NH-44 Punjab Horticulture Beautification and Median Maintenance: Khanna to Phagwara Stretch

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its Regional Office in Chandigarh, invites bids for crucial horticulture, beautification, and maintenance works along a significant stretch of the Panipat-Jalandhar NH-44. This tender, with Tender Reference Number NHAI/RO/CHD/26-27/LDH/05/Plant, focuses on the section from Km 272 (Khanna) to Km 352.730 (Phagwara) in Punjab. The scope of work specifically includes the comprehensive maintenance of the median and secondary median (separator), encompassing gap plantation and the replacement of kaner plants. This open tender process requires a two-cover submission, with the technical bid in PDF format and the financial bid in XLS format. Bidders must be prepared to submit a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹12,84,400 payable to the National Highways Authority of India, and a Tender Fee of ₹25,000. The bid submission period commences on 18th September 2026 at 11:50 AM and concludes on 15th October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Document download is available during the same period. The bid opening will take place on 16th October 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Regional Office, NHAI Chandigarh. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 29th September 2026 at 11:30 AM at the same venue to clarify any queries. This Item Rate contract is for a period of 1095 days and has an estimated tender value of ₹6,42,19,466. All interested and eligible contractors are encouraged to participate in this vital initiative aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functional integrity of a key national highway.