NH544H Thoppur-Erode Stretch: Operation and Maintenance Services for 85 km Highway

Work Description - Operation And Maintenance Of Thoppur Mettur Bhavani Erode Stretch Of Two Lane With Paved Shoulder From Km 0.000 To Km 85.000 Of Nh544h For A Length Of 85.000 Km In The State Of Tamil Nadu

**Tender Description: Operation and Maintenance of Thoppur Mettur Bhavani Erode Stretch of NH544H** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), through its Regional Office in Chennai, is pleased to invite bids for the comprehensive Operation and Maintenance of the Thoppur Mettur Bhavani Erode stretch of the National Highway (NH) 544H. This critical infrastructure project encompasses a two-lane highway with paved shoulders, spanning from Kilometer 0.000 to Kilometer 85.000, a total length of 85.000 kilometers, situated within the State of Tamil Nadu. The estimated tender value for this crucial undertaking is ₹12,18,08,830, with a contract period of 365 days. Bidders are required to submit their proposals through an open tender process, with a bid validity period of 165 days. A non-refundable tender fee of ₹59,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹24,36,176 are mandatory, payable to NHAI in Chennai. The tender involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid. Key dates for this tender include the document download start date of August 28, 2026, at 04:15 PM, with the download end date set for September 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid submission will commence on August 28, 2026, at 05:00 PM, and conclude on September 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bid opening is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 05:00 PM, at the Regional Office, NHAI Chennai. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, technical specifications, and submission guidelines are available in the tender documents.