NHAI Invites Bids for ₹86.11 Crore User Fee Agency Tender on Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Plazas in Haryana and Punjab
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited limited bids for engaging a user fee agency to manage toll collection at 11 plazas along the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (NE-5) in Haryana and Punjab, with an estimated contract value of ₹86.11 crore.
Key Takeaways
- ✓NHAI seeks user fee agency for 11 toll plazas on Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (NE-5).
- ✓Seven plazas are in Haryana and four are in Punjab.
- ✓Estimated contract value is ₹86.11 crore.
- ✓Tender is limited and follows an item rate contract model.
- ✓Bidding is conducted via the EPROCURE portal.
- ✓Bid submission deadline is 29 July 2026.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has floated a limited tender for the engagement of a user fee agency to operate and manage toll collection at 11 plazas on the Four-Lane Greenfield Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (NE-5). The tender, valued at ₹86.11 crore, covers seven plazas in Haryana and four in Punjab, aiming to streamline revenue collection on this vital expressway corridor.
Interested agencies can participate through the EPROCURE portal, with the bidding process opening on 22 July 2026. The move is a key step in ensuring efficient toll management and revenue generation for the newly developed expressway, which is a critical link between Delhi, Amritsar, and Katra.
Scope of Work
- Engagement of a user fee agency through EQ for 11 fee plazas (7 in Haryana, 4 in Punjab) on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway (NE-5).
- Project operates under the Hybrid Annuity mode.
- Scope includes management and operation of toll collection at designated plazas.
- Tender type is limited and contract is on an item rate basis.
- The project falls under the category of miscellaneous services.
Key dates for document download, bid submission, and opening are as follows; no tender fee or EMD is required for this tender.
Tender Summary
How to Apply
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Access the tender documents via the EPROCURE portal starting 22 July 2026 at 2:00 PM.
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Download the NIT and tender documents provided in PDF and RAR formats.
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No tender fee or EMD payment is required for participation.
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Submit the completed financial proposal in the prescribed format by 29 July 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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Bids will be opened at NHAI HQ on 30 July 2026 at 11:30 AM.
Why It Matters
Efficient toll collection on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is crucial for sustaining highway operations and funding future infrastructure upgrades, directly impacting commuters and logistics across Haryana and Punjab.
Bidders interested in managing toll operations on this strategic expressway corridor should download the documents from EPROCURE and submit their proposals before the 29 July 2026 deadline.
