13 Bidders Clear Technical Stage for NHAI’s ₹1,042.8 Cr 4-Laning Project in Tamil Nadu
Technical Evaluation Key Takeaways
- ✓ 13 out of 14 bidders technically qualified for the NHAI project.
- ✓ Project involves 4-laning of NH49 (New NH87) from Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram.
- ✓ Estimated project value is ₹1,042.8 crore.
- ✓ Major infrastructure firms including Dilip Buildcon Limited, G R Infraprojects Limited, and Montecarlo Limited are in the race.
- ✓ Technical evaluation completed on 27 Oct 2025.
- ✓ Project to be executed on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
NHAI has announced that 13 bidders have successfully cleared the technical evaluation for the ₹1,042.8 crore 4-laning of the Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram section of NH49 in Tamil Nadu. The project now moves to the financial bid stage.
In a significant development for Tamil Nadu’s highway infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has concluded the technical evaluation for its ₹1,042.8 crore 4-laning project on the Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram section of NH49 (New NH87). Out of 14 bidders, 13 have been declared technically qualified and will proceed to the next stage of the tender process.
The project, which covers a 46.665 km stretch, is being procured via EPROCURE and is set to enhance connectivity in the region. The technical evaluation was finalized on 27 October 2025, with the bid opening having taken place on 18 September 2025.
The Award
A total of 13 bidders have been admitted to the financial stage after successfully clearing the technical evaluation for the NHAI’s 4-laning project in Tamil Nadu. The technically qualified firms are: PSK INFRASTRUCTURES AND PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED, EKK Infrastructure Limited, MONTECARLO LIMITED, BSCPL, RAMALINGAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANYPVT LTD, Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., S and P Infrastructure Developers Private Limited, G R Infraprojects Limited, R.R.INFRAA CONSTRUCTION, Dilip Buildcon Limited, PandC Projects Private limited, Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Pvt. Ltd., and Eagle Infra India Ltd.
Bidders (14)
About the Project
- Project involves 4-laning of the Paramakudi to Ramanathapuram section of NH49 (New NH87) in Tamil Nadu.
- Covers a project length of 46.665 km.
- Procured by NHAI, Delhi, via EPROCURE.
- Estimated tender value is ₹1,042.8 crore.
- To be executed on Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Why It Matters
This technical qualification result signals robust competition among India’s leading infrastructure firms for a major highway upgrade in Tamil Nadu, paving the way for improved regional connectivity.
With 13 bidders moving forward, the NHAI’s Paramakudi–Ramanathapuram 4-laning project is set for an intense financial bidding round. The next phase will determine which firm secures this high-value contract.
