NHIDCL to spend ₹13.35 crore on 21.10 km NH-717A upgrade in West Bengal
The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) is inviting bids for the construction and upgradation of a 21.10 km section of NH-717A from Kafer to Lava in West Bengal, including geometric improvements, paved shoulders, and associated civil works, to be completed within 12 months during FY 2026-2027.
Bidders must have an average annual turnover of at least Rs. 13.35 crore over the last 3 years, or a single work of Rs. 6.68 crore (minimum 50% of estimated cost), or two similar works each of Rs. 4.67 crore (minimum 35% of estimated cost), or three similar works each of Rs. 3.34 crore (minimum 25% of estimated cost) over the last 5 years.
- Estimated cost: Rs. 13,34,87,922/- (exclusive of GST)
- Security amount: Rs. 26,69,000/-
- Bid submission deadline: 06.07.2026
- Bid validity: 120 days
- Contract duration: 12 months
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| Official title | Balance work under Risk and Cost for Construction and Upgradation of Existing Road to 2- Lane with Paved shoulders including geometric improvement of section from Kafer to Lava more km 40.00 to km 61.100 of NH-717A in the state of West Bengal during the FY 2026-2027 (Package-VA) on percentage rate basis |
| Source body | National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (current) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 06-08-2026 17:00:00 |
| Documents | 4 · changed 2× after publishing |
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- The department changed this document 2 times after first publishing it.
- What prompted each amendment, and was the closing date extended to give bidders time to respond?
- Do the eligibility and scope requirements match the stated purpose and estimated value?
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