Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Government of India undertaking, has invited an online open domestic e-tender for the construction of 34,160 MT capacity warehouse infrastructure equivalent to 1,95,000 sq. ft. in four units at SIPCOT Park, Theni, Tamil Nadu. The project includes construction of godowns, internal roads, drains, electrification works, allied amenities and ancillary buildings. The estimated cost of the tender is ₹3,980.75 lakh, with a completion period of 14 months.

Key Tender Details

Scope of Work

The scope of work includes construction of four conventional godown buildings with a total storage capacity of 1,95,000 sq. ft., along with civil and electrical works. The contractor will also be responsible for land development, cutting and filling, construction of PQC M30 roads, drainage works, boundary wall, office block, sentry post, labour hut, public toilets, drinking water facilities and electrical room. Allied infrastructure such as high mast lighting, rainwater harvesting system, septic tank, portable firefighting system, underground tank, ramps and drain lines are also included. The contractor must also assist CWC in obtaining the Occupation Certificate and liaison with local authorities; statutory fees will be paid or reimbursed by CWC. Anti-termite treatment is excluded from the contractor’s scope and will be undertaken by CWC’s in-house PCS team.

Pre-Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Participation is open to bidders meeting the prescribed eligibility and qualification criteria. The bidder must be a legal entity and may participate as an individual, firm, company or joint venture/consortium, as joint ventures are allowed for this tender. Bidders must possess valid GSTIN, PAN and relevant statutory registrations. They must not be insolvent, blacklisted, debarred, banned or involved in conflict of interest.

Financial Criteria

The bidder must have an average annual financial turnover of at least ₹1,194.23 lakh during the last three financial years, namely FY 2025-26, FY 2024-25 and FY 2023-24. The bidder should also have achieved minimum annual turnover of ₹5,971.13 lakh from construction works in any one of the last five financial years ending 31 March of the previous financial year.

Required Criteria Table

Tender Fee and EMD

The tender document is available free of cost. The EMD is ₹49.81 lakh, and it is mandatory for all bidders. The tender clearly states that no EMD exemption is available for MSME/start-up bidders. EMD must be submitted as per the prescribed online/e-payment process and proof must be uploaded with the bid.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Submission Guidelines

Bids must be submitted online only through the CWC e-procurement portal. Manual or physical submission of bids/documents is not allowed and will not be entertained. The tender follows a two-cover system: Cover 1 for the technical bid and Cover 2 for the financial bid. Bidders must use a valid Digital Signature Certificate and upload all required documents in the prescribed format.

Document Checklist

Bidders should prepare and upload the following documents: