Eco-Tourism Services Design, Development, and Management in Kharshali, Himachal Pradesh

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

The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a State Government entity, invites proposals from qualified operators for the **Selection of Operator for Design, Development, Management, and Providing Services to run Eco-Tourism Activities at Kharshali in Rohru Forest Division of Shimla Forest Circle, Himachal Pradesh**. This open tender, identified by Reference Number ET/Eco-Tourism sites-P5/2026/221/07 and Tender ID 2026_ECOSO_138215_1, seeks to engage a competent party for a significant eco-tourism initiative in the picturesque region of Shimla. The scope of work encompasses the comprehensive design, development, and ongoing management of eco-tourism activities, ensuring the provision of high-quality services at the designated site in Kharshali. This is classified as a Service/Consultancy tender, with an estimated tender value of ₹15,00,000 and a bid validity period of 180 days. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000, payable to the CCF cum CEO, Eco-tourism via Demand Draft (DD) or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) at Shimla, along with a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹17,700 payable through RTGS to the same authority at Shimla. Prospective bidders should note the critical dates for this tender process. The tender was e-published on 08-Jul-2026 at 12:00 PM, with document downloads commencing immediately thereafter and concluding on 03-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 20-Jul-2026 at 12:30 PM at Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171002, which is crucial for clarifying any queries. Bid submission will open on 22-Jul-2026 at 02:30 PM and close on 03-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM. Technical and Financial bids are to be submitted in two separate covers, and the bids will be opened on 06-Aug-2026 at 10:30 AM in Shimla. For further details and to download the tender documents, interested parties are advised to refer to the official e-procurement portal. All correspondence and queries should be directed to the Tender Inviting Authority: The CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh -171002. This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced operators to partner with the Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh in promoting sustainable tourism within the state.