Willow and Conifer Firewood Extraction and Supply for Bandipora Forest Division

This tender, e-NIT NO 11 OF 2026-27 (Bandipora Forest Division), issued by the DFO Bandipora Forest Division, Chitternar, invites open tender bids for the extraction and supply of Willow/conifer firewood. The scope of work involves the extraction of firewood from various compartments within Khuihama, Ajas, Ningli, and Gurez Ranges, with delivery to the P.C Depot Srinagar and local depots of Bandipora Forest Division. This project falls under the non-plan scheme for the fiscal year 2026-27. The estimated tender value is ₹28,25,043, and bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹56,501. The tender documents are available for download from October 13, 2026, 11:00 AM, until October 21, 2026, 06:00 PM. Bids must be submitted by the same closing date and time. The bid opening is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the office of the Conservator of Forests Srinagar Circle. This is a two-cover tender, with Cover 1 encompassing fee, pre-qualification, and technical documents, and Cover 2 containing the financial bid (BOQ). A tender fee of ₹1,100 is applicable. The period of work is stipulated as 90 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. The Forest Department, a State Government and UT entity, is the awarding authority for this tender.