Port Blair, Dec. 12: Andaman & Nicobar Administration engaged in development of sustainable eco-tourism in the Islands has invited Request for Qualification (RFQ) application for setting up of Eco Tourism Resorts on PPP mode at Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep.A pre application conference was held at Delhi and Kochi on 13.11.2019 and 20.11.2019 respectively which was attended by large number of prospective bidders.

These projects have been steered by the Islands Development Agency (IDA) with the support of NITI Aayog. A & N Administration has already obtained upfront CRZ/Environment Clearance for the above projects as applicable subject to terms & conditions.

Some bids have been received but to allow better competition and as requested by some bidders, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of RFQ application for setting up of Eco Tourism Resorts in Lalaji Bay, Long Island, Aves Island, Smith Island and Shaheed Dweep to 3.00 pm on 14.01.2020. 

The detailed invitation for RFQ and response to the pre application queries can be downloaded from the website http://aniidco.and.nic.in, https://andamantourism.gov.in and www.andaman.gov.in