A high-value infrastructure tender has been released by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Bharatmala project. This is a major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contract for highway expansion in Telangana.

📌 Tender Overview

• Tender ID: 2026_NHAI_275525_1
• Reference Number: NHAI/RO-HYD/NH44/Kallakal-Gundlapochampally/2026/10
• Organisation: National Highways Authority of India
• Region: RO Hyderabad
• Tender Type: Open Tender
• Category: Civil Works (Highway Infrastructure)
• Contract Type: EPC Contract

📍 Project Stretch: NH44 Telangana

🛣️ Project Description

This tender involves balance work for upgrading a highway stretch:

Scope of Work:

• Expansion from 4-lane to 6-lane highway
• Stretch: Kallakal (Km 454) → Gundlapochampally (Km 471)
• Total Length: 17 KM
• Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana

👉 This includes:

• Road widening
• Earthwork and embankment
• Pavement construction
• Drainage systems
• Structures (culverts, minor bridges)

💰 Financial Details

• Tender Fee: ₹40,000
• EMD: ₹4,27,27,000 (₹4.27 Crore)

⚠️ Important:

• Very high EMD → Only large contractors can participate
• Tender value not explicitly mentioned but likely ₹100+ crore range

💳 Payment Modes:

• Demand Draft
• FDR
• Bank Guarantee
• NEFT / RTGS
• Insurance Surety Bond

📅 Important Dates

• Tender Published: 23 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 9 June 2026
• Bid Opening Date: 10 June 2026

⏳ Sufficient time is available for detailed bid preparation.

📂 Bid Structure (2 Covers)

1️⃣ Technical Cover

• Multiple technical documents
• Pre-qualification details
• Experience & financial capacity proofs

2️⃣ Financial Cover

• BOQ / Price Bid (Excel)

👉 EPC tenders require very strong technical documentation.

🛣️ Project Location

Project stretch:

• Kallakal → Gundlapochampally
• NH44 (Nagpur–Hyderabad corridor)
• Telangana

⏳ Contract Duration

• Work Period: 2373 Days (~6.5 Years)
• Bid Validity: 120 Days

👉 Long-term mega infrastructure project.

⚠️ Key Highlights

• EPC model (end-to-end responsibility)
• Mega infrastructure project
• Part of Bharatmala scheme
• Very high EMD requirement
• Long execution timeline

🎯 Who Should Apply?

This tender is suitable for:

• Large infrastructure companies
• Highway EPC contractors
• Joint ventures (JV firms)
• Companies with NHAI experience

❌ Not suitable for:

• Small contractors
• Individual JCB operators
• Local civil contractors

🏢 Tender Inviting Authority

• Authority: Regional Officer
• Organisation: NHAI
• Office Location: Banjara Hills Hyderabad