Four-Laning NH 21: Pandoh to Takoli Highway Upgrade in Himachal Pradesh

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its RO-Shimla division, invites open competitive bids for the "Risk and cost works of Ms SP Pandoh Takoli Kullu Highway Pvt Ltd on Four laning of end of Pandoh bypass to Takoli section of NH 21 from km 221305 to km 242000 in the state of Himachal Pradesh International Competive Bidding." This critical civil works project, identified by Tender Reference Number 11011/95/Tenders/26-27/07 and Tender ID 2026_NHAI_279193_1, carries an estimated tender value of ₹2,92,98,86,271. Prospective bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,85,97,726 and a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹50,000, both payable to RO NHAI. The contract is based on an Item Rate form, with a stipulated period of work of 365 days, and bids will have a validity period of 120 days.

The e-publication of this tender, alongside the commencement of document download and bid submission, began on 29-May-2026 at 05:50 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23-Jun-2026 at 11:00 AM at RO Shimla, Rishikesh Sanda Shanti Kutiya Chakker Shimla, providing an opportunity for clarification. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 24-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM. Technical bids will subsequently be opened on 25-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM at RO Shimla. Submissions are mandated under a two-cover system, separating fee/pre-qualification/technical documentation from financial proposals. The project's location is PIU-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, with Col Ajay Singh Bargoti serving as the Tender Inviting Authority.