By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 128 active maintenance works tenders across 8 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹4.79 lakh. To win them, meet the contractor registration and experience conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh | 37 |
| Rajasthan | 28 |
| Kerala | 28 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 21 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 |
| Delhi | 2 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| HP Irrigation and Public Health (Himachal Pradesh) | 30 |
| PHED-Chief Engineer(HQ),Jaipur (Rajasthan) | 16 |
| PWD (Jammu and Kashmir) | 11 |
| I and FC (Jammu and Kashmir) | 7 |
| HPSEBL (Himachal Pradesh) | 7 |
| PWD - CE AND AS (Rajasthan) | 7 |
| Local Self Government Department (Kerala) | 6 |
| Irrigation Department (Kerala) | 5 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹4.79 lakh; range ₹40,500 to ₹180 crore. EMD from ₹810 to ₹3.97 crore. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 8 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Contractor registration in a class that covers the estimated cost
- Similar completed works within the period the tender sets, backed by completion certificates
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Bid capacity, where the formula is given in the tender
- Key plant, equipment and technical staff
Licences and certificates
- Contractor registration or enlistment with the department
- Experience certificates for repair or maintenance works
- Labour licence, EPF and ESIC registration
- Electrical licence, where the scope includes electrical repairs
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for maintenance works
Repair works are often priced on schedule rates with a percentage above or below. Know the schedule well before quoting.
Why maintenance works bids get rejected
- Contractor registration class below the tender value
- Experience certificates that do not show 'similar work' as defined in the tender
- BOQ uploaded in the wrong format or with edited cells
- EMD or its exemption proof missing or not in the required form
- Unsigned or incomplete declarations and affidavits
Live district pages
- Maintenance Works tenders in Jaipur (24 active)
- Maintenance Works tenders in Mandi (15 active)
- Maintenance Works tenders in Bilaspur (15 active)
- Maintenance Works tenders in Jammu (8 active)
- Maintenance Works tenders in Sirmaur (6 active)
Frequently asked questions
How are repair works tenders priced?
Many repair and maintenance works are priced as a percentage above or below the department's schedule of rates, or by item rates in a BOQ. The method is stated in the tender. Check which applies and read the schedule version used. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are maintenance works tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with maintenance works tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
Talk to a Bid Nexa expert
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