Tender for Construction of Akal Farmer Training Centre
The Kalgidhar Trust – Baru Sahib established in 1956, has been working tirelessly towards transforming the lives of children through the tool of value-based high-quality education.
In its quest of fighting drugs with books, the Society has established 130 low cost CBSE schools and 2 universities in under its flagship Akal Academies program, providing modern, value-based education to nearly 75,000 students across rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
In this regard, the Trust has decided to undertake the construction of Akal farmer Training centre at Akal farms, Vallandai, Tamil Nadu
ABOUT THE AKAL FARM
Akal Farm, located at Vallandai in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, is a strategic agricultural development project operating under the broader vision of The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, focusing on sustainable land use, resource optimization, and rural livelihood enhancement. The project was developed on arid and degraded land through systematic soil reclamation, adoption of micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler systems), rainwater harvesting, and scientifically planned crop diversification. The farm practices a mix of horticulture, agro-forestry, and seasonal crop rotation, ensuring efficient water usage and improved soil fertility. In alignment with the Trust’s institutional objectives, Akal Farm functions as a self-sustaining operational unit, contributing to food security, employment generation, and capacity building for local communities. The initiative demonstrates The Kalgidhar Trust’s integrated development model, wherein spiritual ethics, environmental sustainability, and technically sound agricultural practices are combined to create a replicable framework for rural development in ecologically challenging regions.
27th Jan 2026
Last Date & Time of submission of the Tender
7th Feb 2026, 5:00pm
10th Feb 2025 at 11:00am
Place of Submission and Opening of Tender
The Kalgidhar Trust
F-377, Phase 8B, Mohali, Punjab – 160062
LOCATIONS
Akal Farm, Vallandai, district Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Minimum annual turnover of ₹1.5 Crore in any of the last two financial years.
- Valid GST, PAN, and bank details.
- Sufficient manpower, machinery, and technical capability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Project Duration: Completion within 10 months of the date of Work Order.
- Site Supervision: Deployment of at least one qualified Civil Engineer with minimum 5 years’ experience on-site full-time.
- Boarding & Lodging: To be arranged by the contractor at their own cost.
- Security Deposit: 5% deduction from each running bill, released after 3 months of satisfactory completion.
- BOQ: Quantities declared are as per preliminary estimated cost, final quantities may vary as per actual measurements within the amount sanctioned for the project. Click Here to Download BOQ
APPROVED MATERIAL BRANDS
All materials shall be of approved make and conform to relevant IS standards. The following brands are mandatory (or equivalent, subject to approval by Engineer-in-Charge):
- Cement: Ambuja / Ultratech / ACC
- Steel Reinforcement: Jyoti/Bhartam/TATA/SAIL
- Sanitary Wares: Cera / Hindware
- Paints: Asian Paints / Nerolac / Berger
- Tiles: Kajaria / Somany / Johnson / Orient
- Electrical Fittings: Havells / Anchor / Polycab
- Pipes (Plumbing): Supreme / Astral / Finolex
WORK QUALITY
All materials shall be new, first quality, and subject to inspection and approval. Substandard or rejected materials must be removed from site immediately at the contractor’s cost.
PAYMENT TERMS
Payments will be made against verified and measured work certified by the Engineer-in-Charge.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Delay in completion beyond the stipulated period will attract a penalty of 0.5% of contract value per week, up to a maximum of 10% of total project cost.
WORK INSPECTION
Regular inspection shall be carried out by The Kalgidhar Trust’s representative. Any non-conformance noted must be corrected immediately by the contractor.
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