Kathua Forest Restoration: Planting, Lantana Clearance, and Three-Year Maintenance

Work Description - Pit Plantation, Lantana&amp#x0d Clearance (2026-27) And&amp#x0d Three Year Maintenance&amp#x0d (buc) Planting Of&amp#x0d Polybags Plants Of&amp#x0d Kathua Forest Range For&amp#x0d The Year 2026-27 Under&amp#x0d Campa Npv.

The FOREST DEPARTMENT, through the Divisional Forest Office Kathua, invites eligible and interested bidders for an Open Tender (Tender Reference Number: 24 of 2026-27) for "Pit Plantation, Lantana Clearance (2026-27) and Three Year Maintenance (BUC) Planting of Polybags Plants of Kathua Forest Range for the Year 2026-27 under CAMPA NPV." This work, categorized under Civil Works, has an estimated tender value of ₹6,41,361 and is expected to be completed within 45 days, with a bid validity period of 90 days. The form of contract is based on a percentage. The tender documents were e-published on 10-Jul-2026 at 12:00 PM. Prospective bidders can download documents and submit their bids online. The document download period commences on 10-Jul-2026 at 12:30 PM and concludes on 03-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Bid submission begins on 10-Jul-2026 at 02:00 PM and closes on 03-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Technical and financial bids will be opened on 03-Aug-2026 at 01:30 PM at the Office of the Divisional Forest Office Kathua. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹600 is required, payable to DFO Kathua at Kathua, with an exemption allowed for eligible bidders. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹19,241 (3.0% of the estimated value) is also mandatory, payable to DFO Kathua at Kathua, with provisions for exemption. EMD can be paid through various instruments including Demand Draft, Bank Guarantee, Bankers Cheque, Bankers Pay Order, Fixed Deposit, Saving Certificates, or CDR. The tender involves a two-cover system for submission: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents (.pdf) and Cover 2 for Financial bids (.xls). Withdrawal of bids is allowed. Interested parties are advised to refer to the complete tender documents for detailed specifications and terms and conditions.