Afforestation Project: Sapling Planting for Forest Restoration in Kamraj Division

This tender, e-NIT No 04 of 2026-27, issued by the FOREST DEPARTMENT, specifically the DFO Kamraj Forest Division Zangli Kupwara, invites bids for a critical afforestation project. The scope of work involves the planting of both polybag raised saplings and naked root saplings to address casualties in various forest closures within the SL Range of the Kamraj Forest Division. These closures were established during the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, and the project will be undertaken under the CAMPA-NPV scheme for the 2026-27 period. This open tender opportunity requires bidders to submit their proposals, including financial bids, within a specified timeframe. The tender documents are available for download from October 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, until October 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid submission period also commences on October 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM and concludes on October 27, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 02:30 PM. Prospective bidders should note the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirement of 2.0% of the tender value, amounting to ₹4,565, payable to the DFO Kamraj Forest Division Zangli Kup. Additionally, a tender fee of ₹200 is applicable. The tender is structured as a two-cover system, with Cover 1 for fee, pre-qualification, and technical documents, and Cover 2 for the financial bid (BOQ). The estimated tender value for this "Works" category tender is ₹2,28,236, with a defined work period of 30 days and a bid validity of 30 days. The location for the execution of this vital forestry work is Kamraj Forest Division, Zangli.