Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

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RFP | Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

Key Information

Tender Inviting Authority Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited

Name of Project Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for

Development of Gandhi Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat.

Brief Scope ● Preparation of overall Master Plan taking into consideration the

overall vison, demand assessment, land availability (including

ownership study, identification of encroachment and proposed

resettlement and rehabilitation), statutory restrictions to identify a

shelf of projects

● The proposed development should be financially sustainable

and clearly identify potential projects which can be developed on

● Based on the approved projects, the consultant shall undertake all

surveys and investigation for the preparation of DPR and

● Take all clearances (ASI, CRZ and other such clearance as may

be applicable) on behalf of TCGL.

● Prepare detailed design of each project including working

drawings, GFC, preparation of tender documents

● Provide periodic site supervision during the implementation

● Coordination between the Authority, Contractor, and PMC

Agency engaged for day-to-day construction supervision and any

other agencies/ stakeholders involved in this project.

Project Duration 24 Months (including 18 months for project implementation)

Estimated Project Cost Rs. 100.00 Crores

Consortium Not Permitted

Tender Fee Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only)

Bid Security / Earnest Money Rs. 1.90 lakhs (Rupees One Lakh Ninety Thousand only)

RFP | Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

1. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) or the

2. The information contained in this RFP is selective and is subject to updating, expansion, revision and

amendment. It does not, and does not purport to, contain all the information that a Bidder may require. Neither

Authority nor any of their officers; employees nor any of its advisors / consultants undertakes to provide any

prospective bidder with access to any additional information or to update the information in this RFP or to

correct any inaccuracies therein which may become apparent. Each prospective bidder must conduct its own

analysis of the information contained in this RFP or to correct any inaccuracies therein that may this RFP and

is advised to carry out its own investigation into the proposed Project, the legislative and regulatory regime

which applies thereto and by and all matters pertinent to the proposed Project and to seek its own professional

advice on the legal, financial, regulatory and taxation consequences of entering into any agreement or

arrangement relating to the proposed Project.

3. This RFP is neither an agreement nor an offer by the Authority to the prospective Bidders or any other person.

The purpose of this RFP is to provide interested parties with information that may be useful to them in making

/ submitting their Bids (technical and financial bids) pursuant to this RFP. This RFP includes statements, which

reflect various assumptions and assessments arrived at by the Authority in relation to the Project. Such

assumptions, assessments and statements do not purport to contain all the information that each Bidder may

require. This RFP may not be appropriate for all persons, and it is not possible for the Authority, its employees

or advisors to consider the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of each Bidder who

reads or uses this RFP. The assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in the Bidding

Documents, may not be complete, accurate, adequate or correct. Each Bidder should, therefore, conduct its

own investigations and analysis and should check the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, reliability and

completeness of the assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in this RFP and obtain

independent advice from appropriate sources.

4. Information provided in this RFP to the Bidder(s) is on a wide range of matters, some of which may depend

upon interpretation of law. The information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory

requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. The Authority

accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on law expressed

5. The Authority, its employees and advisors make no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to

any person, including any applicant or Bidder under any law, statute, rules or regulations or tort, principles of

restitution or unjust enrichment or otherwise for any loss, damages, cost or expense which may arise from or

be incurred or suffered on account of anything contained in this RFP or otherwise, including the accuracy,

adequacy, correctness, completeness or reliability of the RFP and any assessment, assumption, statement or

information contained therein or deemed to form part of this RFP or arising in any way for participation in this

6. The Authority also accepts no liability of any nature whether resulting from negligence or otherwise howsoever

caused arising from reliance of any Bidder upon the statements contained in this RFP.

7. The Authority may in its absolute discretion prior to the Bid Due Date, but without being under any obligation

to do so, update, amend or supplement the information, assessment or assumptions contained in this RFP at

any time during the Bidding Process.

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8. The issue of this RFP does not imply that the Authority is bound to select a Bidder or to appoint the Selected

Bidder, as the case may be, for the Project and the Authority reserves the right to reject all or any of the Bidders

or Bids without assigning any reason whatsoever. Mere submission of a responsive Bid does not ensure

appointment of the bidder as Preferred / Selected Bidder.

9. The Bidder shall bear all its costs associated with or relating to the preparation and submission of its Bid

including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage, delivery fees, expenses associated with any

demonstrations or presentations which may be required by the Authority or any other costs incurred in

connection with or relating to its Bid. All such costs and expenses will remain with the Bidder and the Authority

shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for the same or for any other costs or other expenses incurred

by a Bidder in preparation or submission of the Bid, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the Bidding

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In the interpretation of this RFP, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. The singular of any defined term includes the plural and vice versa, and any word or expression defined in the

singular has the corresponding meaning used in the plural and vice versa.

2. Reference to any gender includes the other genders;

3. Unless otherwise stated, a reference to a Clause, Sub-Clause, Paragraph, Sub-paragraph, Annex, Exhibit,

Attachment, Schedule, or Recital is a reference to a Clause, Sub-Clause, Paragraph, Subparagraph, Annex,

Exhibit, Attachment, Schedule or Recital of this RFP;

4. A reference to any agreement is a reference to that agreement and all annexes, attachments, exhibits,

schedules, appendices, and the like incorporated therein, as the same may be amended, modified,

supplemented, waived, varied, added to, substituted, replaced, renewed, or extended, from time to time, in

accordance with the terms thereof;

5. The terms “include” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”, whether

or not so followed;

6. Any reference to a person shall include such person’s successors and permitted assigns;

7. A reference to a “writing” or “written” includes printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing

words in a visible form;

8. Any date or period set forth in this RFP shall be such date or period as may be extended pursuant to the terms

9. A reference to “month” shall mean a calendar month, a reference to “week” shall mean a calendar week and

a reference to “day” shall mean a calendar day, unless otherwise specified.

10. The terms “hereof”, “herein”, “hereto”, “hereunder” or similar expressions used in this RFP mean and refer to

this RFP and not to any particular Article, Clause or Section of this RFP. The terms “Article”, “Clause”,

“Paragraph” and “Schedule” mean and refer to the Article, Clause, Paragraph and Schedule of this RFP so

11. In the case of any conflict, discrepancy or repugnancy between the provisions of the RFP documents,

provisions of the Agreement shall prevail over and supersede the provisions of other documents;

12. The descriptive headings of Articles and Sections are inserted solely for convenience of reference and are not

intended as complete or accurate descriptions of content thereof and shall not be used to interpret the

provisions of the Agreement; and

13. All capitalized words and expressions used in the RFP but not defined therein shall have the same meaning

as ascribed to them in the Agreement.

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1. Information to Bidders

General Conditions

1.1.1 Bidders who wish to participate in online tender will have to procure / should have legally valid Digital

Certificate as per Information Technology Act - 2000 using which they can sign their electronic bids.

Bidders can procure the same from any of the license certifying Authority of India or can contact (n)code

solution-a division of GNFC Ltd., who are licensed Certifying Authority by Government of India.

1.1.2 In case Bidders need any clarifications or if training required to participate in online tenders, they can

contact (n)Procure Support team: -

(n)Code Solutions - A Division of GNFC Ltd.,

(n)Procure Cell

304, GNFC Infotower, S. G. Road,

Bodakdev, Ahmedabad – 380 054 (Gujarat)

Contact Details:

Toll Free Number: 7359 021

E-mail: [email protected]

1.1.3 The Bidder must be a Single Entity and shall furnish all relevant information, as per the formats provided

in the Request for Proposal (the “RFP”).

1.1.4 Bids would be evaluated based on the details and data furnished. Authority’s decision regarding a Bidder’s

eligibility or otherwise shall be final and binding. Bids, as submitted by the Bidders, shall have a Bid Validity

of 180 Days (or “Calendar Days”) from the last date of Bid Submission. During this period, Bidders shall

maintain the availability of Professional staff nominated in the Bid. The Authority will make its best effort

to complete negotiations within this period. Should the need arise, however, the Authority may request

Bidders to extend the validity period of their Bids.

1.1.5 Bidders who agree to such extension shall confirm that they maintain the availability of the Professional

staff nominated in the Bid, or in their confirmation of extension of validity of the Bid, Bidders could submit

CV of new staff, being proposed in replacement, who would be considered in the final Consultancy

Agreement, after the evaluation of the Curriculum Vitae (CV). Bidders who do not agree have the right to

refuse to extend the validity of their Bids.

Clarifications and Amendment of RFP Documents

1.2.1 Bidders may request clarification on any of the points contained in RFP documents up to the number of

days as indicated below. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by paper, mail and electronic

mail to the Authority's address as indicated. The Authority will upload response to all such requests

received by it on the websites https://www.gujarattourism.com/ and https://tender.nprocure.com/.

1.2.2 Queries, if any, proposed to be raised at the pre-bid conference by the Bidder/s should be submitted in

writing (over email or a letter) least two (2) working days before the date of the Pre-Bid Conference to the

Official as below:

Address: General Manager (Projects)

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

Nigam Bhavan Sector 16, Block C First Floor, Nr. GH 4½ Bus

Stand, Gandhinagar – 382

Email: [email protected]

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1.2.3 A maximum of two representatives of each Bidder shall be allowed to participate on production of

Authorization letter from the Bidder.

1.2.4 At any time before the submission of Bids, the Authority may for any reason, whether at its own initiative

or in response to a clarification requested by a Bidder, modify the RFP documents by amendment. Any

such amendment shall be issued in writing through Corrigenda. Corrigenda shall be uploaded on

https://www.nprocure.com/ and shall be binding on all Bidders. The Authority may also upload the

Corrigenda on https://www.gujarattourism.com/. The Authority may at its discretion extend the deadline

for the submission of Bids.

Bidding Schedule

S. Event Key Date and Time

1. Issue of RFP (Bid) Document 16/09/2026

2. Pre-Bid Meeting 23/09/2026 at 1200 Hrs.

Venue: Conference Hall, Tourism Corporation of

Gujarat Limited (TCGL), Nigam Bhavan Sector

16, Block C First Floor, Nr. GH 4½ Bus Stand,

Gandhinagar – 382

3. Last Date for Online Submission of 07/10/2026 up to 1800 Hrs.

Technical and Financial Bid

4. Last Date for Submission of Physical 09/10/2026 up to 1700 Hrs.

Copy of Technical Bid

5. Opening of Technical Bid 09/10/2026 at 1730 Hrs.

6. Presentation by the Bidders Will be intimated to the Qualified Bidders

7. Opening of Financial Bids Will be intimated to the Qualified Bidders

Preparation of Bids

1.4.1 Bidders are required to submit the Technical Bid in both online and physical formats. All forms and

supporting documents must be uploaded online in clearly legible resolution. The evaluation shall be

conducted solely on the basis of the online submissions; physical copies will be retained for reference

and record-keeping purposes only. Bidders are advised to ensure that each uploaded file is appropriately

named to reflect its contents like Form nos, balance sheets years, projects numbers / names etc (e.g.,

“Form 1, Audited Balance Sheet 2023-24, PAN Card, Documentary Evidence for project 1-3 etc.), thereby

facilitating accurate and efficient evaluation. Mislabelled or ambiguous file names may lead to delays or

inadvertent omissions, thus adversely affecting the assessment.

1.4.2 The physical submission of the Technical bid shall be made in two parts in two separate envelopes / parts

and put together in one single outer envelope. The two parts shall be captioned as follows on the

respective envelopes

(a) Part 1: Bid Processing Fee & EMD and

(b) Part 2: Technical Bid

The Financial Bid needs to be submitted online on https://tender.nprocure.com/ only.

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1.4.3 The Bid shall be written in English only. If the supporting documents and printed literature furnished with

the Bid are in a language other than English, official translated documents shall be provided and should

be duly authenticated and certified by the respective Bidder. Supporting documents and printed literature

submitted with the Bid, which are not translated into English, may not be considered, for the purpose of

interpretation and evaluation of the Bid.

The Part-1 submission (Cover-1) shall contain the following information as described in ensuing sections

PART 1: Bid Processing Fee and EMD as per details provided in RFP.

1.4.4 Bids submitted without Bid Processing Fee and / or EMD shall be summarily rejected and will not be

1.4.5 In preparing the Technical Bid, Bidders are expected to examine the submission documents / format /

enclosures etc., comprising this RFP in detail. Material deficiencies in providing the information requested

may result in rejection of the Bid.

1.4.6 During preparation of the Technical Bid, Bidders must give particular attention to the following:

a) The Bid evaluation is based on the parameters as indicated in this RFP document.

b) It is desirable that the majority of the key professional staff (as proposed by the bidder) should

preferably be permanent staff. The permanent staff would be considered those associated with

the Bidder for at least one year. Weightage will be given to the personnel, based on longer duration

of their association with the Bidding Party. For avoidance of doubt personnel would mean

professionals and support staff provided by the Agency and their associates and assigned to perform

the Services under this RFP or any part thereof.

c) Alternative professional staff shall not be proposed and only one Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be

submitted for each position and proposed professional staff must have the minimum experience as

indicated in the Stage 3: Technical Bid Evaluation.

d) A good working knowledge of the local language, that is Gujarati, is preferable and not mandatory

for key professional staff on this Project. For field surveys and local consultation, working knowledge

of Gujarati (of the key personnel or duly supported by translators) shall be essential for meaningful

engagement. Reports must be in English language only.

e) It is desirable that the Key professional staff have sector and area acquaintance.

1.4.7 The Technical Bid must provide the following information, using but not limited to the formats as indicated

Form 1: Technical Bid Submission Form

Form 2: Format for Power of Attorney for Authorized Representative

Form 3: Financial Summary of the Bidder

Form 4: Format for Letter of Undertaking

Form 5: Format for Showcasing Experience

Form 6: Team Profile

Form 7: Format for CV of Key Personnel

Form 8: Bank Guarantee towards Bid Security (if applicable)

1.4.8 The Technical Bid must not include any financial information.

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PART 3: FINANCIAL BID – to be strictly submitted online only

1.4.9 In preparing the Financial Bid, Bidders are expected to take into account the requirements and conditions

of the RFP documents. It should include all costs associated with the Project, including (a) remuneration

to the staff (onsite and offsite) and (b) rentals / fixed rates / reimbursable such as subsistence (per diem,

housing), transportation (for mobilization and demobilization), services and equipment (vehicles, office

equipment, furniture, and supplies), office rent, insurance, printing of documents, training, software

license, surveys and investigations, etc. as components of this Project.

1.4.10 The Financial Bid should clearly identify and include all the taxes, duties, fees, levies and other charges

imposed under the applicable law, on the Bidders, and their personnel, and include as part of their offer,

and show only GST separately.

1.4.11 Bidders have to express the price of their services in the format as indicated in the sample format placed

at Annexure 1: Financial Bid Submission Form (to be submitted online only on n-procure website).

1.4.12 The cost of the project is output based (even though details in terms of man-months may be sought from

the Bidders after the opening of the Financial Bid). The Financial Bid approved by the Authority is fixed

and shall not be increased under any circumstances.

1.4.13 Conditional Tenders / Bids shall not be accepted.

Submission, Receipt and Opening of Bids

1.5.1 The Physical copy of the Technical Bid, shall be prepared in indelible ink. The Technical Bid shall contain

no inter-lineation or overwriting, except as necessary to correct errors made by the Bidder. Any such

corrections must be initialled by the person who signs the Bids.

1.5.2 The Physical copy of the Technical, along with their relevant enclosures should be bound, paginated, with

an index of submission on the first page.

1.5.3 An authorized representative of the Bidder shall initial all pages of Technical Bid. The representative's

authorization shall be in the form of a written power of attorney accompanying the Bid, or in any other

form demonstrating that the representative has been duly authorized to sign.

1.5.4 The Bid Processing Fee and the EMD must be in one Envelope (Cover-1) and Technical Bid must be in

another Envelope (Cover-2). The envelope must be clearly marked on top as "Technical Bid”. A soft

copy of Technical Bid, in PDF format on pen drive, should also be placed in the cover containing

the Technical Bid.

1.5.5 The two separate envelopes containing the Bid Processing Fee and EMD and Technical Bid, should be

placed in one cover and addressed to Authority (as per the given detailed address) and labelled the

Project name clearly. The Bid shall be sent to the following address:

Managing Director

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

Nigam Bhavan Sector 16, Block C First Floor,

Nr. GH 4½ Bus Stand, Gandhinagar – 382

1.5.6 The completed Bids must be delivered / submitted on or before the submission time and date as stated

in Bidding Schedule. The Authority shall not be responsible for misplacement, losing or pre-matured

opening, if the outer envelope is not sealed and / or not marked as stipulated.

After the deadline for submission of Bids, the Technical Bid envelope shall be opened in the presence of the Bidders

/ their Authorized Representatives who choose to attend on the date and time indicated in the Bidding Schedule.

Important Note:

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a. Bidders are required to be upload Technical as well as Financial Bid on n-procure website as per

terms of this RFP.

b. The complete set of the Technical Bid (including Forms, Letters, various documentary proofs etc),

as being uploaded by the Bidder shall also be submitted in the Hard copy, along with a copy of

the same in a pen drive along with the Bid Submission.

c. Financial Bids are to be uploaded on the website only as mentioned in the RFP.

• The Financial Bid shall not be submitted with the Technical Bid, in hard copy, pen drive

or as a part of the online submission of “Technical Bid”. Submission of Financial Bid

along with Technical Bid, in any of the formats as mentioned above will lead to the

disqualification of the Bidder.

1.6.1 The responsive bids shall be evaluated on a Quality cum Cost Basis (QCBS), with the “Technically

Qualified Bidder”, eligible for opening of the Financial Bid, getting Highest Score (technical plus financial)

would be the H1 bidder and awarded the bid.

1.6.2 The Authority or any of its agencies reserves the right to seek additional information and/or clarification

from the Bidders, if found necessary, during the course of evaluation of the Bids. Non-submission,

incomplete submission or delayed submission of such additional information and / or clarifications sought

by the Authority or any of its advisors / consultants, may be a ground for rejecting the bid or evaluation of

the Bid as the Authority deems fit.

1.6.3 The following procedure shall be adopted in evaluating the bids:

Stage 1: Test of Responsiveness

1.6.4 Prior to evaluation of the documents contained in the Technical Bid envelope, the Authority shall

determine whether each Bid is responsive to the requirements set out in this Tender. A Bid shall be

considered responsive only if:

▪ It is received by the Bid due date including any extensions thereof.

▪ The Part-1 submission (Cover-1) shall contain the Bid Processing Fee and EMD as defined under:

o Bid Processing Fee: Bidder has to furnish, as part of its submission, non-refundable Bid

Processing Fee amounting to Rs. 5,000/- (i.e. Rupees Five Thousand only). The Bid

Processing Fee shall be submitted in the form of a Demand Draft only.

o Earnest Money Deposit: Bidder has to furnish, as part of its submission, Bid Security /

Earnest Money Deposit amounting to Rs. 1.90 lakhs (Rupees One Lakh Ninety Thousand

only) in the form of either Bank Guarantee (BG) OR Demand Draft (DD) OR Fixed Deposit

Receipt (FDR). In case the EMD is being submitted in the form of a BG, it should be

substantially as per the format in Form 8 and from the List of Banks in Annexure 2. The EMD

of the unsuccessful bidders shall be returned, without any interest, by the Authority preferably

within 15 days of the signing of the Agreement with the Successful Bidder. The EMD of the

successful bidder shall be returned upon submission of the Performance Guarantee.

1. Demand Draft (towards Bid Processing Fee / Earnest Money Deposit) shall be drawn in

favour of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited, payable at Gandhinagar.

2. Bidders must ensure that the purchaser of the DD towards Bid Processing Fee and

Earnest Money Deposit should be the Bidder only. DDs purchased under the hand/in the

name of any purchaser other than the Bidder may render the bid non-responsive.

▪ It does not contain any condition or qualifications, and it is not non-responsive in terms hereof.

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Responsive Bids, fulfilling the criteria as given above, shall be evaluated as per Stage 2 given below

Note: Bidders must take utmost care that the submission made by them shall also adhere to the

▪ The validity period of the Bid Security, in case of DD, shall not be less than 60 (Sixty) days from

the Bid Due Date (which shall be extended on mutual agreement) and in case of a BG or FDR,

shall not be less than 180 (one hundred and eighty) days from the Bid Due Date, and may be

extended as may be mutually agreed between the Authority and the Bidder from time to time.

▪ The validity period of the Bid Processing Fee, in case of Demand Draft, shall not be less than

(Sixty) days from the Bid Due Date

▪ It is signed, sealed, bound together and marked as stipulated in this RFP document.

▪ It is received as per the formats prescribed in the Section 3 – Technical Bid Forms of the RFP

▪ It contains information in formats same as those specified in this RFP Document.

▪ It contains the necessary documentary proof as specified in the checklist mentioned in RFP

Stage 2: PQ Evaluation

Pre-qualification Criteria

Bidders who comply with the following basic criteria are eligible for participation in this tender:

1.7.1 Bidder should be registered in India as a company under the Companies Act of India, 1956 (or later) OR

a Partnership Firm (including LLP) OR Proprietorship Firm and should be in existence for at least five

years, as on date of publishing of the RFP. Individuals and joint ventures are not allowed to participate in

1.7.2 The Bidder must have recorded a Minimum Average Annual Turnover (Standalone turnover net of

taxes), from consulting services only, of an amount of Rs. 3.00 Cr. (Rupees Three crores only), from

Audited Balance Sheets, in any three consecutive financial years in the last four financial years (2022-

1.7.3 The Bidder should have successfully completed / substantially completed (at least 80%), in the last

years (as on bid issue date) projects towards providing Comprehensive Architectural Consultancy

Services (including designing, estimates, detailed drawings, building services including M/E/P/F) for

Government / Private clients, in India, as under:

a. At least one similar work costing not less than ₹ 80.00 crores

b. At least two similar works costing not less than ₹ 50.00 crores each

c. At least three similar works costing not less than ₹ 40.00 crores each.

a. Standalone linear projects (eg. Roads, railways, water supply, sewerage, drainage, similar) shall not

be considered eligible.

b. Documentary evidence in the form of work order, agreement and completion / substantial completion

certificate (clearly mentioning at least 80% completion), from the Client’s side is mandatory for projects to be

considered towards eligibility and marking.

c. The decision of Authority towards adjudging eligible projects shall be final and binding on the bidders.

d. The following escalation factor shall be applicable on the turnover and project cost (for completed projects

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Year Financial Year Multiplying factor

Base year of inviting tender 2026-27

Bids qualifying as per the PQ Criteria, given above, will be eligible for the next stage of evaluation, that is Stage 3:

Technical Bid Evaluation.

Stage 3: Technical Bid Evaluation:

Technical Bid Evaluation

1.8.1 The Authority will carry out evaluation of Technical Bids, based on the point / marks system as specified

in the Table below. Each pre-qualified bid shall be attributed a Technical Score. Marks out of 70 shall be

awarded as per the Technical Bid Evaluation.

1.8.2 The Technical Qualification would carry marks as below:

Sr. No Aspects Max Marks

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover of the Bidder as per the pre-

qualification criteria 1.7.2 above.

▪ > Rs. 3.00 crore & < Rs. 4.50 crores: 6 marks

▪ > Rs. 4.50 crores & < Rs. 6.00 crores: 8 marks

▪ > Rs. 6.00 crores: 10 marks

2. Total cost of eligible projects completed / substantially completed by

▪ If Y is > 80.00 Crores & < 120.00 Crores = 20 marks

▪ If Y is > 120.00 Crores & < 160.00 Crores = 25 marks

▪ If Y is > 160.00 Crores = 30 marks

For each eligible project undertaken in the tourism sector the Bidder shall

be awarded an additional 5 marks per project.

3. Qualification and Competence of the Key Personnel for this

▪ Team Leader (max marks: 7)

▪ Senior Architect (max marks: 4)

▪ Senior Civil Engineer cum project manager (max marks: 4)

▪ Senior PPP Expert (max marks: 4)

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Sr. No Aspects Max Marks

The marks to be assigned to each of the key professional positions shall

be determined considering the following sub criteria and relevant

▪ General Qualifications - 30% (Professional / Education

Qualification - 20%, Years with the Bidding Party - 10%)

▪ Length and Relevance of Experience - 70%

4. Presentation to the Committee

• Conceptual Proposal with unique / innovative proposition

• Approach and Methodology for overall scope of work including

inputs from the site visit

• Technical resources

• Awards and accolades

• Showcasing iconic projects

1. For all the submitted projects, documentary evidence to substantiate the scope of work, duration, successful

completion or substantial completion, project type, project cost, and any other aspect, for which marks are

being sought, must be submitted in the form of Work Order, Agreement, Completion / Substantial Completion

Certificate from the Client.

2. Decision of Authority towards adjudging eligible projects shall be final and binding on the bidders.

3. The Bidders must ensure that they submit Form 5 diligently as per the following directives:

i. Bidder must note that eligible projects as per the criteria mentioned in this RFP (type, cost,

duration etc) shall only be listed under Form

ii. All projects as listed under Form 5 must be duly backed by the documentary evidence.

iii. Projects listed in the Form 5 only will be considered for evaluation. Authority shall not be liable

for not evaluating any project related documents which is included in the bid, but the

corresponding project is not reflected in Form

4. The Bidders are not required to submit the Presentation with the bid. However, the bidders must take note,

that eligible bidders may be called for the Presentation at a short notice and should be prepared with the

5. The CVs of the staff shall be submitted in the format placed at Form 7. Bidders should take note that the CV

must be submitted in the required format only and signed by the respective team member OR the authorized

signatory. CVs which are not in the format, may not be considered for marking. All CVs must be supported

with degree certificates, to establish their eligibility. The minimum required credential / experience of

proposed key personnel is as given below:

S. No Position Professional Qualification

1. Team Minimum 15 • Shall have Postgraduation in Architecture / Landscape /

Leader years Urban Design / Planning from an accredited college or

• Shall have the experience in similar capacities for

assignments of similar magnitude & nature.

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S. No Position Professional Qualification

• Experience in working with State and / or Central

2. Senior Minimum 10 • Shall have Postgraduation is fields related to Architecture

Architect years from an accredited college or University with 10 years of

experience. Or shall have graduation is fields related to

Architecture from an accredited college or University with

15 years of experience.

• Shall have COA registration.

• Shall have the experience in projects of similar scale and

3. Senior Minimum 10 • Shall be a Postgraduation in Engineering /

Civil years Management / Similar and have a graduate degree in

Engineer Civil Engineering from an accredited college or

project • Shall have the experience in projects of similar scale and

4. Senior Minimum 10 • Postgraduation in Economics, Finance, Business

PPP years Administration (MBA), or Professional certifications such

Expert as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Financial

• Shall have the experience of undertaking feasibility

studies for projects of similar scale and nature

The Authority expects all the Key Personnel specified in the Bid to be available during duration of the Project.

They should have experience in similar mandates with government entities. The Authority will not consider

any substitution of Key Personnel except under compelling circumstances beyond the control of the Agency

and the concerned Key Personnel. Such substitution shall be limited to not more than one Key Personnel

subject to equally or better qualified and experienced personnel being provided to the satisfaction of the

Authority. Without prejudice to the foregoing, substitution of each Key Personnel shall be permitted subject

to reduction of remuneration equal to 0.1% (point one percent) of the total fee for every Key Personnel who

is proposed to be substituted.

Bidders must take note, that the above-mentioned team (at point 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the table above) is

the Core Team for the project. Agency shall be required to use the inputs of many other regular team

members as required from time to time.

Bidder scoring a minimum of 70 marks out of 100 marks in the overall marking and a minimum of

marks out of 30 marks in presentation will only be eligible for opening of financial bid and final

evaluation under QCBS format.

Stage 4: Financial Bid Evaluation

The Financial bid of the bidders shall be evaluated on the principles of QCBS and under:

Final Scores shall be calculated as under:

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The “Financial Score (Sf)” shall be calculated in the following manner.

Sf = 100 x Fm/F in which,

Sf is the 'Financial Score' of the Financial Bid being evaluated.

Fm is the computed lowest financial Bid (inclusive of all taxes but excluding GST).

F is the Computed Price of the Bidder under evaluation (inclusive of all taxes but excluding GST).

The Technical Score (St) shall be as per the marks received by each bidder in Stage 5, as placed above.

The weights given to the Technical and Financial Proposals are:

Proposals will be ranked according to their combined Technical Scores (St) and Financial Scores (Sf) using the

weights indicated above. Final scores will be calculated as under:

T = the weight given to the Technical Proposal.

P = the weight given to the Financial Proposal; and

1.8.3 The bidder getting Highest Score (technical plus financial) would be awarded the bid (the “H1

1.8.4 In the event of two or more bids have the same highest score (the “Tie Bidders”), Authority will award the

work to the bidder (out of the two or more such bidders) securing higher Technical Score.

Further, in a scenario two or more Tie Bidders have the same Technical as well as Financial score,

Authority may ask the said Bidders to furnish their respective revised offers which shall not be higher than

cost as per the initial offer made by the Bidders. The bid will be awarded to the one quoting the lowest bid

in its such revised offer.

1.9.1 Prior to the expiration of period of validity of Bid, Authority shall notify the successful Bidder who has

emerged the H1 bidder and invite them to negotiate.

1.9.2 The invited Agency will, as a pre-requisite for attending negotiations, confirm availability of all nominated

experts / key personnel and satisfy other pre-negotiation requirements as may be specified by Authority.

The aim is to reach agreement on all points.

1.9.3 If negotiations fail, Authority will invite the second ranked bidder (H2), to negotiate.

1.10.1 After completion of negotiations with the Preferred Bidder, the Authority shall award the work to the

Preferred Bidder by issuing a Letter of Award.

1.10.2 The Successful Bidder with whom the Consultancy Agreement (the “Agreement”) is signed is expected

to commence the Project on the date as indicated by the Authority during the negotiation meeting.

1.10.3 The Preferred Bidder shall be required to submit a Performance Guarantee which shall be equal to 5% of

the Negotiated Contract Value, in the form of a Bank Guarantee as a pre-requisite to signing of the

Agreement. The Performance Guarantee shall be submitted within 30 days of the issue of the Letter of

Award (the “LoA”) and shall be kept valid for 30 months from the date of signing of Agreement. Failing

to adhere to the said conditions might lead to the withdrawal of the Letter of Award, in addition to forfeiture

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of the EMD and blacklisting from further tenders. Additionally, 5% retention money from each bill shall

be deducted and released back as per the tender conditions.

1.10.4 The Performance Guarantee, as submitted, shall have to be renewed by the Agency before its expiry, if

1.11.1 Information relating to evaluation of Bids and recommendations concerning awards shall not be disclosed

to the Bidders who submitted the Bids or to other persons not officially concerned with the process without

the consent of the appropriate Authority.

1.11.2 The Agency , its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them shall not, either during the term or

within two years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement disclose any proprietary information,

including information relating to reports, data, drawings, design software or other material, whether written

or oral, in electronic or magnetic format, and the contents thereof; and any reports, digests or summaries

created or derived from any of the foregoing that is provided by the Authority to the Agency, its Sub-

Consultants and the Personnel; any information provided by or relating to the Authority, its technology,

technical processes, business affairs or finances or any information relating to the Authority’s employees,

officers or other professionals or suppliers customers, or contractors of the Authority; and any other

information which the Agency is under an obligation to keep confidential in relation to the Project, the

Services or this Agreement ("Confidential Information"), without the prior written consent of the

1.11.3 Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the Agency, its Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them may

disclose Confidential Information to the extent that such Confidential Information:

i. was in the public domain prior to its delivery to the Agency, its Subconsultants and the Personnel

of either of them or becomes a part of the public knowledge from a source other than the Agency,

its Subconsultants and the Personnel of either of them;

ii. was obtained from a third party with no known duty to maintain its confidentiality;

iii. is required to be disclosed by Applicable Laws or judicial or administrative or arbitral process or

by any governmental instrumentalities, provided that for any such disclosure, the Agency, its

Sub-Consultants and the Personnel of either of them shall give the Authority, prompt written

notice, and use reasonable efforts to ensure that such disclosure is accorded confidential

iv. is provided to the professional advisers, agents, auditors or representatives of the Agency or its

Sub-Consultants or Personnel of either of them, as is reasonable under the circumstances;

provided, however, that the Agency or its Sub-Consultants or Personnel of either of them, as the

case may be, shall require their professional advisers, agents, auditors or its representatives, to

undertake in writing to keep such Confidential Information, confidential and shall use its best

efforts to ensure compliance with such undertaking.

Right of Rejection

1.12.1 Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality in such Bids, to request new

Bids, to revise the RFP prior to, and including, the pre-bid meeting date, to proceed to do the work

otherwise, withdraw this RFP, not award the work, or not award a portion of work at any time.

1.12.2 The receipt of bids shall not in any way, obligate the Authority to enter into a Consultancy Agreement,

or any other agreement of any kind with the Bidder. All submitted copies of the bids shall become the

property of Authority.

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1.12.3 The bid will be rejected for award if it determined that the Bidder recommended for award has, directly or

through an agent, engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practices in competing for the

project in question.

1.12.4 A Bidder will be declared ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period of time, to be awarded a project

if Authority at any time determines that the Bidder has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in

competing for or in executing, a project; and

1.12.5 A Bidder may be declared ineligible and/or blacklisted from further bidding with Authority for a period as

deemed fit by Authority, in case any misrepresentation of facts / details is found in the bid as submitted

by them at any point of time.

Liquidated Damages and Penalties

1.13.1 Liquidated Damages for delay: In case of delay in submission of any deliverable, liquidated damages

not exceeding an amount equal to 0.1% (zero-point one percent) of the Consultancy Fee per day,

subject to a maximum of 2.5% (two-point five percent) of the Consultancy Fee will be imposed and shall

be recovered by appropriation from the Performance Security or otherwise. However, in case of delay

due to reasons beyond the control of the Agency, suitable extension of time shall be granted, without any

penalty, on written request justifying the cause of such act.

1.13.2 Encashment and appropriation of Performance Security: The Authority shall have the right to invoke

and appropriate the proceeds of the Performance Security, in whole or in part, without notice to the Agency

in the event of breach of this Agreement or for recovery of liquidated damages specified in this Clause.

1.13.3 Penalty for deficiency in Services: In addition to the liquidated damages not amounting to penalty, as

specified in this Clause, warning may be issued to the Agency for minor deficiencies on its part. In the

case of significant deficiencies in Services causing adverse effect on the Project or on the reputation of

the Authority, other penal action including debarring for a specified period may also be initiated as per

policy of the Authority. If major deficiency of significant nature in the services is observed, an additional

levy of compensation up to a maximum of 5% of the consultancy fee shall be made on the Agency. In this

regard, the decision of Authority will be final binding.

1.13.4 Penalty for False Estimates: During the course of execution, if there is a variation (excess / saving) in

the quantity and / or cost of any item more than 10%, from the corresponding mention in the Tender, with

a prior valid justification by the Consultant, the Authority analysis shall enforce a penalty for an amount

equivalent to 25% of the total variation (both in case of excess or saving). This penalty shall be recovered

by appropriation from the “Retention Money” or deducted from the subsequent payment, as the case may

Documents prepared by the Agency to be the property of the Authority

1.14.1 All drawings, specifications, maps, designs, photographs, studies, surveys, data, notes, computer files,

reports, records, documents and other materials (the “documents and materials”) prepared by Agency

, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement shall be the property of

Authority and shall be delivered to Authority upon request of the Competent Officer or upon the termination

of the Agreement, and Agency shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as

a result of the exercise by Authority of its full rights of ownership use, reuse, or assignment of the

documents and materials hereunder. In the event of termination, all finished or unfinished documents and

other materials, if any, at the option of Authority, and to the extent permitted by law, shall become the

property of the Authority. Agency may retain copies thereof for its files and internal use. Any publication

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of information directly derived from work performed or data obtained in connection with services rendered

under this Agreement must be first got approved by Authority.

1.14.2 Bidders must take note that the bid document, including all enclosures as a part of the bid and technical

presentation, shall become the property of the Authority.

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2. Terms of Reference

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, holds immense cultural and historical significance as a

coastal city that blends heritage with maritime character. The proposed Gandhi Corridor seeks to create

a circuit from Kirti Mandir to the Sea Bid Point along the Porbandar coastline. This initiative aims to

enhance the visitor experience by integrating Gandhian ethos with the natural charm of the seafront, while

ensuring sustainable and sensitive development befitting the stature of the site.

The assignment envisages the selection of an Architect cum Consultant to prepare a comprehensive

master plan for the corridor. The scope includes identification of suitable land parcels for development,

obtaining statutory clearances, and conceptualizing infrastructure that harmonizes with Porbandar’s

coastal ecology and urban fabric. The consultant will also support the selection of a Project Management

Consultant (PMC) and contractor and provide advisory assistance through the implementation phase. The

project is expected to balance heritage conservation, tourism facilitation, and urban enhancement, thereby

positioning Porbandar as a global destination that reflects the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi

while leveraging its unique coastal identity.

The mandate is expected to be completed in 24 months, with an actual construction period

estimated of about 18 months.

The broad scope of work includes:

1. Preparation of a Master Plan including conceptualization, designing, and detailing of

projects as envisaged, including the development of beaches with focus on beachfront

infrastructure and new facilities, coastal protection measures, infrastructure upgradation

for improved accessibility, and other attractions.

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2. Preparation of site plan, concept plan, architectural design & drawings, structural design

& drawings with calculations, site development e.g. roads, boundary wall, parking,

rainwater harvesting & landscaping, plumbing, firefighting system, waste management

system, electrification, IT, HVAC, interior design, furniture, furnishing, fittings and fixture

3. Preparation of Detailed Project Report duly supported by surveys and investigations,

detailed design & drawings, detailed bill of quantities (BOQ). All surveys required towards

preparation of drawings and estimates shall be undertaken by the selected Consultant

including but not limited to topo surveys, contour surveys, SBC, bathymetric surveys etc.

4. Preparation of tender documents with detailed Bill of Quantities and detailed specifications,

etc. and invite the tender on item rate basis. The consultant shall also assist the Authority

in selection of the Contractor(s) and Agency(ies).

5. Provide services towards periodic construction supervision, during the implementation of

6. Ensure that high-quality construction is achieved, and all works are executed in full

compliance with the engineering design, technical specifications, and other stipulations of

the contract documents and within the specified time.

7. Coordination between the Authority, Contractor, and PMC Agency engaged for day-to-day

construction supervision and any other agencies/ stakeholders involved in this project.

8. Pre and post construction approvals from local authorities and statutory bodies including

but not limited to CRZ, Forest, environment, local Authorities and any other. The Authority

shall make payments towards the statutory fee for the same, however the consultant shall

be responsible for providing end-to-end technical support towards the same.

The detailed scope of work is as below:

2.2.1 Stage 1: Master Planning and Conceptual Design

1. The Consultant shall undertake detailed surveys to identify and earmark land parcels along

the corridor from Kirti Mandir to Sea Bid Point, ensuring suitability for development and

integration with the master plan.

2. The Consultant shall examine land parcels for statutory limitations, including coastal

regulation zone (CRZ) norms, heritage conservation guidelines, and municipal planning

controls, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

3. The Consultant shall prepare a master plan of the corridor, linking them to the hinterland,

proposed projects in the region and the potential of beachfront development.

4. The master planning shall take into consideration the government land availability, site

constraints & potential, existing bye laws and statutory restrictions, environmental

considerations and other such aspects.

5. The Consultant shall prepare a design brief and identity various projects and interventions

that may be undertaken to fulfil the overall project requirements.

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6. The Consultant shall also review of the projects identified by various other government

and private, which may have a repercussion and influence on this project.

7. The Consultant shall ascertain the feasibility of the same based on local studies and

surveys, along-with identification of further projects for holistic development of the area, by

linking the site to the overall tourism landscape of the region.

8. The Consultant shall prepare a site evaluation report, along with state of existing building

and infrastructure; and analysis and impact of existing and / or proposed development on

its immediate environs, both positive and negative.

9. The Consultant shall prepare a comprehensive R&R plan addressing potential

displacement or livelihood impacts on local communities, with due sensitivity to

Porbandar’s socio-cultural context and Gandhian principles.

10. The Consultant shall endeavour that the proposed development should be financially

sustainable and clearly identify potential projects which can be developed on a PPP mode.

11. The Consultant shall identify and undertake all studies, surveys and investigations required

for the project, including but not limited to topographical surveys, contour surveys, soil

bearing capacity, structural analysis of the existing heritage structures, HTL / LTL mapping,

water levels, water quality, etc.

12. The Consultant shall identify all stakeholders associated with the project to understand

their roles devise strategies to systematically engage them through all stages of the

13. The Consultant shall identify all statutory clearances required for the project

14. The Consultant shall prepare conceptual designs with reference to requirements given and

prepare rough estimate of cost on area basis and submit the same for the feedback of the

2.2.2 Stage 2: Preliminary Design and Drawings

1. Modify the conceptual design incorporating required changes and prepare the preliminary

drawings, sketches, study model, etc. for Authority’s approval along with preliminary

estimate of cost.

2.2.3 Stage 3: Statutory Clearances

1. The consultant shall endeavour towards identification of projects which require minimal

special clearances and is sensitive to the natural and cultural environment of the site.

2. The Consultant shall be responsible for getting all clearances, both pre and post-

construction in the form of CRZ, EC, Local Authority, Archaeology etc. that may be required

for the projects as identified. It is clarified that the statutory fee for the clearances shall be

borne by the Authority at actuals. All other costs including technical inputs, testing of

various parameters, travel etc shall be borne by the Consultant.

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2.2.4 Stage 4: Working Drawings and Tender Documents

1. Prepare working drawings, specifications, and schedule of quantities [precise detailed

measurements sheets with clear location references and Rate Analysis] sufficient to

prepare estimate of cost and tender documents including code of practice covering

aspects like mode of measurement, method of payments, quality control procedures on

materials & works and other conditions of contract in accordance with codal procedures.

2.2.5 Stage 5: Preparation of tender, analysis, and assistance in negotiations, and selection of

1. Preparation of integrated time schedule for execution and the tender documents.

2. Short listing of vendors and agencies for execution

3. Scrutiny, evaluation, and thorough analysis of technical and financial bids.

4. The approach and methodology for better implementation of project professionally &

comprehensive planning is to be submitted for approval and smooth implementation of the

project in time bound manner.

5. Liaising & co-ordination with the local authorities, contractor / agency and the Authority for

obtaining necessary permissions /NOCs / statutory approvals, if any

2.2.6 Stage 6: Assistance during Construction

1. Prepare and issue working drawings, specification, and details for proper execution of

works during construction

2. Issue the plinth level drawings on issuance of LOA to contractor / agency.

3. All Working drawings required for execution shall be issued in advance, as required by the

Contractor / Agency from time to time.

4. Approve samples of various elements and components

5. Check and approve drawings submitted by the Contractor / vendors when required

6. Visit the site periodically to inspect and evaluate the construction works and where

necessary clarify any decision, offer interpretation of the drawings / specifications, attend

meetings to ensure that the project proceeds generally in accordance with the conditions

of the contact and keep Authority informed and render advice on actions.

7. The Consultant shall coordinate between the Authority, Contractor, and PMC Agency to

be engaged for day-to-day construction supervision and any other agencies/ stakeholders

involved in this project

8. Prepare drawings necessary for Authority’s statutory approvals and ensure compliance

with codes, standards and legislation, as applicable and assist Authority’s in obtaining the

statutory approvals thereof, if required

9. Prepare and submit complete drawings and details sufficient to commence wok at site and

for proper execution during the construction.

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10. Visit the site of works as and when necessary to clarify any decisions or interpretation of

the drawings and specification that may be necessary and attend conference and

meetings, as and when required an to ensure that the project process in accordance with

condition of the contract.

11. Supply six copies of working drawings, schedule, new specification and qualities to enable

them to fulfil their obligations under the conditions of the contract.

12. Approve the schedule of work of progress submitted to the contractors

13. Prepare and supply to the contractors such further drawings, schedule, new specifications,

and quantities to enable them to fulfil their obligations under the conditions of the contract.

14. Assist the corporation in obtaining all necessary permission, license and approval form the

different authorities required by the corporation for execution of the project,

15. Render technical advice and assistance necessary for the project.

2.2.7 Stage 7: Supervision and Inspection Stage

1. The Consultant shall appoint a local liaising person / technical staff required to be

consulted by the Authority for the purpose of the project. The supervision work at site will

be done periodically by the qualified engineer

2. The measurement sheets shall be signed by PMC and periodical verification should be

done by the Consultant for certification of contractor’s bills and monitoring the performance

of the contractor

3. The Consultant shall provide periodic supervision and inspection as may be necessary to

ensure that works are being executed in accordance with the concept and working drawing

and specification.

4. The Consultant shall advice the Authority about the progress and quality of work and the

standard of materials used and endeavour to guard the Authority against any defect and

deficiencies in the work of the contractor/s.

Note: It is further clarified that the above stated scope of work has tried to cover the scope

of work as anticipated by the Authority. Bidders are advised to examine the RFP in detail to

understand the exact scope of work that is required to be undertaken over and above the

scope as mentioned in this RFP.

Schedule of Fees & Timelines

The payment terms shall be as under:

Sr. Percentage of Timelines

Activities & Submission Stages

No. Payment (cumulative)

Submitting and approval of conceptual 15% 1 month

1 Drawings, preliminary estimate of cost,

architectural drawings, Estimate as per the

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Sr. Percentage of Timelines

Activities & Submission Stages

No. Payment (cumulative)

approved conceptual drawing, pre tender

architectural and Engineering working

Submitting detailed specifications, bill of 20% 3 months

quantities, detailed architecture working

designs together with estimates of cost

2 sufficient to invite Tenders. On submitting

drawings for obtaining approval from

statutory bodies, award of the project to the

Onboarding of the Execution Agency / 25% 6 months

Contractor and PMC Agency

During the course of construction 30% 1.5 years

proportionate according to the progress segregated over the

4 corresponding

payments as made to

the executing agency.

On completion of Project / work 10% after releasing of

B.G. and S.D. to

Important Note:

1. All submittals (Reports and Drawings) shall be made in requisite number of coloured printed copies

at an appropriate scale and soft copies to be submitted over email / pen drive.

2. The Authority shall endeavour to give feedback, if any, on each submittal preferably within 15 days

of the submission, after which the Consultant shall re-submit the revised reports and maps.

Payments shall be released stage wise upon successful acceptance of the submittals at each stage

by the Authority.

3. 5% of the total bill amount from each bill shall be retained by the Authority (“Retention Moneys”)

and shall be released to the Consultant within 30 (thirty) days (without any interest) following the

expiry or prior termination of this Agreement (other than on account of an event of default by the

Consultant), as the case may be, provided that there are no outstanding claims of the Authority on

the Consultant in terms hereof in which event amount of outstanding claims shall be appropriated

from such retained amounts.

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3. Technical Bid Forms

Technical Submission Checklist

Bids must be accompanied with the following documents:

Sr. Enclosures to the Bid Status Page

No. (Submitted / Not Number

1. Bid Processing Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (Form 8, if

EMD being submitted in the form of a BG)

2. Technical Bid Submission Form (As per Form 1)

3. Power of Attorney for Authorized Representative (As per

4. Financial Summary of the Bidder (As per the Form 3)

5. Audited Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statements and

6. Letter of Undertaking (As per Form 4)

7. A copy of Registration / Incorporation certificate of Bidder

8. A copy of PAN of Bidder

9. A copy of GST Certificate of Bidder

10. Experience details of the Bidder (As per Form 5)

11. Team Profile and CV (As per Form 6 and 7)

12. Scanned copy of the documents in a Pen drive

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Form 1: Technical Bid Submission Form

(on the letterhead of the Bidder)

Managing Director

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

Nigam Bhavan Sector 16, Block C First Floor,

Nr. GH 4½ Bus Stand, Gandhinagar – 382

Subject: Submission of Bid for Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi

Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

1. We are submitting this Bid on our own.

2. If a Bidder is nominated as Preferred Bidder, we understand that it is on the basis of the technical,

financial & organizational capabilities and experience of the Bidder taken together. We understand

that the basis for our qualification will be the complete Bid documents submitted along with this letter

and that any circumstance affecting our continued eligibility as per RFP or any circumstance which

would lead or have lead to our disqualification, shall result in our disqualification under this Bidding

3. We undertake, if our Bid is accepted, to complete the Project within in the stipulated time.

4. We confirm that all documents uploaded online as part of our Technical Bid are also being

submitted in physical form. In the event of any discrepancy between the online and physical

submissions, we acknowledge that the responsibility for such mismatch rests solely with

5. We agree to abide by this Bid for a period of 180 (one hundred and eighty) days from the Bid Due

Date fixed for receiving the same and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any

time before the expiry of that period.

6. In the event of our Bid being accepted, we agree to enter into a formal Agreement with the

Authority, incorporating the conditions of the Bid including the addendum, if issued. This Bid and

the LOA issued by the Authority in lieu of its acceptance shall form part of the Agreement to be

signed between the Preferred Bidder (the “Consultant”) and the Authority.

7. We agree that if we fail to fulfil any of the conditions mentioned at RFP (or any subsequent

modification / addendum / corrigendum), Authority has the right to forfeit the Bid Security being

furnished by us along with this Bid.

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8. Notwithstanding any qualifications of conditions, whether implied or otherwise, contained in our Bid

we hereby represent and confirm that our Bid is unqualified and unconditional in all respects.

9. We understand that Authority is not bound to accept any or all Bids it may receive.

10. We declare that we have disclosed all material information, facts and circumstances, which would

be relevant to and have a bearing on the evaluation of our Bid and selection as consultant.

11. We do also certify that all the statements made and / or any information provided in our Bid are true

and correct and complete in all aspects.

12. We declare that in the event that Authority discovers anything contrary to our above declarations,

it is empowered to forthwith disqualify us and our Bid from further participation in the Bid evaluation

process and forfeit our Bid Security.

13. If negotiations are held during the period of validity of the Bid, we undertake to negotiate on the

basis of the proposed staff. Our Bid is binding upon us and subject to the modifications resulting

from negotiations.

14. We understand that the bid document, including all enclosures as a part of the bid and technical

presentation, shall become the property of the Authority.

15. We understand you are not bound to accept any Bid you receive.

16. Our organization details are as follows:

S. No Particulars Details

1. Basic Information of Bidder

a) Name of Bidder

b) Registered Address

c) Address of the corporate headquarters and its branch

office(s), if any, in India

d) Offices in Gujarat, if yes, provide details

e) Date of incorporation and / or commencement of business

Bidder is a Company (registered under the Company’s

Act) or Partnership Firm (including LLP) or

Please give details & enclose relevant papers / certificates

g) Details of Income Tax Registration (Enclose PAN and GST

Ownership of the Organization*

h) (List of stakeholders / members who own 10% or more

stocks & their interest in the company

i) List of Current Directors

j) Other key management personnel

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S. No Particulars Details

2. Brief description of the Company including details of its

main lines of business.

Details of individual who will serve as the point of contact/

communication within the Company:

3. (b) Designation

(c) Official Address

(d) Telephone Number / Mobile

(e) Official E-Mail Address

Yours Sincerely,

Authorized Signature (in Full and Initials)

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of Firm: Address:

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Form 2: Format for Power of attorney (PoA) for Authorized Signatory

(On Requisite Stamp Paper)

Know all men by these presents, we ____________________ (name and address of the registered office of the

Bidder do hereby constitute, appoint and authorize Mr. / Ms. __________________R/o ___________(name and

address of residence) who is presently employed with us and holding the position of ______________, as our

attorney, to do in our name and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection with or

incidental to the bid of the bidder ______________ (please state the name of the Bidder), for Request for

Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi Corridor,

Porbandar, Gujarat (“Project”), including signing and submission of all documents and providing information /

responses to the Authority, representing us in all matters in connection with our bid for the said Project, including

but not limited to:

• To act as the Company’s official representative for submitting the Bid comprising Capability Statement,

Technical Bid and Price Bid for the said project and other relevant documents in connection therewith;

• To sign all the necessary documents, papers, testimonials, applications, representations and

correspondence necessary and proper for the purpose aforesaid;

• To tender documents, receive and make inquiries, make the necessary corrections and clarifications to the

Bid and other documents, as may be necessary;

• To do all such acts, deeds and things in the name and on behalf of the Company as necessary for the purpose

We hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things done by our said attorney pursuant to this Power of Attorney

and agree that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid attorney shall and shall always be deemed to have

been done by us.

(Name, Title and Address)

………………….(Signature)

(Name, Title and Address of the Attorney / Bid Signatory)

• To be executed by the Bidder.

• The mode of execution of the Power of Attorney should be in accordance with the procedure, if any, laid

down by the applicable law and the charter documents of the executants(s) and when it is so required the

same should be under common seal affixed in accordance with the required procedure.

• Also, wherever required, the executant(s) should submit for verification the extract of the charter documents

and documents such as a resolution / Power of attorney in favour of the Person executing this Power of

Attorney for the delegation of power hereunder on behalf of the executant(s).

• For a Power of Attorney executed and issued overseas, the document will also have to be legalised by the

Indian Embassy and notarised in the jurisdiction where the Power of Attorney is being issued.

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Form 3: Format for Financial Summary of the Bidder

(On the letterhead of the Chartered Accountant or Statutory Auditor)

Annual Turnover of the Bidder (from Consultancy Services)

S. No Financial Year Standalone Turnover from Consultancy Services

(exclusive of taxes in INR)

[Average Annual Turnover] [indicate sum of above divided by 3]

Note: 1) Bidders are required to provide data for any three consecutive years ending 31st March 2025 /

Audited annual reports (financial statements: balance sheets, profit and loss account, notes to accounts etc.) are

also required to be submitted for the corresponding years.

Certificate from the Statutory Auditor

This is to certify that [name of Bidder] [registered address] has Standalone Turnover from Consultancy

Services (exclusive of taxes in INR) as shown above against the respective years.

Name of Authorized Signatory

Name of Bidding Firm

Signature of Authorized Signatory

Seal of Audit Firm

1. The Bidder shall submit corresponding audited annual reports (financial statements: balance sheets, profit

and loss account, notes to accounts etc.) in support of the financial data duly certified by statutory auditor/s.

In case, company does not have statutory auditor/s, it shall be certified by the chartered accountant that

ordinarily audits the annual financials of the company.

2. The Document as furnished above shall be verified online through the UDIN and the Balance Sheets. Bidders

are advised to ensure that the details as per this form are reproduced online accurately.

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Form 4: Format for Letter of Undertaking

(Same should be furnished by the Bidder on its letter head)

Managing Director

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

Nigam Bhavan Sector 16, Block C First Floor,

Nr. GH 4½ Bus Stand, Gandhinagar – 382

Subject: Submission of Bid for Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi

Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

With reference to this tender, I/We confirm the following:

1. Declaration for Not Blacklisted: I/We hereby confirm that our firm has not been banned or blacklisted

by any government organisation / Financial institution / Court / Public Sector Unit / Central Government

/ State Government as on the Bid submission Date.

We also undertake that in case of banning or blacklisting of our firm / agency, by any government

organisation / Financial institution / Court / Public sector Unit / Central Government / State Government

after bid submission date but on or before the Bid Due Date, our bids will not be entertained for

2. Indemnity Undertaking:

a. I / We on behalf of our firm, hereby agree and undertake that I / We have understood all the rules,

regulations, guidelines and procedures and all staff Technical & Non-Technical working on behalf

of our firm will abide by all the rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

b. I / We also declare that our firm will be responsible for any safety violations / accident etc. in providing

services as per the conditions of the Agreement. Authority will not be responsible in case of any

accident / incident and will not compensate financially or otherwise. I / we hereby declare that I am

/ we are sole responsible on behalf of the firm for giving such declaration.

3. Anti-Collusion Certificate: I / We hereby certify and confirm that in the preparation and submission of

this Bid, we have not acted in concert or in collusion with any other Bidder or any other person(s) and

also not done any act, deed or thing which is or could be regarded as anti-competitive, restrictive or

monopolistic trade practice.

We further confirm that we have not offered nor will offer any illegal gratification in cash or kind to any

person or agency in connection with this Bid.

4. Litigation: I / We hereby certify and confirm that we do not have any litigation that may impact / affect /

compromise the delivery of services as required under this RFP and the Agreement.

Dated this ______________ Day of ________________, YYYY

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Name of the Bidder

Signature of the Authorized Signatory

Name of the Authorized Signatory

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Form 5: Format for Showcasing Experience

(on the letterhead of the Bidder)

Name & location Date of Completion (in Total Project Client If the project has

of the project DD/MM/YYYY) / ongoing Cost (in INR) been undertaken in

with at least 80% the tourism Sector

completion (Y/N)

Government Clients

Private Clients

Note: 1) Add rows as required

2) Each project profile has to be duly supported by documentary evidence from the client’s side like Work Order,

Agreement and Completion / substantial completion (indicating at least 80% completion) Certificate.

3) Bidders are advised to highlight relevant sections of the documentary evidence for quick reference of the Authority.

4) Projects without evidence may be rejected. Bidders are advised to include only eligible projects (as per terms &

conditions as provided in RFP).

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Form 6: Team Profile

Name Position Qualification Total Years of Years with the

(latest first) experience Bidding Party

2. Senior Architect

3. Senior Civil Engineer cum

project manager

4. Senior PPP Expert

Note: Bidders must propose only one name against each position.

Technical Support Staff

S. No. Name Position Task

Note: Add rows as required

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Form 7: Format for CV of Key Personnel

1. Proposed Position: Team Leader / Senior Architect / Senior Civil Engineer cum project manager/ Senior

PPP Expert (Strike out whichever is not applicable)

2. Name of Staff:

3. Relationship with the Bidder: Payroll basis / Retainership basis / provides intermittent project wise inputs

(Strike out whichever is not applicable)

4. Years with Bidding Party (applying for the said project):

5. Years of Experience (as on date):

6. Qualifications (Include details in a chronological order, latest first)

7. Date of Birth:

8. Nationality:

9. Employment Record (Include details in a chronological order, latest first):

Name of the Start Date End Date Duration (in years

Organization and months)

Note: 1) Add rows if required

2) include experience details such as to establish the minimum years of experience as per the

requirements of the RFP

10. Experience (Include details in a chronological order, latest first)

Name of the Organization Name of the Project Key Roles

Note: 1) Add rows if required

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe me, my

qualifications, and my experience.

Date: Day/Month/Year

(Signature of staff member OR Authorized Signatory)

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Form 8: Format of Bank Guarantee

(On Requisite Stamp Paper)

This Deed of Guarantee is made on this ______day of __________, YYYY at ________________ by

__________________Bank and having its Registered Office at _______and inter alia an operational Branch Office

at _____, Gandhinagar (hereinafter referred to as “the Bank” or “the Guarantor”, which expression shall unless it

be repugnant to the subject or context hereof be deemed to include its successors and assigns) in favour of

‘Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited’ (hereinafter referred to as “TCGL” which expression shall unless it be

repugnant to the subject or context hereof be deemed to include its successors and assignees).

WHEREAS, TCGL has undertaken the process of competitive bidding for selection of an Agency for providing

services related to “Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi Corridor,

Porbandar, Gujarat” for which purpose TCGL issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) inviting Bids from the Bidders

to execute the Scope of Work specified therein (“Project”);

WHEREAS, [name of Bidder] (hereinafter called “the Bidder”) has submitted his Bid dated [date] for the

implementation of the Project (hereinafter called “the Bid”).

1. [name of the Bank] at the request of the Bidder, do hereby in terms of the RFP, irrevocably, unconditionally

and without reservation guarantee the due and faithful fulfilment and compliance of the terms and

conditions of the RFP by the said Bidder and unconditionally and irrevocably undertake to pay forthwith

to TCGL an amount of Rs. __________ (Rupees ________ ________ _________ only) (hereinafter

referred to as the “Guarantee”) as our primary obligation without any demur, reservation, recourse,

contest or protest and without reference to the Bidder if the Bidder shall fail to fulfil or comply with all or

any of the terms and conditions contained in the said RFP.

2. Any such written demand made by TCGL stating that the Bidder is in default of the due and faithful

fulfilment and compliance with the terms and conditions contained in the RFP shall be final, conclusive

and binding on the Bank.

3. We, the Bank, do hereby unconditionally undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this

Guarantee without any demur, reservation, recourse, contest or protest and without any reference to the

Bidder or any other person and irrespective of whether the claim of TCGL is disputed by the Bidder or not,

merely on the first demand from TCGL stating that the amount claimed is due to TCGL by reason of failure

of the Bidder to fulfil and comply with the terms and conditions contained in the RFP including failure of

the said Bidder to keep its Bid open during the Bid validity period as set forth in the said RFP for any

reason whatsoever. Any such demand made on the Bank shall be conclusive as regards amount due and

payable by the Bank under this Guarantee. However, our liability under this Guarantee shall be restricted

to an amount not exceeding Rs. __________ (Rupees ________ ________ _________ only).

4. We, the Bank, further agree that TCGL shall be the sole judge to decide as to whether the Bidder is in

default of due and faithful fulfilment and compliance with the terms and conditions contained in the RFP

including, inter alia, the failure of the Bidder to keep its Bid open during the Bid validity period set forth in

the said Bidding Documents, and the decision of TCGL that the Bidder is in default as aforesaid shall be

final and binding on us, notwithstanding any differences between TCGL and the Bidder or any dispute

pending before any Court, Tribunal, Arbitrator or any other authority.

5. The Guarantee shall not be affected by any change in the constitution or winding up of the Bidder or the

Bank or any absorption, merger or amalgamation of the Bidder or the Bank with any other person.

6. In order to give full effect to this Guarantee, TCGL shall be entitled to treat the Bank as the principal

debtor. TCGL shall have the fullest liberty without affecting in any way the liability of the Bank under this

Guarantee from time to time to vary any of the terms and conditions contained in the said RFP or to extend

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time for submission of the Bids or the Bid validity period or the period for conveying acceptance of Letter

of Invitation by the Bidder or the period for fulfilment and compliance with all or any of the terms and

conditions contained in the said RFP by the said Bidder or to postpone for any time and from time to time

any of the powers exercisable by it against the said Bidder and either to enforce or forbear from enforcing

any of the terms and conditions contained in the said RFP or the securities available to TCGL, and the

Bank shall not be released from its liability under these presents by any exercise by TCGL of the liberty

with reference to the matters aforesaid or by reason of time being given to the said Bidder or any other

forbearance, act or omission on the part of TCGL or any indulgence by TCGL to the said Bidder or by any

change in the constitution of TCGL or its absorption, merger or amalgamation with any other person or

any other matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would but for this provision

have the effect of releasing the Bank from its such liability.

7. Any notice by way of request, demand or otherwise hereunder shall be sufficiently given or made if

addressed to the Bank and sent by courier or by registered mail to the Bank at the address set forth

8. We undertake to make the payment on receipt of your notice of claim on us addressed to [name of Bank

along with branch address] and delivered at our above branch which shall be deemed to have been

duly authorised to receive the said notice of claim.

9. It shall not be necessary for TCGL to proceed against the said Bidder before proceeding against the Bank

and the guarantee herein contained shall be enforceable against the Bank, notwithstanding any other

security which TCGL may have obtained from the said Bidder or any other person and which shall, at the

time when proceedings are taken against the Bank hereunder, be outstanding or unrealised.

10. We, the Bank, further undertake not to revoke this Guarantee during its currency except with the previous

express consent of TCGL in writing.

11. The Bank declares that it has power to issue this Guarantee and discharge the obligations contemplated

herein, the undersigned is duly authorised and has full power to execute this Guarantee for and on behalf

12. For the avoidance of doubt, the Bank’s liability under this Guarantee shall be restricted to Rs. __________

(Rupees ________ ________ _________ only). The Bank shall be liable to pay the said amount or any

part thereof only if the Authority serves a written claim on the Bank in accordance with paragraph 8 hereof.

13. This Guarantee will remain in force up to 180 (One hundred and eighty) days from the Due Date (inclusive

of due date) for submission of the Bid, inclusive of a claim period of 60 (sixty) days or for such extended

period as may be mutually agreed between TCGL and the Bidder, and agreed to by the Bank, and shall

continue to be enforceable till all amounts under this Guarantee have been paid.

14. The jurisdiction in relation to this Guarantee shall be the Courts at Gandhinagar, Gujarat and Laws in India

shall be applicable.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Guarantor has executed this Guarantee on this _____ day of _______________and

year first herein above written.

SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED

For and on behalf of

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(i) The Bank Guarantee should contain the name, designation and code number of the officer(s) signing the

(ii) The address, telephone number and other details of the Head Office of the Bank as well as of issuing Branch

should be mentioned on the covering letter of issuing Branch.

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Annexure 1: Financial Bid Submission Form

Managing Director

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

Nigam Bhavan Sector 16, Block C First Floor,

Nr. GH 4½ Bus Stand, Gandhinagar – 382

Subject: Submission of Bid for Selection of an Architect cum Consultant for Development of Gandhi

Corridor, Porbandar, Gujarat

We, the undersigned, offer to provide the consultancy services for the above in accordance with your Request

for Proposal dated [Date], and our (Technical and Financial Bid). Our Financial Bid is for a percentage of

__________________________(in words and figures) of the total project cost, which is inclusive of all taxes

excluding GST. Amount of GST, as applicable at the time of billing, shall be borne additionally by the Authority.

Our Financial Bid shall be binding upon us subject to the modifications resulting from negotiations, up to

expiry of the validity period of the Bid, i.e., ___________ [Date].

We undertake that, in competing for (and, if the award is made to us, in executing) the above project, we will

strictly observe the laws against fraud and corruption in force in India namely "Prevention of Corruption Act

We understand that you are not bound to accept any Bid you receive.

1. Financial Bid to be submitted online only on n-procure website.

2. The format as given above is for representation purpose only. The format at n-procure might vary.

Bidders are requested to review the format as provided at n procure and submit financial bid after

reading it thoroughly.

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Note: The formats as given below are for representation purpose only. Authority may, at its discretion,

request the Bidders who have submitted bids for the said project, to submit details of the cost as quoted

in its financial bid, in following formats, after opening of the Financial Bid.

Summary of Costs (Sample only, not to be submitted with the technical bid)

S. No. Cost Component Cost in INR

1. Remuneration

2. Logistic related

3. Miscellaneous

Break-Up of Remuneration (Sample only, not to be submitted with the technical bid)

Sl. No. Name Position

Months Rate (INR) (INR)

Total Remuneration in INR

Break-Up of logistic related expenses (Sample only, not to be submitted with the technical bid)

S. No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Amount

Price (INR) (INR)

1. Return Flights between Trip

2. Miscellaneous Travel Expenses Trip

3. Subsistence Allowance Day

4. Local Transportation Costs*

5. Office Rent / Accommodation,

Clerical Assistance, etc.

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S. No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Amount

Price (INR) (INR)

Total Reimbursable Expenses (INR)

Break-Up of Miscellaneous Expenses (Sample only, not to be submitted with the technical bid)

S No. Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Amount

1. Office Supplies, Utilities and Communication

2. Drafting reproduction of reports

3. Office Furniture and Equipment:

Computers, etc.

6. Office and establishment set up

Total Miscellaneous Expenses (INR)

Cost of Surveys (Sample only, not to be submitted with the technical bid)

S. No. Survey Type Unit rate Quantity Total Cost in INR

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Annexure 2: List of Banks

Bidders are requested to take note of the list of banks in case the Bid Security is being submitted in the form of

Bank Guarantee.

As per the GR No. FD/MSM/e-file/4/2025/2712/D.M.O. dated 1st April 2026, issued by the Finance Department,

Government of Gujarat, Bank Guarantees from the following banks would be accepted:

• Guarantees issued by following banks will be accepted as SD/EMD on a permanent basis.

1) All Nationalised Banks.

• Guarantees issued by following Banks will be accepted as SD/EMD for period up to March 31, 2027. The

validity cut-off date in GR is with respect to date of issue of Bank Guarantee irrespective of date of termination

of Bank Guarantee.

1. AXIS Bank 23. South Indian Bank

2. AU Small Finance Bank 24. Standard Chartered Bank

3. Bandhan Bank 25. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

4. City Union Bank 26. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

5. CSB Bank 27. YES Bank

6. DBS Bank India Limited 28. Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-op. Bank

7. DCB Bank 29. Nutan Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd.

8. Dhanlaxmi Bank 30. Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd.

9. Equitas Small Finance Bank 31. Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd

10. FEDERAL Bank 32. SBPP Co-operative Bank Ltd.

11. HDFC Bank 33. SVC Co-Operative Bank Ltd.

12. HSBC Bank 34. The Cosmos Co-op Bank Ltd.

13. ICICI Bank 35. The Gujarat State Co-operative Bank

14. IDBI Bank 36. The Surat District Co-op Bank

15. IDFC First Bank 37. The Surat People's Co. Op. Bank Ltd

16. IndusInd Bank 38. The Baroda Central Co-operative Bank

17. Jammu and Kashmir Bank 39. The Panchmahal District Co-operative Bank

18. Jana Small Finance Bank 40. The Kalupur Commercial Co-op. Bank

19. Karnataka Bank 41. The Rajkot Commercial Co-operative Bank

20. Karur Vysya Bank 42. The Banaskantha Mercantile Co-op. Bank Ltd.

21. Kotak Mahindra Bank 43. Gujarat Gramin Bank

All the eligible banks are instructed to collect the original documents / papers of guarantee from the concerned

tendering authority.

GR can be downloaded from the following link:

https://financedepartment.gujarat.gov.in/Documents/DMO_2941_01-Apr-2026_744.pdf