Eco-Tourism Development and Operator Services for Shaheed Ashok Kumar Jot Nature Park, Dalhousie

Work Description - Selection Of Operator For Design, Development, Management/ Providing Services To Run Eco-tourism Activities At Shaheed Ashok Kumar Jot Nature Park In Dalhousie Forest Division Of Chamba Forest Circle In The State Of Himachal Pradesh

**TENDER FOR SELECTION OF OPERATOR FOR ECO-TOURISM ACTIVITIES AT SHAHEED ASHOK KUMAR JOT NATURE PARK, DALHOUSIE FOREST DIVISION, HIMACHAL PRADESH** The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a State Government and UT entity, is pleased to invite sealed bids for an Open Tender (Tender ID: 2026_ECOSO_138235_1; Tender Reference Number: ET/Eco-Tourism sites-P5/2026/221/36) for the Design, Development, Management, and Provision of Services to operate Eco-Tourism activities at Shaheed Ashok Kumar Jot Nature Park, located within the Dalhousie Forest Division of Chamba Forest Circle, Himachal Pradesh. This tender falls under the Services category with a Tender Value of ₹20,00,000 and is for a Consultancy Product Category. The project aims to enhance and manage the eco-tourism potential of this significant natural area, offering a unique opportunity for experienced operators to contribute to sustainable tourism development in the region. The selected operator will be responsible for a comprehensive approach, encompassing the design and development of facilities and activities, as well as the day-to-day management and service provision to ensure a high-quality eco-tourism experience for visitors. **Key Dates for the Tender Process:** * **ePublished Date / Document Download Start Date:** 08-Jul-2026, 12:00 PM * **Document Download End Date / Bid Submission End Date:** 18-Aug-2026, 05:00 PM * **Bid Submission Start Date:** 22-Jul-2026, 02:30 PM * **Pre-Bid Meeting Date:** 20-Jul-2026, 12:30 PM at Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171002. * **Bid Opening Date:** 20-Aug-2026, 11:00 AM in Shimla. **Tender Fee and EMD:** A Tender Fee of ₹17,700 is payable to CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism (Through RTGS) at Shimla. A Bid Security Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 is also required, payable to CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism (Through DD/FDR) at Shimla. **Bid Submission:** The tender will be submitted in two covers: Cover 1 will contain the Tender Fee receipt and Technical Bid Documents (.pdf), while Cover 2 will contain the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) (.xls). The Tender Inviting Authority is the CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), located at Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171002. All prospective bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents, which include the Request for Proposal (RFP), BoQ, KML file of the site, and Draft Concession Agreement, from the relevant portal and adhere strictly to the submission deadlines. This presents a prime opportunity to partner with the Himachal Pradesh government in promoting responsible and sustainable eco-tourism.