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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Gujarat stretch stuck after four bids
NHAI's 35-km Gujarat expressway stretch remains uncontracted after four failed bids.
In brief
NHAI's 35-km Gujarat expressway stretch remains uncontracted after four failed bids. NHAI cannot appoint contractor for 35.4-km Gujarat expressway stretch after four failed bidding rounds. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway delay
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway faces delays in Gujarat where NHAI struggles to appoint a contractor for a 35.4-km stretch.
Fourth bidding round
NHAI has invited fresh bids for the fourth time after lowest bidder declined to accept the letter of award.
Bids and security
Bansal Construction Works quoted 10% below estimated cost but declined, prompting NHAI to encash Rs 14.76 crore bid security.
Contract termination
NHAI terminated RSIIL's contract in March 2023 after delays, later reawarded to same company in November 2023.
Progress delays
Physical completion of package 8 stood at just 4.85% after NHAI terminated contract again on January 23.
Legal challenges
RSIIL challenged NHAI's technical evaluation before Delhi High Court after bid was declared non-responsive.
Two more packages delayed
NHAI also terminated package 9 and issued intention-to-terminate notice for package 10 due to poor performance.
Project timeline
The project's completion deadline has been revised to June 30, 2028 after multiple delays.
Overall impact
The 35.4-km Gujarat stretch remains uncontracted after four bidding rounds, delaying the full expressway completion.
In short
NHAI cannot appoint contractor for 35.4-km Gujarat expressway stretch after four failed bidding rounds.
