Underground Gas Pipeline Laying on NH-716: Tirupati to Chennai Corridor

Work Description - Laying Of Underground Gas Pipeline In Nh-716 Of Tirupati To Tiruthani To Chennai Section Along The Road From Km. 61/510 To Km. 81/540 (rhs) And Km. 107/600 To Km. 115/600 In The State Of Ap And From Km 45/500 To Km 61/510 (rhs) In The State Of Tn

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Regional Office - Chennai, invites qualified and experienced contractors to participate in an Open Tender for the critical infrastructure project referenced **NHAI/ROC/2025-26/Gas Pipeline shifting/222**. This tender pertains to "Works" and involves the significant undertaking of Laying of Underground Gas Pipeline in the NH-716 section stretching from Tirupati to Tiruthani to Chennai. The scope of work is precisely defined along the Road from Km. 61/510 to Km. 81/540 (RHS) and Km. 107/600 to Km. 115/600 within the State of Andhra Pradesh, and from Km 45/500 to Km 61/510 (RHS) in the State of Tamil Nadu. This project has an estimated tender value of ₹61,07,58,233 and is expected to be completed within a challenging period of 180 days, demanding efficient execution and robust project management. Prospective bidders are advised to note the critical dates for this tender. The e-Publication Date was 08-Jul-2025 at 05:00 PM, with document download commencing on 08-Jul-2025 at 05:05 PM. The bid submission window opens on 08-Jul-2025 at 05:30 PM and will close on 03-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM. Following the submission period, the bids will be opened on 04-Aug-2026 at 05:00 PM at the Regional Office, Chennai. A Tender Fee of ₹50,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,83,23,000 are mandatory for participation. Both the Tender Fee and EMD are payable to NHAI at Chennai, and can be remitted through various accepted instruments including Demand Draft, Bankers Cheque, Bank Guarantee, NEFT, RTGS, or Insurance Surety Bond. The tender process involves a two-cover system comprising a Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical cover and a separate Financial Bid. For further details and to download the tender documents, interested parties should refer to the official e-procurement portal. All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to the Tender Inviting Authority, the Regional Officer, Chennai, at the National Highways Authority of India, Regional Office - Chennai, 5th Floor, CMRL Building, Poonamallee High Road, Koyembedu, Chennai-600 107.