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ZILLA PARISHAD Tenders — Updated November 2026New ZILLA PARISHAD tenders are published every day — check your eligibility before the deadline

Latest ZILLA PARISHAD Tenders — Updated Daily

Access active ZILLA PARISHAD tender notices and let AI check your eligibility before you commit. Don't let documentation errors lead to rejection — 40% of bids are rejected at the technical stage.

Active ZILLA PARISHAD Tenders

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Bidzen aggregates live ZILLA PARISHAD tenders across all regions and project sites into one searchable platform. Every active tender is indexed, filtered, and matched to your company profile automatically. Stop manually checking portals — let the data come to you.

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The Problem

Why ZILLA PARISHAD Tenders Get Rejected at the Technical Stage

These are the most common rejection reasons bidding teams run into — all avoidable when the tender is read properly before you commit.

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Documentation Errors

Missing certificates, expired registrations or wrong formats are the top reason ZILLA PARISHAD bids are rejected before evaluation even starts.

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Eligibility Missed

Turnover, similar-work and experience thresholds buried across tender volumes are misread, and estimating hours go into bids the company could never win.

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Corrigenda & Deadlines

Dates, EMD terms and specifications change through corrigenda. Bids built on the original notice miss the revised requirements.

The Solution

Everything You Need to Win ZILLA PARISHAD 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 ZILLA PARISHAD 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.

Our Process

How It Works — 4 Simple Steps

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Search & Shortlist

Filter live tenders by keyword, buyer, value and location — or let alerts bring them to you.

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AI Eligibility Check

Bidzen matches turnover, experience and certification clauses against your company profile.

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Synopsis & Risk Review

Every volume, annexure and corrigendum is condensed into one structured brief with risks flagged.

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Draft, Submit & Win

Build the compliance checklist, draft the response and submit before the deadline — with certainty.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about ZILLA PARISHAD Tender Bidding

How do I track new ZILLA PARISHAD tenders?expand_more
This page lists every live ZILLA PARISHAD tender the moment it is indexed. Log in to Bidzen to save the search and receive alerts whenever ZILLA PARISHAD publishes a new tender or corrigendum.
How to register as a vendor with ZILLA PARISHAD?expand_more
Submit the registration form along with your company registration documents, GST certificate, PAN and relevant experience certificates on the ZILLA PARISHAD vendor portal (or GeM, where ZILLA PARISHAD procures through it). Bidzen's eligibility check shows which registrations each tender expects.
What is the EMD requirement for ZILLA PARISHAD tenders?expand_more
EMD is typically 2–3% of the estimated tender value, submitted as a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank or through the portal. The exact amount, format and exemptions (MSE, startup) are stated in the NIT and surfaced in the Bidzen synopsis.

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    Corrigendum : Potholes And Patch Repair Of B.t. Road From Pintu Ghosh House To Panchanantala Kanpara Under Somra-2 G.p. Within Balagarh Block In The District Of Hooghly.

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    Supply Fitting Fixing And Commissioning Of Water Purifier With Cooler And Normal Ambient Tap At Different School Under Shyamla Gram Panchayat

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Supply Fitting Fixing And Commissioning Of Water Purifier With Cooler And Normal Ambient Tap At Different School Under Churulia Gram Panchayat

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    Installation Of Water Purification System With Supporting Infrastructure At Various Schools Under Paharpur G.p. Under Raninagar I Dev. Block

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    ₹17.85 L

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    Murshidabad, West Bengal

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    13 Nov 2026

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    Installation Of Water Purification System With Supporting Infrastructure At Various Schools Under Islampur Chak G.p. Under Raninagar I Dev. Block

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    13 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Potholes And Patch Repair Of Road From Somra Bakipur To Somra Station Via Paschimpara Road Under Somra-1 And 2 G.p. Within Balagarh Block In The District Of Hooghly.

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    Bid Value

    ₹17.40 L

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    ₹34.8 K

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    Hooghly, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Repairing Of Road From Tarapur Towards Godda Under Sundarpur Gp In Burwan Block

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    ₹17.12 L

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    ₹34.2 K

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    Murshidabad, West Bengal

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    13 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Potholes And Patch Repair Of C.c.road From Tapan Goswami House To Kalitala Shiv Mandir Under Sripur Balagarh G.p. Within Balagarh Block In The District Of Hooghly.

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    ₹17.07 L

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Samat Chatal To Jamindari Bundh At Bachhrakundu

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    ₹16.94 L

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    ₹33.9 K

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    Midnapore, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Nandanpalli To Khudiram Road At Harirajpur

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    ₹33.9 K

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Ashok Maity House To Nandanpalli At Harirajpur

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    ₹16.92 L

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    ₹33.9 K

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    Midnapore, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Prashanta Khamrai House To Dilip Duari House At Hazakundu

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    Bid Value

    ₹16.87 L

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    ₹33.8 K

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    Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

    Deadline

    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Simana Kathpull To Prashanta Khamrai House At Hazakundu

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    Bid Value

    ₹16.85 L

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    ₹33.7 K

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    Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Jamindari Bundh To Mansa Mandir At Bachhrakundu

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    ₹16.83 L

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    ₹33.6 K

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    Midnapore, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Supply Of Citizen Information Board And Construction Of Cc Road From Mansa Mandir To Chandikhali Bundh At Bachhrakundu

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Potholes And Patch Repairs Of Bituminious Road From P.k Road (power Station) To Gobinda Ghosh House Under Ektarpue G.p Within Balagrah Block In The District Of Hooghly

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    Bid Value

    ₹16.42 L

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    ₹32.8 K

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    Hooghly, West Bengal

    Deadline

    11 Nov 2026

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    Installation Of Ro Uv Water Purifier Cum Chiller For 25 Nos School Of Aurangabad- I Gp, Aurangabad- Ii Gp, Jagtai I Gp Jagtai-ii Gp Under Suti-ii Dev. Block

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    Bid Value

    ₹16.08 L

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    ₹32.2 K

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    Murshidabad, West Bengal

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    05 Nov 2026

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    Construction Of Cement Concrete Road From Shashadhar Giri House To Ashis Samanta House Mauja Roypur Sansad Roypur Atj L No 0s Plot No 106 To 644 Within Dibakarpur Gram Panchayat Under Chandipur P. S. In The District Of Purba Medinipur

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    ₹15.99 L

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    ₹32.0 K

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    Midnapore, West Bengal

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    17 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Potholes And Patch Repair Of Bituminous Road From Gitanali Press To Kalyan Doctor Natun Housevia Rabindranath Road Under Nabagram Gp Within Serampur-uttarpara P.s In The District Of Hooghly.

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    11 Nov 2026

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    Construction Of 121.25 Sq.m Mandalkuli Hat Complex At Mandalkuli G.p, Mandalkuli Mouza, Jl No-241, Plt No-55 Under Raipur Development Block

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    ₹31.9 K

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    Bankura, West Bengal

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    05 Nov 2026

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    Providing Fixing 03 Nos. Ceiling Fans 04 Nos Led Tubes Batten Lights With Necessary Fitting In Each Class Room. 1. Ambikanagar G J B 19181909601 Rs.15,000- Per Class Room X 3 Nos.rs.45000 2. Baikunthapur F P 19181909702 Rs.15,000

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    Parganas, West Bengal

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    14 Nov 2026

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    Providing Fixing 03 Nos. Ceiling Fans 04 Nos Led Tubes Batten Lights With Necessary Fitting In Each Class Room. 1.kantamari F P 19181900301 Rs.15,000 Per Class Room X 13 Nos.rs.195000 2. Kishorimohanpur Special F.p. 19181910401 Rs.1

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    Construction Of Cc Road From Burhan Ali House To Sk Sahadat House Within Kodambari G.p. Under Nandigram-ii P.s. In The District Of Purba Medinipur

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    ₹15.71 L

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    ₹31.5 K

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    Midnapore, West Bengal

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    17 Nov 2026

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    Construction Of Rest Shed And Pavement At Onda Bdo Office Campus Under Medinipur Gp, Jl No- 145, Mouza- Tella Within Onda Development Block, Fund- Pup

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    ₹15.63 L

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    ₹31.3 K

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    Bankura, West Bengal

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    16 Nov 2026

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