Elephant Proof Trench Maintenance for Meenar Camp Shed, Vallakkadavu Range

The Forest Department, through its Periyar East Division, Thekkady, invites sealed bids for the critical work of "Maintenance of Elephant Proof Trench around Meenar Camp Shed in Vallakkadavu Range during 2026-27". This open tender, identified by Tender Reference Number M-45069/2026/S and Tender ID 2026_FD_860413_3, falls under the "Works" category, specifically within "Civil Works - Water Works". The estimated tender value is ₹60,000, with a contract form based on a percentage. Bidders are required to submit a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,500, with options for exemption or submission through BG/ST. A tender fee of ₹885 (including 18.00% GST) and a processing fee of ₹295 are applicable. The work is scheduled for a duration of 90 days. The bidding process commences on October 17, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with both bid submission and document download starting on this date and concluding on October 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Bids will be opened on October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Deputy Director, Periyar East Division. This tender is classified as "Class D" and requires two covers for submission: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for Finance. The tender documents are available for download from October 17, 2026, to October 24, 2026. Clarifications can be sought between October 17, 2026, and October 24, 2026.