Mangrove Plantation Establishment on Lothian Island

The Directorate of Forests, through the Divisional Forest Officer, 24 Parganas (South) Division, invites sealed bids for the "Creation of Mangrove Plantation at Lothian Island under Bhagabatpur Range over 25 ha under 24-Parganas (South) Division". This open tender, identified by Tender Reference Number WBFOR/24PGSS/Mangove Plantation/SPAP/NIT07e/2026-27, is for a Works category tender with an estimated value of ₹72,00,028. The project entails the establishment of mangrove plantations across 25 hectares on Lothian Island, located within the Bhagabatpur Range. Bidders are required to submit two covers, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Financial Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The EMD for this tender is set at 2.0% of the tender value, amounting to ₹1,44,001, with options for BG/ST or exemption. The tender documents will be available for download from October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM, and submissions are to be completed by October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for November 02, 2026, 12:00 PM, at the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, 24 Parganas South Division, Alipore, Kolkata. A bid validity of 365 days is required. Interested eligible bidders, classified under Class 'A', are encouraged to participate in this crucial environmental conservation initiative.