Elephant Proof Trench Construction and Enhancement in Ambalathinkadavu

Work Description - Construction Of New Elephant Proof Trench&amp#x0d (ept) And Improvement&amp#x0d Of Existing Elephant Proof Trench By Widening&amp#x0d And Deepening Plantation To Mampazhathara&amp#x0d Ambalathinkadavu Under Ambanar Fs Of Pathanapuram Range During 2026-27.

The Forest Department, a State Government organization, through the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Punalur (Address: O/o DFO, Punalur), invites open tenders from eligible bidders for the "Construction of New Elephant Proof Trench (EPT) and Improvement of Existing Elephant Proof Trench by Widening and Deepening Plantation to Mampazhathara Ambalathinkadavu under Ambanar FS of Pathanapuram Range during 2026-27." This significant civil works project, located at Ambalathumkadavu, has an estimated tender value of ₹13,98,267. The tender reference number is 51/2026-27 (Tender ID: 2026_FD_859171_1) and is categorized as an 'Item Rate' contract with a stipulated period of 90 days for completion and a bid validity of 90 days. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹3,527 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹34,957 are required, with EMD exemption allowed, and all payments are to be made online. The tender document download and bid submission commenced on 06-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM, with the deadline for both set for 15-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. Bids will be opened at O/o DFO, Punalur on 17-Jul-2026 at 11:30 AM. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in a single cover, encompassing the preliminary agreement, epayment challan, and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).