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Assam Tenders — Updated November 20263 Assam tenders closing in under 3 days — review & act now

Assam Government Tenders: AssamTenders Portal Search & Eligibility Guide

Assam government tenders are published on AssamTenders (assamtenders.gov.in), the state's official e-procurement portal, alongside department-specific listings from Assam PWD, PHE, and APDCL (power). Every tender Bidzen surfaces is pre-analyzed for eligibility, risk, and go/no-go fit — cited back to the exact clause it came from.

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Search Live Assam Tenders

Live Assam tenders can be searched directly on Bidzen or on AssamTenders itself. Every result on Bidzen comes pre-tagged with eligibility, risk, and go/no-go status.

Not sure you qualify for an Assam tender you're evaluating? Bidzen's AI Eligibility Check confirms in seconds — every match cited back to the exact clause in the tender document.

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State Guide

How Assam Tenders Work

AssamTenders is the state's central e-procurement portal, but PWD, PHE, and APDCL also publish tenders through it under their own department codes. Central tenders located in Assam (CPWD, NHAI, Railway, and oil/gas PSU works — Assam has notable ONGC and Oil India tender volume) run through separate central or PSU-specific portals, not AssamTenders.

MSME (Udyam) Preference in Assam Tenders

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) with valid Udyam registration are exempt from paying EMD on most Assam government tenders under GFR Rule 170 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, 2012. Departments must also source at least 25% of annual procurement from MSEs, with sub-targets of 4% for SC/ST-owned and 3% for women-owned enterprises. The Udyam certificate must be submitted with the technical bid.

Eligibility Snapshot

  • check_circleValid registration/enlistment in the appropriate class with the relevant Assam department (PWD, PHE, or the issuing body)
  • check_circleGST registration and PAN
  • check_circleMinimum annual turnover for the registration class applied for (check the current department circular — this varies by class)
  • check_circleValid Digital Signature Certificate registered on AssamTenders
The Process

Assam Tender Process — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Find the tender — search live Assam tenders on Bidzen, or check AssamTenders directly by department or NIT number.

  2. 2

    Read the tender notice in full — note the EMD amount, completion period, and registration class/category required.

  3. 3

    Confirm eligibility — match your department registration class and turnover against the tender's minimum criteria.

  4. 4

    Prepare the technical bid — registration certificate, experience certificates, EMD proof, and any additional documents the notice specifies.

  5. 5

    Prepare the financial bid (BOQ) — priced bill of quantities in the tender's required format.

  6. 6

    Submit through AssamTenders before the deadline, using your registered Digital Signature Certificate.

  7. 7
The Problem

Common Reasons Assam Tender Bids Get Rejected

  • errorRegistration class/category mismatch for the department or work type tendered
  • errorEMD submitted in the wrong instrument, or below the amount specified in the notice
  • errorDigital Signature Certificate expired or not the correct class registered on AssamTenders
  • errorMissing or expired experience/completion certificates for similar work
  • errorTurnover certificate not matching the format the department specifies
  • errorTechnical and financial bids not submitted as separate encrypted packets where required

Bidzen's AI Risk Analysis flags exactly this kind of technical rejection risk before you submit — every flagged clause links straight to the page it came from.

The Solution

Everything You Need to Win Assam Tenders — In One Platform

From discovery to Go/No-Go, Bidzen reads every tender the moment it lands and tells you whether it is worth your team's time.

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Every Live Tender, One Search

All active Assam tenders from GeM, CPPP and e-procurement portals are indexed daily and searchable by keyword, value and location.

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AI Eligibility & Fit Score

Bidzen reads the eligibility clauses and matches them to your company profile — a Go/No-Go verdict in minutes, not days.

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Synopsis, Risks & Contradictions

A structured synopsis of every tender document, with hidden risks and conflicting clauses flagged before you commit.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Assam Tender Bidding

What is the AssamTenders portal?expand_more
AssamTenders (assamtenders.gov.in) is Assam's official e-procurement portal, where state departments publish tenders and contractors submit bids online using a registered Digital Signature Certificate.
How do I register for Assam government tenders?expand_more
Contractors must register with the relevant Assam department (such as PWD or PHE) for the appropriate class and category, separate from creating a login on AssamTenders itself.
What is the difference between Assam state tenders and central or PSU tenders located in Assam?expand_more
State tenders are issued by Assam departments through AssamTenders, while central and PSU tenders — such as CPWD, NHAI, or oil and gas sector works (ONGC, Oil India) located in Assam — run through separate portals with different registration and eligibility systems.
How do I find APDCL (power) tenders specifically?

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Health And Family Welfare Department Assam
tagGEM/2026/B/8195163

194;Treatment Couch (V2) (Q2) 

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apartmentAssam Medical Services Corporation Limited

Bid Value

₹28.52 L

EMD

₹57.0 K

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8139249

767;Chair for General Purpose (Q2) , Metal Beds (V3) (Q2) , Sofa (V3) (Q2) , Steel Almirah / Cabinets (V4) (Q2) , Metal Shelving Racks (Adjustable Type) conforming To Is 1883 (V2) (Q2) , Executive Table (V4) (Q2) , Revolving Chair (V5) (Q2) 

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

₹71.96 L

EMD

₹2.10 L

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

13 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Water Resources River Development AndtagGEM/2026/B/8201289

CCTV;118;Full Colour Bullet Dome 5MP , Full Colour Bullet 6MP 10X Z V Focal , NVR 64 Channel Full HD , 4 TBS HDD , CAT6A Cable , 24 PORT PoE Switch , 16 PORT PoE Switch , 9 U Network Rack Loaded , 6 U Network Rack , Accessories Patch Panel , Installation Configuration , 50 Pair MDF Box , 30 Pair MDF Box , 2 Pair Wire , 5 Pair Wire , 10 Pair Wire , 20 Pair Wire , CVT Stabilizer 100VA , Rozzot Box , Accessories , Installation Config

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apartmentNorth Eastern Regional Institute Of Water And Land

Bid Value

₹6.79 L

EMD

₹13.6 K

Location

Sonitpur, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceGrid Controller Of India LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8005640

3;A4 and Legal Size Multifunction Printer (MFP) (Q2)

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apartmentGrid Controller Of India Limited

Bid Value

₹4.46 L

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Health And Family WelfaretagGEM/2026/B/8186715

1;ULTRAPURE LAB WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM

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apartmentAll India Institute Of Medical Sciences aiims

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹13.0 K

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceAgriculture Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8201650

1;Multimedia Projector (MMP) (Q2)

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apartmentAssam Agricultural University

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Bongaigaon, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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account_balancePrinting And Stationary Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8165931

132;Pants (Q3) , Mens Casual Shirt (Q3) , Saree (V1) (Q3) , door mats (Q3)

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apartmentDirectorate Of Printing And Stationery

Bid Value

₹48.7 K

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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account_balanceAgriculture Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8201570

1;Television (V3) (Q2)

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apartmentAssam Agricultural University

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Bongaigaon, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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account_balanceEducation Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8202045

100;Desk and Bench Set for Classroom/Training Area (Q2) 

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apartmentDirector Of Technical Education

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹25.0 K

Location

Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam

Deadline

09 Nov 2026

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account_balanceAgriculture Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8201842

2;Line Interactive UPS with AVR (V2) (Q2)

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apartmentAssam Agricultural University

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Bongaigaon, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8202091

1;MINI SMART SCAN TOOL

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apartmentIndian Air Force

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Dibrugarh, Assam

Deadline

09 Nov 2026

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account_balanceIndian Oil Corporation LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8188938

72;RECHARGEABLE SAFETY HAND HELD TORCH

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apartmentIocl- Digboi Refinery

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Tinsukia, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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account_balanceCoal India LimitedtagGEM/2026/B/8192224

Handling ,Transport and Other Mining Services - Percentage quote based - Handling & Transport Service, Composite contingency service comprising unloading of excess/overloaded coal from railway wagons at Nakachari Railway Siding, loading into road veh..

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apartmentCoal India Limited

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Tinsukia, Assam

Deadline

07 Nov 2026

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account_balanceEducation Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8023861

6801;Desk and Bench Set for Classroom/Training Area (Q2) , Steel Almirah / Cabinets (V4) (Q2) , Dry Erase Writing Boards (V3) (Q3) , Waiting Area / Airport Terminal / Public Place / Reception area Chair or Seat (V2) (Q2) , Computer Table (V3) (Q2) , Chair for General Purpose (Q2) , Composite Office Tables conforming to IS 8126 (V2) (Q2) , Modular Table / Meeting Table / Centre Table (V2) (Q2) 

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apartmentDirectorate Of Secondary Education

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹28.61 L

Location

Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of Military AffairstagGEM/2026/B/8156993

581;Modular Table / Meeting Table / Centre Table (V2) (Q2) , Classroom Stools (Q2) , Chair or Bench or Stool (Handicraft) (V2) (Q3) , Wooden Shelf / Case / Rack / Credenza / Modular Storage (V2) (Q2) 

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apartmentIndian Army

Bid Value

₹44.13 L

EMD

₹1.30 L

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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account_balanceDepartment Of PharmaceuticalstagGEM/2026/B/8202459

LABORATORY CONSUMABBLES;5;Consumables as per Schedule 1 , Consumables as per Schedule 2 , Consumables as per Schedule 3 , Consumables as per Schedule 4 , Consumables as per Schedule 5

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apartmentNational Institute Of Pharmaceutical Education And

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

17 Nov 2026

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account_balanceHealth And Family Welfare Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8199992

97;Vertical Autoclave (Q2) 

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apartmentAssam Medical Services Corporation Limited

Bid Value

₹33.95 L

EMD

₹67.9 K

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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account_balanceHealth And Family Welfare Department AssamtagGEM/2026/B/8200145

97;Household Refrigerators marked to IS 17550 (V2) (Q2) 

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apartmentAssam Medical Services Corporation Limited

Bid Value

₹17.46 L

EMD

₹34.9 K

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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tag30261132_20261110

Supply Of Primary Spring Dpc/rear. Drawing No.: Icf Drg. No. Dmu/dpc5-0-1-501, Item-1, Alt-l With Latest Alteration. Material Spec: As Per Drawing (wd-01-hls-94 Rev.-5 With Latest Revision And Amendments) [ Warranty Period: 30 Months After The Date Of Delivery ] ]

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apartmentNORTH EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

Refer Doc

Location

Dibrugarh, Assam

Deadline

10 Nov 2026

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tag2026_IWT_54613_2

Leasing Out Of Iwt Ferry Services Under Iwt Silchar Division For Silghat Ferry Service

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apartmentAssam Inland Water Transport Development Society

Bid Value

₹2.92 L

EMD

₹14.6 K

Location

Cachar, Assam

Deadline

12 Nov 2026

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tag2026_PWBNH_54630_1

Development And Upgradation Of Batadava Than At Barduwa,nagaon (phase-ii)

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apartmentPublic Works Building and NH Department

Bid Value

₹14.00 Cr

EMD

₹28.01 L

Location

Nagaon, Assam

Deadline

12 Nov 2026

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tag2026_PWBNH_54633_1

Proposed Construction Of 500 Seater Auditorium In Srimanta Sankardev Kalakhetra Society, Guwahati Assam On Engineering, Procurement And Construction (epc) Mode 1.

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apartmentPublic Works Building and NH Department

Bid Value

₹26.76 Cr

EMD

₹53.52 L

Location

Kamrup, Assam

Deadline

13 Nov 2026

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tag2026_UDD_54623_1

Design Of Ground Plus First Floor Market Complex And Construction, Establishment, Supply And Procurement Of Ground Floor Of The Market Complex At Makum Town Under Makum Municipal Board On Engineering, Procurement And Construction (epc) Mode-1 Basis.

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apartmentURBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Bid Value

₹3.50 Cr

EMD

₹7.00 L

Location

Tinsukia, Assam

Deadline

16 Nov 2026

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tag2026_ARMY_795741_1

Supply And Construction Of Field Water Supply Scheme At Lbms Dhubri Assam

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apartmentINDIAN ARMY

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹60.0 K

Location

Bilasipara, Assam

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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tag2026_ARMY_795729_1

Supply And Construction Of Drainage At Lbms Dhubri Assam

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apartmentINDIAN ARMY

Bid Value

Refer Doc

EMD

₹1.00 L

Location

Bilasipara, Assam

Deadline

14 Nov 2026

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EMD instrument as specified per tender (BG, FDR, or online payment through the portal)

Track the tender — technical evaluation, financial bid opening, and award stages are visible on the portal against the tender ID.

Bidzen's AI Tender Summary turns a lengthy Assam tender notice into a one-page brief — and auto-generates a task list from the compliance matrix so nothing above gets missed, auto-flipped complete as you upload proof.

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APDCL tenders are published on AssamTenders under its own department code, and can also be searched on Bidzen by department name.
Where can I check the result or status of an Assam tender I've bid on?expand_more
Tender results, including technical bid evaluation and financial bid opening, are published on AssamTenders against the original tender or NIT number.
What's the difference between manual and e-tenders in Assam?expand_more
Manual tenders require physical submission of bid documents to the issuing office, while e-tenders are submitted entirely online through AssamTenders using a registered Digital Signature Certificate.
Are Micro and Small Enterprises exempt from EMD on Assam tenders?expand_more
Yes — Udyam-registered Micro and Small Enterprises are exempt from paying EMD under GFR Rule 170 and the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, 2012, provided the Udyam certificate is submitted with the technical bid.
Can AI tell me whether I should bid on an Assam tender or skip it?expand_more
Yes — Bidzen's AI Go/No-Go Decision scores a tender against your eligibility, past win history, and the resources required, with every input clause-cited back to the source document.
How can I check if I'm eligible for a specific Assam tender before bidding?expand_more
Match your department registration class, category, and financial turnover against the tender's published eligibility criteria, or run the document through Bidzen's AI Eligibility Check for an instant, clause-cited compliance match.
Do Assam Panchayat and municipal tenders appear on AssamTenders too?expand_more
Yes — most Panchayat and municipal body tenders in Assam are published on AssamTenders under their respective department codes, alongside state tenders.