Directorate of Tourism Ladakh Knowledge & Implementation Partner Tender Leh Jammu & Kashmir 2026 ISO 550/IS 550 & Hybrid Delivery

Tender Overview

The Directorate of Tourism Ladakh invites proposals for a Knowledge & Implementation Partner (hybrid scope) in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir (194101) to deliver milestone-based consulting services. Estimated value: ₹3,431,754 with an EMD of ₹50,000. The engagement emphasizes deliverables across knowledge transfer and implementation support, with a flexible scope up to 25% variation in quantity or duration. Bidders should prepare to align with the buyer’s SLA constraints and ensure compliance with contract-assignment and sub-contracting approvals.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No itemized BOQ is published; emphasis on consulting capabilities and milestone-based deliverables.
• Key compliance notes include salary/wage payment responsibilities for deployed staff, with the service provider retaining initial payment obligations and providing statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• EMD payment can be submitted via Fixed Deposit Receipt in the name of State Institute of Hotel Management Ladakh or through other accepted formats; ensure hardcopy delivery within 5 days of bid end/opening.
• The contract requires adherence to the 25% scope variation rule for lumpsum-based services and strong non-transferability clauses for assignment/sub-contracting without prior written consent.
• The buyer reserves the right to reject non-uploaded certificates and non-compliant bids.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹50,000; alternative EMD via FDR acceptable with bank endorsement.
• Payment terms: salary disbursement by the service provider prior to claiming from the buyer; supporting statutory documents to be furnished.
• Contractual flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration post-award with consent.
• Documentation: ensure all requested certificates are uploaded; failure to do so may lead to bid rejection.