Developing and Operating an Eco-Tourism Camping Site in Himachal's Poanta Sahib Forest

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

The Eco-Tourism Society of Himachal Pradesh, a distinguished State Government entity, invites proposals from experienced and capable operators for the selection of an operator to undertake the comprehensive design, development, management, and provision of services for eco-tourism activities. This significant open tender, identified by Reference Number ET/Eco-Tourism sites-P5/2026/221/48, focuses on establishing and running a vibrant camping site near FRH Khara, situated within the scenic Poanta Sahib Forest Division of the Nahan Forest Circle in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh. This initiative aims to foster sustainable tourism, enhance local infrastructure, and offer unique eco-friendly experiences, with an estimated tender value of ₹ 10,00,000. The selected partner will be instrumental in transforming this strategic location into a premier eco-tourism destination, requiring expertise in both environmental stewardship and operational excellence. The scope encompasses end-to-end responsibility, from initial conceptualization and infrastructure development to daily management and service delivery, ensuring a high-quality, memorable experience for visitors while adhering strictly to ecological preservation principles. The tender is categorized as Services with a Product Category of Consultancy, indicating a need for strategic planning alongside operational capabilities. Prospective bidders are required to submit a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹ 17,700, payable to the CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism (through RTGS) at Shimla. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 5,00,000 is also mandatory, payable to the CCF cum CEO, Ecotourism (through DD/FDR) at Shimla. The bidding process involves a two-cover system, necessitating separate submissions for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical bids and Financial bids, all to be conducted online. Bids will maintain validity for a period of 180 days from the bid opening date. Critical dates for this tender include its e-publication on July 8, 2026, with document downloads commencing from July 8, 2026, at 12:05 PM and concluding on August 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026, at 12:30 PM at Deodar Hall, Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla. Bid submission will open on July 22, 2026, at 02:30 PM and close on August 3, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The technical bids are slated for opening on August 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Shimla. For further inquiries and detailed information, interested applicants are advised to contact the Tender Inviting Authority, CEO cum CCF (Eco-Tourism), at Mist Chamber, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh -171002.