Independent Engineer Services for NH44 Chenani-Nashri O&M including 9km Tunnel, Jammu & Kashmir

Work Description - Independent Engineer Services During Oandm Period For Rehabilitation, Strengthening And Four Lane Chenani To Nashri Section Of Nh44 Old Nh1a From Km. 89.00 To Km. 130.00 New Alignment Including 9 Km. Long Tunnel 2l Jammu And Kashmir 3rd Call

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its Regional Office in Jammu, invites eligible consulting firms to submit bids for the provision of Independent Engineer Services. This critical engagement is for the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Period covering the Rehabilitation, strengthening, and four-laning of the Chenani to Nashri section of NH44 (Old NH1A), specifically from Km. 89.00 to Km. 130.00, which includes a new alignment and a significant 9 Km. long 2-lane tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. This tender, identified as NHAI/CH-NSH-TN/ROJMU/2026/IE/3, represents the 3rd Call for this crucial consultancy service, aimed at ensuring the highest standards of project delivery and long-term asset management over a period of 1825 days. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive oversight as an Independent Engineer, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, and timely execution during the operational and maintenance phase of this vital national highway corridor located in Udhampur. Prospective bidders are required to note that this is an Open Tender for Services, specifically within the Product Category of Consultancy. All necessary tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), are available for download. Key dates for this tender process are crucial for all applicants. The e-publication date was 02-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM, with document download and bid submission commencing from 02-Jul-2026 at 04:30 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 15-Jul-2026 at 04:00 PM at the Regional Office, NHAI Jammu, located at H.No. 315, Sec1, 1st Floor, Channi Himmat, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180015. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 31-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM, and bids will be opened on 01-Aug-2026 at 11:30 AM at the same Regional Office. Applicants must submit a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹ 5,000, payable offline to "NHAI RO Jammu" at "NHAI Jammu" via NEFT or RTGS. Notably, no Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required for this tender. Bidders are advised to carefully review all terms and conditions, as well as the detailed requirements outlined in the tender documents, to ensure full compliance for successful participation in this significant infrastructure project.