Himachal Pradesh Eco-Tourism Operator Selection for Kaunchbeli Development and Management

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

The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a State Government and UT organization, is inviting applications for an Open Tender (Tender ID: 2026_ECOSO_138110_1) for the critical role of selecting an operator for the design, development, and management of eco-tourism activities at Kaunchbeli, located within the Poanta Sahib Forest Division of the Nahan Forest Circle, Himachal Pradesh. This tender presents a unique opportunity for qualified entities to contribute to the sustainable development of eco-tourism in the region. The work, valued at ₹10,00,000, falls under the Consultancy product category and involves providing comprehensive services for the operation of these eco-tourism activities. Key dates for this tender process include the Tender Document Download Start Date on July 8, 2026, at 12:05 PM, with the Download End Date on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bid Submission will commence on July 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM, concluding on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 12:30 PM at the Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla. The Bid Opening is set for August 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory Tender Fee of ₹17,700 is payable to the CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism (Through RTGS) at Shimla, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,000 is required, payable at Nil. The tender submission requires two covers: Cover 1 for Tender Fee receipt and Technical Bid Documents (.pdf), and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (.xls). Further details regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP), Draft Concession Agreement, and a KML file of the site are available for download. The Tender Inviting Authority is the CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), with their office located at Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171002.