Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority Tender

Work Description - Request For Bids For Selection Of Helicopter Shuttle Service Operators For Mandakini Valley To Shri Kedarnath Ji Route

The CEO of the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA), a State Government and UT organization, invites open tenders for the selection of Helicopter Shuttle Service Operators for the vital Mandakini Valley to Shri Kedarnath Ji route. This tender, referenced as 2546/RFB/SHUTTLE/UCADA/2026, seeks experienced service providers to deliver reliable and safe helicopter shuttle services. The tender process involves a three-cover system, including a fee cover of ₹5,900 payable to CEO (UCADA) at Dehradun, which can be exempted, an EMD cover of ₹45,00,000 also payable to CEO (UCADA) at Dehradun, with BG/ST or EMD exemption allowed, a technical bid cover encompassing all necessary affidavits and undertakings, and a financial bid cover. Key dates include a bid submission deadline and document download end date of February 5th, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for February 5th, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Interested parties can download the tender documents from January 17th, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with bid submission commencing on January 30th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 22nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The successful bidder must maintain a bid validity of 120 days. Tenderers should note that offline payment modes are accepted, including DD, BG, BC, and FDR. This opportunity calls for serious consideration by qualified helicopter shuttle service operators aiming to contribute to a critical transportation service.