Durgapur to Bandwan Bus Franchise Operation Services

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

The South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC), a State Government and UT entity, is inviting bids for the selection of a Bus Franchisee Operator for the operation of bus services on a franchisee basis specifically for the Durgapur - Bandwan route. This is an open tender for services, with a contract form of Item Rate. The tender reference number is DTO-188/SBSTC/26 dated 12/08/2026, and the associated Tender ID is 2026_SBSTC_1037852_49. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹6,000, payable in a fixed amount. The tender process involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for finance (BOQ). Key critical dates for this tender include the document download start date of August 13, 2026, at 06:00 PM, and the bid submission end date of September 5, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening date is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on August 21, 2026, at 03:30 PM at the SBSTC Head Office, Durgapur - 713201. The proposed period of work is 365 days, with a bid validity of 365 days. The tender value is stated as ₹0.00. Bidders are instructed to refer to the tender documents for detailed eligibility criteria and other necessary information.