[Construction of 2lane service road in the balance length of 3.23 km on either side of Sira Bypass from Km 117.625 to Km 119.900 LHS and Km 120.650 to Km 121.600 RHS in the stretch of Tumkur Chitradurga section from Km 75.000 to Km 189.000 of NH48 Old]

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has published an open tender for the construction of a 2-lane service road along the Sira Bypass, covering a total length of 3.23 km. This project is part of the NH48 highway stretch from Tumkur to Chitradurga. The tender is identified by the ID 2026_NHAI_272046_1 and is categorized under civil works, specifically highways.

Scope / Work

The work involves the construction of a service road on both sides of the Sira Bypass, specifically from Km 117.625 to Km 119.900 on the left-hand side (LHS) and from Km 120.650 to Km 121.600 on the right-hand side (RHS). The total tender value is approximately ₹18.74 crore, and the contract will be executed under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for pre-qualification criteria and other technical specifications.

Fees & EMD

Bidders must pay a tender fee of ₹10,000, which is non-exemptible. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹18,74,755 is required, also non-exemptible. Payments can be made through various offline modes, including Demand Draft, Bank Guarantee, and NEFT. Bidders should ensure that they meet these financial requirements to qualify for the tender.

Key Dates

Publish Date: 18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Bid Submission Start Date: 18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Bid Submission End Date: 06-May-2026 11:00 AM
Bid Opening Date: 07-May-2026 11:30 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting: 14-Apr-2026 03:00 PM at NHAI-RO-Bangalore
Clarification Period: 18-Mar-2026 to 13-Apr-2026

Bidders should be mindful of these timelines to ensure timely submission of their proposals and to participate in the pre-bid meeting for any clarifications needed.

AI insights

Construction of 2lane service road in the balance length of 3.23 km on either side of Sira Bypass from Km 117.625 to Km 119.900 LHS and Km 120.650 to Km 121.600 RHS in the stretch of Tumkur Chitradurga section from Km 75.000 to Km 189.000 of NH48 Old

Risk factors

high EMD amount
tight bid submission timeline
non-exemptible fees
document completeness requirements

Financials

Tender value	₹18,74,75,554
EMD amount	₹18,74,755 — payable to RO NHAI at Bangalore
Tender fee	₹10,000 — payable to RO NHAI at Bangalore

Payment mode Offline

Timeline

Publish date	18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Bid end	06-May-2026 11:00 AM
Opening date	07-May-2026 11:30 AM

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Published date	18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Bid opening date	07-May-2026 11:30 AM
Document download / sale start	18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Document download / sale end	06-May-2026 11:00 AM
Clarification start	18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Clarification end	13-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Bid submission start	18-Mar-2026 06:00 PM
Bid submission end	06-May-2026 11:00 AM

Tender Documents

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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location	NHAI-RO-Bangalore
Category	Civil Works - Highways
Period of work	180 days
Bid validity	120 days