Maharashtra Tender Type Chart

Maharashtra Government Tender Type Flowchart

graph TD A[Start: Identify project type and cost] --> B{Is project Design-Build or Turnkey or Complex?} B -->|Yes| EPC[EPC or RFP Tender] EPC --> EPCNote[Used for large, complex, turnkey works] B -->|No| C{Is it normal civil construction or maintenance?} C -->|Routine Civil Work| D{Estimated cost?} D --> E1[Up to Rs 1.5 Cr: Use B-1 Percentage Rate Tender] D --> E2[1.5 Cr to 25 Cr: Use B-1 or B-2 depending on department] D --> E3[25 Cr to 100 Cr: Use Form C or Special Tender] D --> E4[Above 100 Cr: Use Open Competitive or EPC/RFP] C -->|Maintenance or Small Repair| E1 C -->|Special Goods or Services| G[Use Goods Procurement or GeM or RFP] EPCNote -.-> H[Note: Price Variation applies in B-1, B-2 and C forms]

Detailed Summary of Maharashtra Tender Types by Project

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the standard tender forms and types used by various Maharashtra Government departments, based on the nature and estimated cost of the work, as summarized from the flow logic.

                                                                                                                                                                 

Project Type / Estimated Cost Range	Recommended Tender Form/Type	Key Characteristics / Use Case	Applicable Price Variation (PV)
Design-Build, Turnkey, or Complex Projects	EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) or RFP (Request for Proposal)	Used for large, complex infrastructure, or projects requiring a single contractor responsible for design and execution.	Typically covered under special contractual terms, not standard PV clauses.
Routine Civil Work, Maintenance, or Small Repair (Up to ₹15 Cr)	B-1 Percentage Rate Tender	Standard tender for smaller civil works, repair, and routine maintenance projects.	Yes
Routine Civil Work (₹15 Cr to ₹50 Cr)	B-2 Tender	General civil construction works. The specific form depends on Departmental guidelines and project complexity.	Yes (Applies to both B-1 and B-2 forms)
Routine Civil Work (₹50 Cr to ₹100 Cr)	Form C or Special Tender Document	Bridge infrastructure projects. Contractors own design.	Yes (Applies to Form C)
Routine Civil Work (Above ₹50 Cr)	Open Competitive Tender or EPC/RFP	Major/Mega projects, requiring the highest level of competition and scrutiny.	Varies (Based on specific contract and policy)
Specialized Goods or Services (Non-Civil Work)	Goods Procurement, GeM (Government e-Marketplace), or RFP	For procuring machinery, IT services, specialized consultation, etc.	N/A (Governed by specific procurement rules)