Desilting Water Holes in Vallakkadavu Range for Wildlife Support

The Forest Department, through the Deputy Director, Periyar East Division, Thekkady, is inviting sealed bids for the desilting of water holes at Kozhikkanam Section in Vallakkadavu Range, for the period of 2026-27. This open tender, categorized under 'Works' with a Tender Reference Number M-46192/2026/S, has an estimated tender value of ₹21,000 and a work period of 60 days. Bidders are expected to submit their proposals under a two-cover system, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for Finance. The tender fee is ₹655, and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is ₹550, with exemptions allowed through BG/ST. Bidding opens on October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid submissions accepted from October 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Document downloads are also available within this period. The contract form is percentage-based, and the bid validity is set for 60 days. Further details regarding the work description, tender documents, and required formats are available for download from October 17, 2026.