Dhuma Devi Eco-Tourism Development and Operations Management in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

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

This tender seeks proposals from experienced operators for the design, development, and comprehensive management of eco-tourism activities at Dhuma Devi, situated within the Mandi Forest Division of the Mandi Forest Circle in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a State Government and UT entity, is inviting bids for this opportunity. Key dates for this open tender include the e-publishing date of July 8, 2026, with document downloads available from July 8, 2026, until August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bid submissions can commence on July 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM and will close on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on July 20, 2026, at 12:30 PM at Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla. The tender requires a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000, payable to CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism, through DD/FDR, and a tender fee of ₹17,700, payable via RTGS. Bidders are expected to submit a technical bid and financial bid in separate covers. The scope of work encompasses the complete lifecycle of eco-tourism services, aiming to enhance the visitor experience and promote sustainable tourism practices at the specified location. The estimated tender value is ₹10,00,000, with a bid validity of 180 days. Further details, including the Request for Proposal (RFP) document and BOQ, are available for download.