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Another large-scale highway infrastructure tender has been released by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Bharatmala project. This is a major EPC contract for upgrading a key stretch of NH44 in Telangana.
📌 Tender Overview
- Tender ID: 2026_NHAI_275447_1
- Reference Number: NHAI/RO-HYD/NH44/Thondupally-Kothur/2026/08
- Organisation: National Highways Authority of India
- Region: RO Hyderabad
- Tender Type: Open Tender
- Category: Civil Works (Highway)
- Contract Type: EPC Contract
📍 Project Highway: NH44 Telangana
🛣️ Work Description
This project involves balance works for highway expansion:
Scope of Work:
- Conversion from 4-lane to 6-lane highway
- Stretch: Thondupally (Km 22.300) → Kothur (Km 34.144)
- Total Length: 11.844 KM
- Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase
👉 Key activities include:
- Earthwork & excavation
- Road widening
- Pavement construction
- Drainage systems
- Structures (culverts, flyovers if applicable)
💰 Financial Details
- Tender Fee: ₹30,000
- EMD: ₹2,78,99,405 (₹2.78 Crore)
⚠️ Important Note:
- Very high EMD → only large infrastructure firms can apply
- Total project value not shown, but expected ₹80–150+ crore range
📅 Important Dates
- Tender Published: 22 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 8 June 2026
- Bid Opening Date: 9 June 2026
⏳ Good preparation time for large bidders.
📂 Bid Structure (2 Covers)
1️⃣ Technical Cover
- Multiple technical documents
- Qualification & experience proof
- Financial strength documents
2️⃣ Financial Cover
- BOQ / Price Bid
👉 EPC tenders require strong documentation and past project experience.
🛣️ Project Location
Project stretch:
- Thondupally → Kothur
- Hyderabad–Bangalore corridor (NH44)
- 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)
- Bharatmala project (national importance)
- Very high EMD requirement
- Long execution period
- Massive subcontracting potential
🎯 Who Should Apply?
Suitable for:
- Large EPC contractors
- Highway construction companies
- Joint venture (JV) firms
- Firms with NHAI experience
Not suitable for:
- Small contractors
- Local JCB operators
- Individual businesses
🏢 Tender Inviting Authority
- Authority: Regional Officer
- Organisation: NHAI
- Office: Banjara Hills Hyderabad
📝 Final Analysis
This is a mega highway project, similar to the previous NH44 tender (Kallakal–Gundlapochampally).
❗ Challenges:
- ₹2.78 crore EMD
- Strict eligibility criteria
- EPC experience mandatory
✅ Opportunities:
- Long-term project (6+ years)
- High-value infrastructure work
- Strong subcontracting demand
🔍 Smart Strategy (Very Important for You)
Since your business is:
- Demolition
- Excavation
- JCB works
👉 You should NOT try to bid directly
Instead:
💡 Best Approach:
- Target main EPC contractors
- Offer:
- Excavation work
- Earthwork contracts
- Machinery rental (JCB, breakers)
👉 These highway projects generate continuous excavation work for years.