Kolkata to Digha Bus Franchisee Operator Selection for Public Transport Services

Work Description - Selection Of Bus Franchisee Operator For Operation Of Bus Services On Franchisee Basis ( Route- Kolkata - Digha)

The SOUTH BENGAL STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (SBSTC) is inviting bids for the selection of a Bus Franchisee Operator for the operation of bus services on a franchisee basis, specifically for the route connecting KOLKATA to DIGHA. This open tender process, with Tender Reference Number DTO-188/SBSTC/26 dated 12/08/2026, is a crucial initiative to enhance public transportation services. The tender documents will be available for download from August 13, 2026, at 06:00 PM, until September 05, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bidders are required to submit their bids, which will be opened on September 07, 2026, at 03:00 PM, at the SBSTC HEAD OFFICE, DURGAPUR - 713201. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,000 is required. The tender involves a single contract for services, with a proposed work period of 365 days. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the SBSTC HEAD OFFICE, DURGAPUR, providing an opportunity for prospective bidders to seek clarifications and understand the scope of work. The tender is structured with two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Financial bid (BOQ). Interested parties are encouraged to carefully review all tender documents, including the NIT and BOQ, which can be accessed and downloaded within the specified timelines.