Consultancy for Kurseong to Darjeeling Ropeway Feasibility and Bid Document Preparation

The Public Works Department, Government of West Bengal, through the Office of the Superintending Engineer and Project Director, Project Implementation Unit - I, is inviting sealed bids for Consultancy Services for the preparation of a Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) and Bid Documents (RFP and CA etc.) for the development of a Ropeway from Kurseong to Darjeeling, with intermediate connections at Sonada and Ghoom. This significant infrastructure project is situated in the state of West Bengal. The tender, identified by Tender Reference Number WBPWD/PW(R)/SEPD/PIU-I/NIB-03 OF 2026-2027, is an open tender and requires a two-cover bid submission. Potential bidders can download tender documents from October 15, 2026, at 09:00 AM until November 18, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid submission period commences on November 3, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with the final submission deadline set for November 18, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 01:00 PM at the Project Implementation Unit - I office. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹2,00,000, with provisions for EMD through BG/ST or exemption. The bid opening will take place on November 20, 2026, at 03:00 PM. This consultancy engagement has a stipulated period of work of 100 days and a bid validity of 180 days.