.
• Experience: Three years in similar services; in seven years, options include: 3 similar projects ≥ 40% of estimate, or 2 projects ≥ 50%, or 1 project ≥ 80% of estimate.
• Contract variations: 25% scope/quantity/duration flexibility allowed; must be accepted by bidder.
• Payment & Security: Online EMD/PBG accepted; performance security via RTGS/Internet Banking; 15 days to submit PBG post award.
• Certificates: All required certificates must be uploaded; missing documents lead to rejection.
• Support: Escalation matrix for service support must be provided.
• Governance: Lumpsum-based service with emphasis on timely garden maintenance and design readiness.