Maintenance

Maintenance projects are critical for the longevity of public infrastructure. As of January 14, 2026, there is a heavy volume of tenders for road upkeep, institutional repairs, and electrical maintenance across both national and state levels.

The focus this month is on "Short Term Maintenance Contracts" (STMC) and user-fee plaza upkeep.

Maintenance of government campuses and specialized equipment is currently a priority for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defence.

•  BSF (Border Security Force):
  • 1.Indore: Running and maintenance of an Olympic-size swimming pool (Closing: 21-Jan-2026).
  • 2.Tekanpur: Annual repair and maintenance of electrical installations in shopping complexes (Closing: 20-Jan-2026).
  • 3.Tripura: Replacement and maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems at the Salbagan campus (Closing: 21-Jan-2026).
•  Military Engineer Services (MES):
  • 1.Mumbai: Maintenance of connecting bridges and iron roof sheets at Colaba (Closing: 04-Feb-2026).
  • 2.Pune: Special repair to road furniture and signboards at Girinagar (Closing: 07-Feb-2026).
•  Metro Rail (DMRC/CMRL):
  • 1.Delhi: Structural repair of station buildings and piers (Line-3, Yamuna Bank to Ashok Nagar).
  • 2.Chennai: Integrated cleaning and operational support for 18 stations (Phase II).

Many solar installations from the 2020-2023 period are now coming up for Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contracts (CAMC).

•  Solar PV Modules: Cleaning and upkeep of Rooftop Solar Power Plants in Dehradun (Closing: 21-Jan-2026).
•  2 MW Solar Plant: Comprehensive maintenance of the utility-scale plant in Kapurthala, Punjab (Closing: 31-Jan-2026).
•  Solar Water Heaters: AMC for heating systems and heat pumps at AIIMS, New Delhi (Closing: 15-Jan-2026).

States are prioritizing "Rain Damage Restoration" and "Annual Repair" (A/R) contracts as the financial year-end approaches.

•  Himachal Pradesh PWD: Over 20 active tenders for "Restoration of Rain Damages" on district roads and A/R of link roads in Hamirpur and Shimla (Deadlines: 19-Jan to 23-Jan 2026).
•  Madhya Pradesh (MP PWD): Extensive list of "Electrical and Maintenance Works" for government hospitals and administrative buildings across Bhopal and Indore.
•  Delhi (DDA): Maintenance of completed horticulture schemes and park maintenance in Rohini and East Zone (Deadlines: 19-Jan-2026).

Important Reminder for Bidders

Maintenance tenders often require a Valid Enlistment Certificate in the specific class (Class I, II, III, etc.) of the respective department (e.g., CPWD or State PWD). For electrical maintenance, a Valid Electrical Contractor License issued by the state government is mandatory.