Phase 1 · Target 17 Oct 2026
Outdoor Archery Range
A 125 m × 85 m north-to-south range supporting 70 m competition distances.
- 100 m × 5 m RCC shade structure
- High-mast lighting and continuous rear seating
- Competition, waiting and equipment zones
Architectural Design RFP
Selection of an architect for comprehensive design services for the Axis Bank Sanjeeva Singh International Archery Centre at Kanhauli, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.
Open Request for Proposal
Proposal deadline: 25 September 2026
Pre-bid meeting: 20 September 2026 · Online
Project Overview
A five-acre rural high-performance campus
SSAIT is inviting qualified architectural firms to deliver end-to-end architectural, interior, structural and MEPF design services for a pioneering archery facility built to international standards.
The centre will connect grassroots talent identification with elite training, sports science, fitness and recovery, athlete accommodation and education.
5 acres
Project site
3 phases
Integrated programme
Design Programme
Three connected phases
Phase 2 · Target 1 Dec 2026
Indoor Archery Range
A 50 m × 30 m double-height hall that opens directly onto the outdoor range.
- Six-metre clear internal height
- Mezzanine viewing galleries and VIP lounge
- Media room, lifts and staircases
Phase 3 · Target 1 Feb 2027
Residential & Science Wing
Two floors combining athlete accommodation with operational and scientific support.
- Guest rooms, offices and conference space
- Kitchen, dining hall and cafeteria
- Sports science, biomechanics and AI labs
Architectural scope
Stage 1
Feasibility & Concept Design
Site analysis, zoning and environmental review, conceptual design, massing, initial cost estimates and construction timelines.
Stage 2
Schematic & Design Development
Refined layouts with structural, MEP and acoustic engineering, plus sports-lighting and safety coordination.
Stage 3
Construction Documentation
Construction drawings, specifications, finish schedules and documentation for local planning and building approvals.
Safety & supporting infrastructure
- World Archery rules and competition-safety compliance
- Self-healing target backstop walls, a minimum 20 m overshoot zone and side safety barriers or berms
- Changing rooms, lockers, accessible restrooms and physical conditioning space
- Bow-tuning and repair workshop, secure equipment storage, reception, offices and pro-shop space
- Safely partitioned spectator viewing, cafeteria and lounge facilities
Reference Visuals
Illustrative design concepts
These images communicate the intended relationships and functions; they are illustrative and not to scale.
Eligibility & evaluation
70
Technical points
30
Financial points
- Registered sole proprietorship, private limited company or LLP with active MSME and GST registrations
- Principal Architect with a valid Council of Architecture registration and the qualifications and leadership experience specified in the RFP
- Team including junior architects, MEP lead, structural/RCC consultant and senior administration support
- Relevant sports-complex, indoor-arena or large institutional projects exceeding 25,000 sq. ft.
- Financial capacity and documentary requirements as detailed in the complete RFP
Submission requirements
Technical proposal
Company profile, MSME and GST certificates, Council of Architecture certificates, academic affiliation proofs, portfolio and detailed CVs of assigned personnel.
Financial proposal
A techno-commercial fee offer structured by scope phase and Council of Architecture milestones.
Applicants should use the downloadable RFP as the authoritative source for complete eligibility, evaluation, documentation and submission conditions.
Key Dates
Bid and delivery schedule
Bidding
- 15 Sep 2026: RFP issue
- 20 Sep 2026: Site visit and online pre-bid meeting
- 22 Sep 2026: Clarification deadline
- 25 Sep 2026: Proposal deadline
- 28 Sep 2026: Shortlisted presentations
- 30 Sep 2026: Contract award
Phase 1 drawings
- 10 Oct 2026: Concept
- 17 Oct 2026: Detailed drawings and GFC
- 20 Oct 2026: Contractor bid issued
- 25 Oct 2026: Contractor bids submitted
- 30 Oct 2026: Contractor finalised
Phase 2 drawings
- 1 Nov 2026: Concept
- 1 Dec 2026: Detailed drawings and GFC
- 15 Dec 2026: Contractor bid issued
- 1 Jan 2027: Contractor bids submitted
- 30 Jan 2027: Contractor finalised
Pre-Bid Queries
Contact the RFP team
The pre-bid meeting will be conducted online. Meeting details will be shared with participating bidders.
Sanjeeva Kumar Singh
Founder & Director, SSAIT
Olympian (1988 & 1996), Arjuna Awardee (1992), Dronacharya Awardee (2007)
Anjali Rashmi
Programme Manager cum Sports Psychologist, SSAIT
Contact for pre-bid queries, site data and physical site-visit coordination.