Ichhamati River Environmental Cleanup: Debris and Aquatic Weed Clearing

The IRRIGATION AND WATERWAYS DEPT., through its Central Tender Unit (SE, CTU), invites bids for Tender Reference Number WBIW/CTU/CE(S)/e-NIT- 11 (e)/2026-27, SL-02. This Open Tender, categorized under Works and utilizing a Percentage Form of Contract, pertains to the critical task of clearing and removal of water hyacinth, floating debris, municipal garbage, and semi-solid compact mass, including thick and thorny jungles, from the Ichhamati River under AMC. The scope covers a substantial length of 52.20 Km, commencing from Dattaphulia Bridge, and is located across Bagdah, Bongaon, and Gaighata. The estimated value of this project is ₹4,90,28,460, with a required Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹9,80,569 (2.0%), though EMD exemption is allowed. The period of work is stipulated for 365 days (12 months), and there is no tender fee. The e-publication date was 16th June 2026 at 10:00 AM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 22nd June 2026 at 02:00 PM at the Central Tender Unit, Jalasampad Bhawan, 8th Floor. Bid submission commences on 23rd June 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the final deadline for bid submission and document download being 27th July 2026 at 04:30 PM. Bids will be opened on 28th July 2026 at 02:00 PM. Interested bidders are encouraged to participate in this significant environmental remediation project.