[Construction of Uni-Directional twin tunnels including approach roads across Fotu La Pass on NH-01 (Leh-Kargil Highway) in the Union Territory of Ladakh] open

Overview

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued an open tender for the construction of uni-directional twin tunnels, including approach roads across Fotu La Pass on NH-01 (Leh-Kargil Highway) in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The tender ID is 2026_MoRTH_911281_1, and it is crucial for bidders to understand the requirements and timelines involved.

Scope / Work

The project involves significant civil works categorized under highways, with a total tender value of ₹8,241,200,000. The work includes the construction of twin tunnels and associated approach roads. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and pre-qualification requirements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at the Regional Office MoRTH in Jammu, which is an opportunity for bidders to clarify any doubts regarding the project.

Fees & EMD

The tender fee is set at ₹106,200, payable offline to RPAO MoRTH in Chandigarh. Notably, there is no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender, which may lower the financial barrier for participation. However, bidders should be aware that no exemptions for the tender fee are allowed.

Key dates

• Publish Date: June 3, 2026
• Document Download Start Date: June 3, 2026
• Document Download End Date: July 17, 2026
• Clarification Start Date: June 3, 2026
• Clarification End Date: June 24, 2026
• Bid Submission Start Date: June 3, 2026
• Bid Submission End Date: July 17, 2026
• Bid Opening Date: July 20, 2026

Bidders must ensure that all submissions are completed by the deadline to avoid disqualification. The bid validity period is set for 120 days, and the project duration is estimated at 1095 days.