NHIDCL hires contractor to fix Andaman highway at original builder's cost

The work is to be carried out at the risk and cost of the existing EPC contractor on a percentage rate basis.

Who can bid: Bidders must be experienced Road/Bridge Contractors/firms/organizations. They must have an average annual turnover of Rs. 11,43,30,497 (approx. 1143 Crores) for the last 5 years and have completed one similar work of not less than Rs. 457.321 Lakhs (12 to 40% of the contract value) in the last 5 years. Firms declared non-performing or blacklisted/debarred by MoRTH/NHAI/NHIDCL are excluded. MSME registered firms are exempt from bid document costs but must meet all other eligibility criteria.

Key terms

• Estimated Civil Cost: Rs. 22,86,610 (Note: This figure appears in the 'Estimated Civil Cost' column but is significantly lower than the turnover requirement; the 'Average Completed work' column lists Rs. 11,43,30,497 which matches the turnover requirement. The document text is ambiguous regarding the final contract value vs eligibility threshold, but the turnover requirement is explicitly Rs. 11,43,30,497).
• Bid Security: Exemption for MSME registered firms; specific amount not stated in this text (referenced as 'as specified in the tender documents').
• Tender Type: National Competitive bidding through e-Tendering mode (Single stage two cover system).
• Bid Submission Deadline: 21.02.2026 up to 15:00 Hrs. IST.
• Bid Validity: 120 Days.

Also in the document

• The eligibility criteria require an average annual turnover of approximately Rs. 1,143 Crores (11,43,30,497) for the last 5 years, which is an extremely high threshold for a rectification work package.
• The document states the work is to be done 'at the Risk & Cost of existing EPC Contractor', implying the new contractor is being hired to fix issues from a previous contract, but the financial burden falls on the original contractor.