Colombo, September 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure has called on eligible investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the optimal utilization of underutilized lands and properties belonging to the Janatha Estate Development Board (JEDB), the Sri Lanka State Plantation Corporation (SLSPC), and Elkaduwa Plantation Limited (EPL).
The initiative, overseen by the High-Level Procurement Committee, seeks to attract local investors to develop strategically significant but underutilized state-owned plantation assets. According to the announcement, the move is part of wider efforts to modernize and diversify the plantation sector while unlocking economic value from idle resources.
Who Can Apply
Under the published guidelines, “Eligible Investors” include:
- Natural persons who are Sri Lankan citizens.
- Legal persons registered under Sri Lankan law.
Those meeting eligibility requirements will be shortlisted for individual lots and invited to purchase Request for Proposals (RFP) documents, which will detail instructions for final submission. Notably, counter offers will not be accepted at the RFP stage.
Access and Submissions
Interested parties may download the official EOI documents from the Procurement tab of the Ministry’s website (www.plantation.gov.lk). Site visits will only be permitted with prior written approval, obtainable via the Ministry at 011-2186223.
Completed EOIs must be submitted on or before 11:00 a.m. on September 21, 2025, either by registered post or hand-delivery to:
Chairman, High Level Procurement Committee
Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
8th Floor, Wing A, Sethsiripaya Stage II, Battaramulla
Late submissions will be rejected without opening. Tenders will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of representatives (one per tender).
Contact and Further Information
Additional inquiries can be directed to the Director (Modernization and Diversification), Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, via phone (011-2186223), fax (011-2186076), or email (mpciunderutilizedland@gmail.com).
Strategic Importance
This call for investment signals the government’s intent to revitalize the plantation sector, improve productivity, and attract private-sector capital into areas that have remained underdeveloped. By offering opportunities exclusively to Sri Lankan individuals and entities, the program underscores a national focus on empowering local entrepreneurship while safeguarding state assets.
