Forest Vayal Maintenance and Forestry Works in Kuppady Forest Station

The Forest Department, under the State Govt. and UT, is inviting sealed bids for the "Vayal maintenance in Kuppady Forest Station in Kurichiat Range during 2026-27. (2nd Re Tender)". This open tender, with Tender ID 2026_FD_862896_3 and Tender Reference Number KFDDO/42136/2026-WLDWYND/W7, involves item rate contract for forestry work with an estimated tender value of ₹8,91,000. The scope of work includes the maintenance of Vayal in various locations such as Paivayal, Maruthikuni, Valan Vayal, Manedupankuni, Mundankolly, Manpidavu, Kelachipara, 5th Mile, and Anacamp within the Kuppady Forest Station, Kurichiat Range. The period of work is stipulated for 60 days.

Key dates for this tender process are as follows: the e-published date and bid submission start date are both September 30, 2026, at 06:00 PM. The document download period commences on September 30, 2026, at 06:00 PM and concludes on October 7, 2026, at 06:00 PM. Bids must be submitted by October 7, 2026, at 06:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid validity period is 90 days.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹22,300, with EMD exemption allowed through BG/ST. A tender fee of ₹2,095 (inclusive of GST) is applicable, with tender fee exemption also permitted. Bidders are required to submit a single cover containing scanned copies of the Registration Certificate, preliminary agreement, EMD exemption certificate (if any), proforma for e-payment, GST Registration Certificate, and the priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The tender is open to Class C contractors. Further details, including the tender notice and BOQ, are available for download. The Tender Inviting Authority is the DCF and Wildlife Warden, located at the Wayanad Wildlife Division, Sulthan Bathery P.O., Wayanad District, Kerala, PIN 673592.