Herobhanga Mangrove Plantation Project: Coastal Ecosystem Restoration and Biodiversity Enhancement

The Directorate of Forests, through the Divisional Forest Officer, 24 Parganas South Division, invites tenders for the critical environmental project of "Creation of Mangrove Plantation at Herobhanga IV and V under Matla Range over 24 ha under 24-Parganas (South) Division." This open tender, with Tender ID 2026_DOFR_1045461_1 and Tender Reference Number WBFOR/24PGSS/Mangove Plantation/SPAP/NIT20e/2026-27, signifies a vital undertaking to enhance coastal ecosystem resilience and biodiversity. The project, valued at approximately ₹69,12,026, requires bidders to submit their proposals through a two-cover system, encompassing a Fee/PreQual/Technical cover and a Finance cover. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at 2.0% of the tender value, amounting to ₹1,38,241, with provisions for exemption or alternative security. Bidders are informed that this is a percentage-based contract, and preference for bidders will not be applied. The tender documents, including the NIT and BOQ, are available for download from October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM until October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bid submission is also open during this period, with the final deadline for submission being October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening ceremony is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, 24 Pargana. This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors (Tenderer Class 'A') to contribute to crucial ecological restoration efforts within the Sundarbans region.