Operation and Maintenance of National Highway 43 Rampur to Chowka Stretch, Jharkhand

This tender seeks qualified entities for comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) works for a critical stretch of National Highway 43 (formerly NH 33) in the state of Jharkhand. Specifically, the scope of work encompasses the 77.300 km section from Rampur to Chowka, covering chainages Ch 140.000 to 217.300. This open tender, with Tender Reference Number NHAI/RO/RNC/JH/2026-27/24, is being issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a Public Sector Undertaking, through its Regional Office in Ranchi. The estimated tender value for this civil works project is ₹10,82,24,106, with a substantial Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹21,64,000 payable to NHAI at Ranchi. Interested bidders must submit their applications within a strict timeline, with the Bid Submission End Date set for September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The tender requires a two-cover submission system, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, including the receipt of online tender fee and Power of Attorney, and Cover 2 for the Financial Proposal. The tender fee is ₹10,000. The duration of the work is stipulated at 180 days, with a bid validity of 120 days. All submissions and related documentation are to be made in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Tender Inviting Authority, Santosh Kumar Arya, located at NHAI, RO-Ranchi, C-129, Vidyalaya Marg, Road No.2/C, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi - 834002, Jharkhand.