Lighthouse Green Cover Enhancement Through Tree Sapling Plantation in Chennai

Work Description - Plantation Of Tree Saplings Under The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign At Various Lighthouses Under Chennai Directorate.

The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, through the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships in Chennai, is inviting bids for the plantation of tree saplings under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. This vital initiative aims to enhance the green cover at various lighthouses within the Chennai Directorate's jurisdiction. The work involves the plantation of tree saplings, with a tender value of ₹5,49,500 and an estimated work period of 90 days. Bidders are required to possess experience and expertise in similar plantation activities, as detailed in the tender document. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for this tender is ₹11,000, payable to the Director of Lighthouses and Lightships in Chennai, with exemptions through Bank Guarantee or Security Bond being permitted. This is an open tender, with two covers required for submission: Cover 1 for EMD and Eligibility Criteria, and Cover 2 for the Schedule of Works. The tender documents are available for download from July 29, 2026, from 06:00 PM until August 10, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid submission period also commences on July 29, 2026, at 06:00 PM and concludes on August 10, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 05, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the Directorate of Lighthouses and Lightships, 5/20, Jaffer Syrang Street, Chennai. Bid opening will take place on August 11, 2026, at 03:00 PM in Chennai. Interested and eligible firms are encouraged to review the detailed tender documents and participate in this environmentally significant project.