Thekkady Range Waterhole Desilting Project

The Forest Department, a State Government and UT entity, is inviting sealed bids through an open tender process for the "Desilting of waterhole at Nellikkampetty section in Thekkady Range during 2026-27". This works tender, with a Tender Reference Number A-56947/2026/S and Tender ID 2026_FD_871985_1, is for a period of 60 days with a bid validity of 60 days, and has an estimated tender value of ₹ 25,000. The EMD required is ₹ 700, with EMD exemption allowed, and the Tender Fee is ₹ 360 plus ₹ 295 (18.00% GST Incl.) processing fee, totaling ₹ 655, also with exemption allowed. Bidders are classified as Class D. The tender documents will be available for download from September 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM until October 7, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Bid submissions will commence on September 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM and conclude on October 7, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Deputy Director, Periyar East Division. This is a single-cover tender, with the cover including Fee/PreQual/Technical/Finance documents in PDF format, along with an e-payment form, preliminary agreement, tender notice, and a BOQ in XLS format. The tender is for the "Desilting of waterhole at Nellikkampetty section in Thekkady Range during 2026-27" and falls under the Agricultural or Forestry product category. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Deputy Director, Periyar East Division, Thekkady, with the Pincode 685509.