DPS Contractors & RKD Construction Jointly Emerge L1 in ₹146.1 Cr Burla Ring Road Tender
Financial Evaluation Key Takeaways
- ✓ DPS Contractors and RKD Construction are joint L1 bidders for the Burla Ring Road project.
- ✓ The tender is valued at ₹146.1 crore and covers a 6.125 km 4-lane road in Sambalpur.
- ✓ 16 bidders participated, with several major infrastructure firms in contention.
- ✓ Financial bids opened on 20 September 2025; result date is 2 July 2026.
- ✓ Contract award is pending; no final decision yet.
- ✓ EIC-CIVIL is the procuring authority via eProcure platform.
DPS Contractors Private Limited and RKD Construction Pvt Ltd have jointly emerged as L1 (lowest) bidders in EIC-CIVIL’s ₹146.1 crore tender for the construction of the Burla Ring Road in Sambalpur, Odisha. The contract is yet to be awarded, with 16 qualified bidders participating in the competitive process.
In a closely contested financial bidding round, DPS Contractors Private Limited and RKD Construction Pvt Ltd have both emerged as joint L1 (lowest) bidders for the high-value Burla Ring Road project in Sambalpur, Odisha. The ₹146.1 crore tender, floated by EIC-CIVIL, attracted intense competition from 16 qualified infrastructure firms.
The project, which involves constructing a 6.125 km, 4-lane ring road from NH-53 (MCL Chowk to Baijamunda village Chowk), is a key initiative under the State Plan to boost connectivity in the region. While both DPS Contractors and RKD Construction have been ranked L1, the contract has not yet been formally awarded.
The Award
DPS Contractors Private Limited and RKD Construction Pvt Ltd have jointly emerged as L1 (lowest) bidders in the financial stage of EIC-CIVIL’s ₹146.1 crore tender for the construction of the Burla Ring Road in Sambalpur, Odisha. DPS Contractors quoted ₹146.1 crore, while RKD Construction quoted ₹151.7 crore, but both have been ranked L1 in the official bid evaluation. The contract award decision is still pending.
Bidders (16)
About the Project
- Project involves construction of the Burla Ring Road from NH-53 (MCL Chowk to Baijamunda village Chowk).
- Scope covers 0/000 km to 6/125 km, designed as a 4-lane road.
- Located in the district of Sambalpur, Odisha.
- Procurement conducted under the State Plan by EIC-CIVIL.
- Tender was processed via the eProcure platform.
Why It Matters
This project is set to significantly enhance road connectivity and traffic flow in Sambalpur, supporting the region’s infrastructure development and economic growth.
With DPS Contractors and RKD Construction emerging as joint L1 bidders, the Burla Ring Road tender has reached a crucial stage. The final contract award is awaited, with the outcome set to impact major infrastructure players and the future of road connectivity in Odisha.
