Vindyabasini Eco-Tourism Development and Operations Management in Palampur Forest Division

Work Description - Selection Of Operator For Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services To Run Eco-tourism Activities At Vindyabasini In Palampur Forest Division Of Dharamshala Forest Circle In The State Of Himachal Pradesh

This tender seeks proposals from qualified operators for the comprehensive design, development, management, and provision of services for eco-tourism activities at Vindyabasini, located within the Palampur Forest Division of the Dharamshala Forest Circle in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a State Government and UT organization, is inviting this open tender, with the issuing authority being The CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), located at Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171002. The tender is categorized under Services and Consultancy, with an estimated tender value of ₹15,00,000 and a bid validity period of 180 days. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 is required, payable to CCF cum CEO, Eco tourism via DD/FDR, and a tender fee of ₹17,700 is also applicable, payable to the same authority via RTGS. Key dates include the e-publication on 08-Jul-2026, with document downloads available from 08-Jul-2026, 12:05 PM, until 18-Aug-2026, 05:00 PM. Bid submissions will be accepted from 22-Jul-2026, 02:30 PM, up to 18-Aug-2026, 05:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 20-Aug-2026, 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 20-Jul-2026 at 12:30 PM at Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla. The tender involves two covers: Cover 1 for Tender Fee receipt and Technical Bid Documents, and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). This RFP aims to identify an operator capable of enhancing the eco-tourism potential of the Vindyabasini site, contributing to sustainable tourism development in Himachal Pradesh.