Timber Felling, Conversion, and Transportation Services at Kathnadi

The HP State Forest Development Corporation, through the Divisional Manager, Forest Division Shimla, located at Nigam Vihar Shimla, hereby invites bids for a critical timber operation encompassing felling, conversion, carriage, and transportation work. This open tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_FDC_146118_1 and Reference Number 4598-24 dated 20.06.2026, targets contractors classified as Class 'D' for the work at Kathnadi, with an estimated tender value of ₹1,28,957. Prospective bidders must adhere to an item rate form of contract and are required to submit their bids in a single cover. The EMD stands at ₹15,000, payable to DM, FWD, Shimla, with options for BG/ST or exemption allowed, and the tender fee is ₹2,360, also payable to DM, FWD, Shimla. Bidders are also required to submit a duly pledged FDR for the EMD and a DD for the tender fee. Essential documentation, including registration, labour license/affidavit, GST, EPF, Aadhar, and PAN numbers, along with the acceptance to work on prescribed terms and conditions, must be submitted in PDF format. The tender documents will be available for download from October 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM, and submissions are due by October 23, 2026, at 02:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 02:30 PM at FWD, Nigam Vihar, Shimla. The bid validity period is 45 days. Bidders should note that the document download date has not yet commenced.