Eco-Tourism Operator for Swarnim Vatika Shamlech Nature Park Development and Management

Work Description - Selection Of Operator For Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services To Run Eco-tourism Activities At Swarnim Vatika Shamlech- Nature Park In Solan Forest Division Of Solan Forest Circle In The State Of Himachal Pradesh

The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, through its CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), is inviting sealed bids for the crucial role of selecting an operator for the design, development, and management of eco-tourism activities at Swarnim Vatika Shamlech Nature Park. This initiative, located within the Solan Forest Division of the Solan Forest Circle, aims to enhance and provide services for eco-tourism, contributing to the state's commitment to sustainable tourism. The tender process commenced on July 8, 2026, with the e-publication of documents and the start of document downloads. Prospective bidders have until August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM to download tender documents and submit their bids, with the bid submission starting on July 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, offering an opportunity for clarification and discussion. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹5,00,000, payable to CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism, through DD/FDR, and the tender fee is ₹17,700, payable via RTGS to the same authority. The bid opening will take place on August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Shimla. This is an open tender for services, with a tender value of ₹10,00,000 and a bid validity period of 180 days. The tender involves two covers: the first for tender fee receipt and technical bid documents, and the second for the financial bid (BoQ). All applications are to be submitted offline.