National Highway Plantation Maintenance: Dalkhola to Salsalabari, West Bengal

Tender Description: Maintenance of Median and Avenue Plantation along National Highways in West Bengal

This tender, initiated by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Public Sector Undertakings, through its Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in Jalpaiguri, seeks qualified bidders for the comprehensive maintenance of median and avenue plantation. The scope of work encompasses NH-31, now designated as NH 27, from Dalkhola to Ghoshpukur section (excluding Islampur Bypass), and NH 31C, also now NH 27, from Salsalabari to the Assam Border section. This vital five-year contract, valued at approximately ₹3,08,49,360, will be executed on an item rate percentage basis, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.

The tendering process is open, with the bid submission period commencing on October 21, 2026, at 01:10 PM and concluding on November 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders are advised that tender documents can be downloaded from October 21, 2026, at 01:05 PM until November 04, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the PIU-Jalpaiguri office, located at 2.5 Mile, Sevoke Road, Jyotinagar, Siliguri-734001. The bid opening will take place on November 05, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the same venue. The tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 comprising cost of bid document, EMD, power of attorney, and technical documents, and Cover 2 containing the financial bid. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹6,17,000, payable to NHAI at Siliguri. Further details regarding tender fees, payment instruments, and specific document requirements are available within the tender documents. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to the beautification and environmental sustainability of critical national highway stretches in West Bengal.