[Request for proposal for Selection of a Full Service Communication Agency for Branding and Marketing of Punjab as a Tourist Destination] open

Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

Ref: SMM/2026/2 · ID: 2026_DTCA_165058_1

Value: ₹10,000

Category Miscellaneous Works

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This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is inviting proposals for the selection of a Full Service Communication Agency aimed at branding and marketing Punjab as a tourist destination. This open tender is a significant opportunity for agencies specializing in communication and marketing services.

Scope / Work

The selected agency will be responsible for comprehensive branding and marketing strategies to promote Punjab as a tourist destination. Bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed requirements and qualifications. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh, which will provide an opportunity for potential bidders to clarify any doubts.

Fees & EMD

  • Tender Fee: ₹10,000 (non-exemptible)
  • EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹8,30,000 (fixed, non-exemptible)
    Both fees must be paid online through SBI Bank. Bidders should ensure they have the necessary funds available to meet these requirements.

Key Dates

  • Tender Published: April 1, 2026
  • Bid Submission Start: April 1, 2026, 03:00 PM
  • Bid Submission End: April 27, 2026, 02:00 PM
  • Bid Opening: April 27, 2026, 03:00 PM
  • Document Download Period: April 1, 2026, 03:00 PM to April 27, 2026, 02:00 PM

Bidders must ensure timely submission of their proposals and adherence to the specified timelines to avoid disqualification.

AI insights

Risk factors

  • high EMD amount
  • non-exemptible tender fee
  • tight submission timeline
  • bid validity of 90 days

Financials

Tender value ₹10,000
EMD amount ₹8,30,000 — payable to Nil at Nil
Tender fee ₹10,000 — payable to Nil at Nil

Payment mode Online

Timeline

Publish date 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Bid end 27-Apr-2026 02:00 PM
Opening date 27-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Documents available from 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM to 27-Apr-2026 02:00 PM.

Tender Documents

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Reply of pre bid queries and date extend

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Published Corrigendum Details Date : 21-Apr-2026 01:33 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs||Anandpur Sahib Foundation Tender ID : 2026_DTCA_165058_1 Tender Ref No : SMM/2026/2 Tender Title : Request for proposal for Selection of a Full Service Communication Agency for Branding and Marketing of Punjab as a Tourist Destination Corrigendum Type : Date [Corrigendum:1] Corrigendum title: Reply of pre bid queries and date extend Description: Reply of pre bid queries and date extend Published: 13-Apr-2026 01:26 PM Document: cori.pdf Size (KB): 144.97 Publish Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 27-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 27-Apr-2026 02:00 PM Clarification Start Date: NA │ Clarification End Date: NA Bid Submission Start Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 27-Apr-2026 02:00 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 07-Apr-2026 11:00 AM [Critical Dates] [Details Before Corrigendum] Publish Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Bid Opening Date: 15-Apr-2026 03:00 PM Document Download/Sale Start Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Document Download/Sale End Date: 15-Apr-2026 02:00 PM Clarification Start Date: NA │ Clarification End Date: NA Bid Submission Start Date: 01-Apr-2026 03:00 PM │ Bid Submission End Date: 15-Apr-2026 02:00 PM Pre Bid Meeting Date: 07-Apr-2026 11:00 AM [Critical Dates]
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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location Punjab Chandigarh
Category Miscellaneous Works
Bid validity 90 days

Tender basics

Tender type Open Tender
Form of contract Lump-sum
Tender category Works
No. of covers 2
Organisation chain Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs||Anandpur Sahib Foundation
Source portal eproc.punjab.gov.in

Covers (bid packets)

What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.

Cover no. Cover type Description Document type
1 Fee/PreQual/Technical Please upload all the documents as per DNIT .pdf
2 Finance Price bid .xls

Authority details

Inviting authority CEO
Address Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board
Payment instruments Online

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