Bus Franchise Operator for Sealdah-Howrah-Santragachi Route Operations

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, issued by the SOUTH BENGAL STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION, an organization of the State Govt. and UT, seeks applications for the selection of a Bus Franchisee Operator. The primary objective is to establish bus services on a franchisee basis specifically for the route connecting SEALDAH, HOWRAH, and SANTRAGACHI. This Open Tender opportunity, categorized under Services, will be open for document download from August 13, 2026, at 06:00 PM, concluding on September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bids can be submitted starting from August 13, 2026, at 06:55 PM, with the final submission deadline on September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,000 is required, payable online. The tender process involves two covers: Cover 1 for EMD, Eligibility Criteria, and NIT, and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The work, with a contract type of Tender, is expected to be completed within 365 days, and the bid validity is also for 365 days. A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 21, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the SBSTC HEAD OFFICE, DURGAPUR - 713201. Further details regarding specific eligibility criteria and the NIT document can be accessed through the provided tender documents.