Choorupara to Vattappara Forest Road Maintenance and Renovation Project

This tender seeks proposals for the essential maintenance of a forest road located from Choorupara to Vattappara, situated within the Mangalamdam Forest Station of Alathur Range. The work is scheduled for the 2026-27 period and falls under the "Civil Works - Roads" product category, specifically for the renovation of existing roads. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹1,85,000, with a stipulated work period of 30 days and a bid validity of 30 days. Prospective bidders are informed that this is an open tender with two covers, requiring the submission of technical and financial proposals. The tender is being invited by the Forest Department, a State Government and UT organization, through Ashraf.K, Divisional Forest Officer, Nemmara, Palakkad. The EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) required is ₹4,700, with provisions for exemption through BG/ST. A total tender fee of ₹795 (₹500 tender fee + ₹295 processing fee including 18% GST) is applicable, with the possibility of exemption. Critical dates for this tender include the document download and bid submission start date as October 9, 2026, 05:00 PM, with the bid submission end date and document download end date both set for October 16, 2026, 05:00 PM. The bid opening date is scheduled for October 17, 2026, 05:00 PM. Bidders must adhere to all conditions specified in the E-Tender Notification and preliminary agreement, and the Forest Department reserves the right to accept tenders based on negotiation if deemed necessary. The work item details are further elaborated within the provided E-Tender Condition document and Bill of Quantities (BoQ).