NHIDCL sets high bid security and steep eligibility for road maintenance tender

Who can bid: Bidders must be experienced road/bridge contractors or firms that are not blacklisted or debarred by MoRT&H, NHAI, or NHIDCL. Eligibility requires an average annual civil turnover of at least Rs. 2.92 Crores over the last 5 years and the completion of at least one similar work of a value equal to 40% of the total contract value (Rs. 58.55 Lakh) within the last 5 years. Bidders must possess a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to submit bids online.

Key terms

• Estimated Cost: Rs. 1.46 Crores (Excluding GST)
• Bid Security (EMD): 100% of the estimated civil cost (Rs. 58.55 Lakh)
• Tender Type: National Competitive Bidding (Single Stage, Two Cover System) via e-Tendering
• Bid Submission Deadline: 14.02.2026 up to 18:00 Hrs IST
• Bid Validity: 120 Days
• Contract Duration: 12 Months from signing of Contract Agreement

Also in the document

• The Bid Security (EMD) amount is unusually high, set at 100% of the estimated civil cost (Rs. 58.55 Lakh) rather than a standard percentage.
• The eligibility criterion requires completing a similar work worth 40% of the total contract value, which is a significant threshold relative to the project size.