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Goa is one of the few states that strives to provide continuous electricity supply to its households. Goa has about 29 electrical substations that are a part of the Goa State Electricity Department (GSED) network. To improve infrastructure and facilities in the electric sector, the government took initiative under schemes such as Goa State Electricity Policy and Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya). Last year, an excess of 90 tenders were published by government agencies for the development of electrical substations. The Electricity Department of Goa and Public Works Department of Goa were the key advertisers for electrical substations. Tenders were published for the supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 2 x 10 mVA 33/11 kV substations. Furthermore, tenders were also advertised for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of old unserviceable internal wiring, submain wiring, old CFL FTL fittings, DBs, and other allied works.

It is estimated that the state of Goa has about 750 religious structures, comprising churches, mosques, and temples. To conserve the religious buildings, the state government took initiatives under the scheme Heritage Conservation Policy. An excess of 50 tenders were published during the last year to conserve religious buildings. These bids were mainly advertised by the Department of Archeology and Public Works Department. Tenders were published for minor civil and electrical work (conservation of ancient monuments) at various churches in Goa. In addition, tenders were advertised for the development and maintenance of Shree Sateri Kelbai Temple and other religious structures.

The Government of Goa requires approximately 300 MLD of water to cater to the water supply needs of its residents. The Integrated Water Supply and Sanitation Project and Goa Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB) Initiatives have helped the Goa state to establish and further develop water treatment plants (WTP) across the state. Over 40 tenders were published by the government agencies for WTP plants. The Public Works Department of Goa was the key advertiser for water treatment plants. Tenders were advertised for urgent repairs and servicing of valves and fabrication work of ms door staircase and platform at 40 MLD water treatment plants. Also, tenders were published for the operation and maintenance of 15 MLD water treatment plants.

The demand for uninterrupted power supply across Goa’s public institutions and critical infrastructure led to an increase in the purchase of Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) batteries. Though the Goa government took an initiative to supply power to houses uninterruptedly through schemes such as the Goa 24x7 Power for All (PFA) Scheme and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), there has been a significant demand for batteries to ensure reliable power supply. Last year, over 36 tenders were advertised for procurement of SMF batteries. These tenders were mainly advertised by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education and Indian Army state government agencies. Tenders were published for procurement of stationary valve regulated lead acid batteries and battery chargers 24 volts, 100 amps. Also, tenders were published for procurement of online UPS, power adaptor male, power adaptor female, coaxial adapter connector, power adaptor mini uhf, coaxial adapter, multi plug, power supply, insulation sleeve, cable, battery charger, battery, VHF handset, CD pouch, blank DVD, and headphones.

The demand for elevators increased dramatically as government buildings were renovated to accommodate all citizens, including the elderly and those with mobility impairments, so everyone could move freely and easily around the buildings. In the recent years, the government agencies are required to be handicap friendly as well for which elevators are installed. To modernize the government sector in Goa, the government took initiatives under schemes such as the Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Scheme and the Smart City Mission. During the last year, around 30 tenders were published for the installation of elevators and to provide services. The Public Works Department of Goa was the key advertiser for procurement of elevator installation services. Tenders were advertised for comprehensive maintenance of lifts to make Otis installed. In addition, tenders were also published for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 1 no passenger lift at different government buildings in Goa.

There are many government laboratories in Goa such as the inspectorate of factories and boilers, electronic testing and development centre and the forensic science laboratory. Last year, an excess of 40 tenders were published by the government agencies for the procurement of laboratory equipment across the state. These tenders were mainly published by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Department of Health Services (DHS). Tenders were advertised for procurement of various lab equipment, such as stereo zoom microscopes and portable video borescopes. In addition, tenders were published for supply, installation, commissioning, & testing of multi-block PCR instruments.

Goa is vital to India's shipping and maritime sectors because of its extensive nautical history and advantageous location along the western coast. The Blue Revolution Scheme and Sagarmala Project were taken by the state government to improve the infrastructure of ships and enhance safety. An excess of 120 tenders were published for ship repairs by the state government agencies. These bids were advertised by the Department of Defence government entity in the state. Tenders were published for repair and overhauling service—defect investigation on both cpp sea water sealing pressure and stern tube bearing water flow indications not available onboard ICGS sachet against DL SL LP38.

Goa hosts over 100 public events every year, including seminars, public meetings, and welfare program launches. These programs sometimes require catering for the employees and people. Last year, around 50 tenders were published for the catering services at different events by the government agencies. Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. was the key government entity advertised for the catering services across the state. Tenders were published for operating restaurants and catering services at the various government offices in Goa. In addition, tenders were advertised for annual catering and housekeeping of guest houses..

The Government of Goa employs more than 50,000 staff, to cater to the requirements of its citizens. Besides the regular position, the Goa government advertised more than 20 tenders during the last year for provisioning both skilled and unskilled manpower. The Water Resource Department and Electricity Department of Goa were the key advertisers for manpower services. Tenders were published for Manpower Outsourcing Services: Minimum wage; Skilled; Graduate; Admin. Also, tenders were published for providing helpers and supervisors for new construction in various regions.

A quarterly break-up of the tenders is provided below:

April 2023 - June 2023: 3585 tenders
July 2023 - September 2023: 3887 tenders
October 2023 - December 2023: 3508 tenders
January 2024 - March 2024: 4200 tenders.

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