Afforestation Project: Planting Conifers, Broadleaves, and Fruit Trees in Forest Closures

The FOREST DEPARTMENT, a State Government and UT organization, is hereby inviting bids for the "Beauting up of Casualties (BUC)" project, a crucial afforestation initiative. This open tender, referenced as eNit No. 19 of 2026-27, seeks to engage qualified bidders for carrying out afforestation through the planting of Conifer plants, Broadleaved plants, and Fruit-bearing Plants within various CAMPA (NPV) Closures established in the 2023-24 fiscal year. The total estimated tender value for this endeavor is ₹2,69,389, with an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹5,388 required. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical aspects and Cover 2 for the Financial proposal. The tender document download period commences on October 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM and concludes on October 16, 2026, at 04:00 PM. Bid submission begins on October 10, 2026, at 02:00 PM and closes on October 16, 2026, at 04:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 17, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The work is expected to be completed within a period of 90 days, and bidders are advised that a bid validity of 90 days will be in effect. The Divisional Forest Officer Shopian, O/o the Divisional Forest Officer Shopian at Padpawan, is the inviting authority for this tender.