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A major national-level tender has been released by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This is a high-value service contract for toll collection operations on a key highway stretch in Telangana.

📌 Tender Overview

• Tender ID: 2026_NHAI_276022_1
• Reference Number: NHAI/13013/547/CO/26-27 /CB/Jawaharnagar Fee Plaza
• Organisation: National Highways Authority of India
• Tender Type: Limited Tender
• Category: Services (Toll Operations)
• Contract Type: Item Rate

📍 Highway: NH163 Telangana

🛣️ Work Description

This tender is for:

🚧 Toll Collection Operations

• Engagement of a user fee collection agency
• Location: Jawaharnagar Fee Plaza
• Highway Stretch:
  • Hyderabad – Bhopalapatnam Section
  • KM 159.00 to KM 165.403
  • KM 186.00 to KM 214.287

👉 The selected agency will manage toll operations and revenue collection for this stretch.

💰 Financial Details

• Estimated Contract Value: ₹14,43,00,000 (₹14.43 Crore)
• Tender Fee: ₹0
• EMD: ₹0

👉 No upfront fee or EMD makes it financially easier to participate—but eligibility will be strict.

📅 Important Dates

• Tender Published: 29 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 May 2026 (11:00 AM)
• Bid Opening Date: 13 May 2026

⏳ This is a time-sensitive tender, so quick preparation is essential.

📂 Bid Structure

• Single Cover System
  • Financial Proposal (.xls)

👉 Unlike typical tenders, this combines technical + financial evaluation together.

🛣️ Project Location

Key project location:

• Jawaharnagar Fee Plaza
• NH163 Highway (Telangana)
• Strategic route connecting Hyderabad to interior regions

⏳ Contract Duration

• Work Period: 365 Days
• Bid Validity: 120 Days

👉 Long-term contract ensures steady revenue operations.

⚠️ Key Highlights

• Very high contract value (₹14.43 crore)
• No tender fee or EMD
• Limited tender (restricted participation)
• Service-based contract (not construction)
• Single-stage bidding

👉 This is not a construction project—it’s an operational contract.

🎯 Who Should Apply?

This tender is suitable for:

• Toll management companies
• Infrastructure operation firms
• Agencies experienced in highway toll collection
• Firms with strong financial and operational capacity

❌ Not suitable for:

• Small civil contractors
• Demolition or excavation contractors

🏢 Tender Inviting Authority

• Authority: Subrata Nag
• Organisation: NHAI
• Office: NHAI Head Office