Uppupara-Sannidhanam Trek Path Maintenance in Azhutha Range

This tender, reference number A1-1584/26, is being issued by the Forest Department, specifically by the Deputy Director of the Periyar Tiger Reserve West Division, Peermade, Kerala. The work involves the crucial maintenance of the trek path in the Uppupara-Sannidhanam section of the Azhutha Range, slated for the 2026-27 period. This open tender opportunity, designated for Class D contractors, has an estimated tender value of ₹1,88,040 and a work period of 30 days. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids electronically, with the bidding period commencing on September 30, 2026, at 01:45 PM and concluding on October 8, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM. A tender fee of ₹885 (inclusive of GST) and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,705 are applicable, with exemptions for EMD permissible under specific conditions. The tender documents, including details on preliminary agreements, forestry and GST registration, and payment modalities, are available for download from September 30, 2026, 01:45 PM to October 8, 2026, 05:00 PM. This tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 encompassing fee, pre-qualification, and technical documents, and Cover 2 containing the financial bid.