Arippa Eucalyptus Pellita Plantation Second & Third Year Maintenance and Coppice Reduction

Work Description - Cost Of Second Andthird Year Maintenance And Coppice Reduction Of 2025 Eucalyptus Pellita Plantation In Block V/9 (9.85 Ha) Arippa Sub Unit, Thiruvananthapuram Division During 2026-27 And 2027-28

The Divisional Manager, Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram Division, invites sealed/online open tenders from eligible and qualified contractors for the critical work involving the Second and Third year maintenance and coppice reduction of the 2025 Eucalyptus pellita plantation. This significant project covers Block V/9, spanning 9.85 Hectares, located in the Arippa Sub unit of the Thiruvananthapuram Division. The services are required for the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28, forming a crucial part of the corporation's sustainable forestry initiatives. This tender, categorized as 'Works' under an 'Open Tender' type with a 'Percentage' form of contract, is identified by Reference Number KFDC-TVM/COP-26-27/ARP-9.85Ha. Prospective bidders can access and download the tender documents from 13-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM until 22-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM. The submission of bids commences on 13-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM and will conclude on 22-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM. All submitted bids will be publicly opened on 23-Jul-2026 at 03:00 PM at the KFDC Division Office, Thiruvananthapuram. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹885 (comprising ₹590 Tender Fee and ₹295 Processing Fee inclusive of GST) is applicable, though exemptions are allowed as per the detailed tender conditions. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,100 is mandatory, with provisions for exemption through BG/ST. The tender process requires a two-cover submission. The first cover, designated for Fee/PreQualification/Technical documents, mandates the submission of the Preliminary Agreement, Contractor Registration Certificate, copies of PAN, Aadhaar, GST, and Bank Details. The second cover is exclusively for the Financial Bid, to be submitted as a BOQ in .xls format. Interested parties are advised to review the comprehensive tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender, Detailed Estimate, and Conditions, available for download. For any clarifications or further details, bidders may contact the Tender Inviting Authority, the Divisional Manager, Kerala Forest Development Corporation, Thiruvananthapuram Division, at their office located at Thiruvananthapuram.