Six-Laning of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam NH-65 Section in Andhra Pradesh Under Hybrid Annuity Mode

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a Public Sector Undertaking, is inviting bids for the "Six-laning of Vijayawada-Machilipatnam Section of NH-65 from design Ch.4.000 to Ch.63.695 (length 59.695 Km) in the State of Andhra Pradesh under Hybrid Annuity Mode." This open tender, identified by Tender ID 2026_NHAI_291812_1 and Reference Number APDIV-19/23/2026-AP Division/e-328203, represents a significant infrastructure development project. The estimated tender value for this civil works contract is ₹8,06,77,00,000, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹8,07,00,000 and a tender fee of ₹90,000, both payable to NHAI in New Delhi. The bid submission period commences on September 23, 2026, at 09:15 AM and concludes on November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Document downloads are also available from September 23, 2026, at 09:10 AM until November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening is scheduled for November 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM at NHAI HQ, New Delhi. The contract will be of the Item Rate form, with a stipulated work period of 730 days and a bid validity of 120 days. This tender comprises two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents including scanned proof of online payment for tender fee and EMD, and Cover 2 for the financial proposal. Interested bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification criteria and other specific requirements.