Kathua Forest Restoration: Pit Plantation, Lantana Clearance, and Plant 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 experienced and qualified contractors for an Open Tender (Reference Number 24 of 2026-27) for significant 'Works' category projects. This critical initiative encompasses Pit Plantation, Lantana Clearance for the year 2026-27, and a comprehensive three-year maintenance program (BUC) for Polybags Plants, all within the Kathua Forest Range under the CAMPA NPV scheme. Valued at approximately ₹ 6,41,361, this project is designed for completion within 45 days. Prospective bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 19,241 (3.0% of the estimated value) and a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹ 600, both payable to the DFO Kathua at Kathua, with provisions for exemptions as per tender terms. The tender documents were published and became available for download on July 10, 2026, with online bid submission commencing from July 10, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The final deadline for bid submission is July 16, 2026, at 06:00 PM, with the bids scheduled for opening on July 17, 2026, at 01:30 PM at the DFO Kathua office. This 'Percentage' form of contract offers a prime opportunity for contractors specializing in Civil Works and ecological restoration to engage in vital environmental efforts. Bids submitted will be valid for 90 days.