Information Kerala Mission (IKM), an autonomous institution under the Department of Local Self-Government, Government of Kerala, is presently functioning from two separate locations the Public Office and a rented private building named “Inqspace” at Kawadiyar. Around 250 staff members are working across these offices. For ensuring administrative efficiency and smooth coordination of various projects, it has become essential to consolidate the operations of IKM under a single roof.
In this context, it has been decided to lease approximately 853 sq. m. of space in the Soubhagya Building (a three-storey facility with a total built-up area of 2553 sq. m.), owned by TRIDA and located at Attakkulangara, Thiruvananthapuram, to accommodate the IKM headquarters. Alongside Information Kerala Mission, Suchitwa Mission and Clean Kerala Company are also proposed to commence operations in the same premises, thereby functioning together as a joint institutional complex.
Within the allocated space, IKM proposes to establish a innovative software lab capable of accommodating about 120 professionals, including software developers, testers, support teams, and project managers, with discussion rooms. Individual cabins will be provided for the Technical Director (R&D) and the Technical Director (Technical), along with seating arrangements for a 14 member domain team. There should be a large, modern and hi-tech conference hall and video conferencing facilities.
Separate executive rooms should be set up for the Chief Mission Director and the Executive Director. Meeting rooms should also be set up nearby. Seating should be provided for confidential assistants. Separate cabins will be provided for the Controller of Administration, Administrative Officer, Purchase Officer, and Finance Officer, with an additional seating space for the Confidential Assistant to the Controller of Administration.
The Administrative Division will have workstations and storage for 10 staff, the Finance Division for 8 staff, and the Planning & Purchase Division for 3 staff. A reception area, help desk section with seating for 2 staff, capacity building section with seating for 4 staff, and a server room should be provided. There should also be infrastructure space including seating for 2 staff.
This includes a rest area for cleaning and security staff. Sufficient washrooms, dining facilities and a coffee area will also be provided to cater to the needs of approximately 200 employees. In addition, a store room and records room will be equipped with all the necessary facilities.
In order to realize these requirements, it is proposed to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering civil works, electrical installations, networking, furniture, and electronic equipment. Accordingly, Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from government-approved agencies for preparation of the DPR and for execution of the proposed works.
Last Date of Submission of Bids - 22/09/2025 , 03:00 PM
Opening of Technical Bids - 23/09/2025, 11:30 AM
For preparing the DPR and implementing the project as part of setting up the necessary infrastructure for the functioning of the Information Kerala Mission in the Saubhagya building, an EOI was published on the IKM website inviting proposals from accredited agencies. The last date for submitting the EOI is 22/09/2025. Prior to that, it has been decided to convene a Pre-bid meeting on 19/09/2025 at 11.00 AM.