[Permanent Rectification of 3 Nos. of Blackspots by Construction of Service Road, Widening of Minor Bridge, Box Culverts, etc. including Utility Shifting on Kayathar - Kanyakumari section of NH-44 in Tamil Nadu on Item Rate Basis] open
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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 issued an open tender for the permanent rectification of three blackspots on the Kayathar - Kanyakumari section of NH-44 in Tamil Nadu. The work includes the construction of a service road, widening of a minor bridge, box culverts, and utility shifting, all on an item rate basis.
Scope / Work
The project involves significant civil works aimed at improving highway safety and infrastructure. The tender value is approximately ₹12.43 crores, and the contract type is categorized under 'Works'. The successful bidder will be required to complete the project within 365 days from the commencement date.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹50,000, payable offline to NHAI at Madurai. No exemptions are allowed.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹24,86,000, also payable to NHAI at Madurai. Exemption for EMD is not permitted.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 16-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 16-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
- Bid Submission End Date: 15-Apr-2026 10:00 AM
- Bid Opening Date: 16-Apr-2026 10:00 AM
- Document Download Period: 16-Mar-2026 to 15-Apr-2026
Documents
Bidders can download the following documents from the NHAI e-tender portal:
- Tender Notice
- RFP
- BOQ
How to proceed
Interested bidders should ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria as detailed in the tender documents. They must prepare their bids in accordance with the specified requirements and submit them before the deadline to the NHAI Regional Office in Madurai.
AI insights
Key highlights
- high EMD amount
- tight bid submission timeline
- no fee exemptions
- fixed bid validity period
Financials
| Tender value | ₹12,43,13,939 |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹24,86,000 — payable to NHAI at Madurai |
| Tender fee | ₹50,000 — payable to NHAI at Madurai |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 16-Mar-2026 10:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 15-Apr-2026 10:00 AM |
| Opening date | 16-Apr-2026 10:00 AM |
Documents available from 16-Mar-2026 10:00 AM to 15-Apr-2026 10:00 AM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ.rar | 179.59 KB | RAR |
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| RFP.pdf | 1.79 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Kayathar - Kanyakumari |
|---|---|
| Category | Civil Works - Highways |
| Period of work | 365 days |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Works |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | National Highways Authority of India||RO-Chennai - NHAI |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Regional Officer, NHAI, Regional Office, Madurai |
|---|---|
| Address | Regional Officer, NHAI, Regional Office, Madurai |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (Insurance Surety Bond) |
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