Jangipara to Shreerampur Bus Service Franchise Operator Selection

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

The SOUTH BENGAL STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION, through its Tender Inviting Authority MD SBSTC, is pleased to announce an Open Tender for the Selection of a Bus Franchisee Operator for the operation of bus services on a franchisee basis along the crucial route from JANGIPARA to SHREERAMPUR. This initiative, identified by Tender ID 2026_SBSTC_1037852_52 and Tender Reference Number DTO-188/SBSTC/26 dated-12/08/2026, seeks to enhance public transportation within the region. Prospective bidders are invited to submit their proposals for this Service category tender, which requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,000, payable online. The tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download from August 13, 2026, at 06:00 PM, up until September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the SBSTC Head Office, Durgapur - 713201, providing an opportunity for interested parties to clarify any queries. Bid submission will commence on August 13, 2026, at 06:55 PM and will close on September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on September 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the same SBSTC Head Office location. This is a two-cover tender process, with Cover 1 comprising Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 containing the financial bid. The contract duration is anticipated to be 365 days, with a bid validity period also set at 365 days. The SOUTH BENGAL STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION operates as a State Govt. and UT entity, and this tender is a critical step in improving the connectivity and accessibility of bus services.