Sealdah-Howrah-Santragachi Bus Route Franchisee Operator Selection

Work Description - Selection Of Bus Franchisee Operator For Operation Of Bus Services On Franchisee Basis ( Route- Sealdah-howrah-santragachi)

This tender, reference number DTO-188/SBSTC/26 dated 12/08/2026, is for the selection of a Bus Franchisee Operator for the operation of bus services on a franchisee basis along the crucial route of Sealdah-Howrah-Santragachi. Issued by the SOUTH BENGAL STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION, a State Government and UT entity, this open tender seeks to engage a qualified operator to provide essential transportation services. The tender documentation is available for download from August 13, 2026, at 06:00 PM until September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids starting from August 13, 2026, at 06:55 PM, with the final bid submission deadline being September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,000 is mandatory. The contract period for the selected franchisee operator is 365 days. A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 21, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the SBSTC Head Office in Durgapur, PIN 713201, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to clarify any doubts regarding the tender requirements. The tender comprises two covers: Cover 1 for EMD, eligibility criteria, and NIT, and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid (BOQ). The tender value is listed as ₹0.00, as this is a franchisee model. All interested and eligible bidders are encouraged to review the detailed tender documents, including the NIT and BOQ, which are available for download, and participate in this opportunity to contribute to the public transportation network.