Guwahati municipal waste collection tender issued by Government of Assam
The Guwahati municipal waste collection tender invites bids for door-to-door waste transportation in key city wards.
The Government of Assam, through the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), has announced a tender for the Door to Door Collection and Transportation of Municipal Waste covering Package 3, which includes Wards 7, 8, 14, and 15 within Guwahati city. This procurement falls under the transport services for environmental municipal waste management, critical for urban sanitation and cleanliness efforts. The contract is framed as a lump-sum agreement intended to manage and streamline waste collection and transportation under the Swachh Bharat Mission framework or equivalent urban sanitation initiatives.
The service contract aims to ensure systematic door-to-door waste collection, facilitating better city hygiene and efficient waste disposal mechanisms. The tender was published on October 7, 2026, and the closing and bid opening date is scheduled for October 28, 2026. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 14, 2026, to clarify participant queries. The Estimated Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at ₹100,000, with a tender fee of ₹1,000. This tender is part of a larger municipal waste management effort, emphasizing the improvement of solid waste handling infrastructure in the Guwahati metropolitan area.
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation, a trusted government entity, is the issuing authority. The primary goal is to improve hygiene standards and the overall living environment in these wards by efficient and timely waste collection and transportation.
| Tender ID | 2026_GMC_54345_1 |
|---|---|
| Tender Reference | GMC/SBM/80/2026/252 Dated_07/10/2026 |
| Issuing Authority | Government of Assam |
| Authority Type | Government |
| Project Category | Transport Services |
| Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Estimated Value | NA |
| Citizen Benefit | Improved municipal waste management in targeted wards |
| Contract Type | Lump-sum |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-10-28 |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 2026-10-14 |
| Document Fee | 1,000 |
| EMD | ₹100,000 |
| Issued Under Scheme | Standalone |
| Tender Portal Link | Not stated |
This tender addresses a fundamental aspect of urban living—municipal waste management in Guwahati. The door-to-door collection and transportation of waste directly impact residents’ health, public hygiene, and environmental quality in wards 7, 8, 14, and 15. Reliable waste collection reduces the risk of waste accumulation, which can cause bad odors, breeding grounds for pests, and disease vectors.
By ensuring an organized system of waste handling, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation can enhance city cleanliness and support sustainable urban living conditions. Efficient waste transportation also prevents littering in public spaces and helps in proper disposal or further processing, contributing to better environmental outcomes. Citizens benefit from cleaner neighborhoods, reduced health risks, and improved municipal services under this government contract, aligning with broader initiatives toward Swachh Bharat Mission objectives and urban environmental management goals.
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