# Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Gujarat stretch stuck after four bids

> NHAI's 35-km Gujarat expressway stretch remains uncontracted after four failed bids.
- Title: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Gujarat stretch stuck after four bids
- Summary: NHAI's 35-km Gujarat expressway stretch remains uncontracted after four failed bids. NHAI cannot appoint contractor for 35.4-km Gujarat expressway stretch…
- Keywords: delhi-mumbai expressway, nhai, gujarat, roadways, bidding, contract, expressway, gujarat stretch, package 8, valsad, navsari, business
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/roadways/delhi-mumbai-expressway-four-rounds-of-bids-but-35-km-gujarat-stretch-remains-stuck/4366353
- Author: FE News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:19:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: delhi-mumbai expressway, nhai, gujarat, roadways, bidding, contract, expressway, gujarat stretch, package 8, valsad, navsari, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

NHAI cannot appoint contractor for 35.4-km Gujarat expressway stretch after four failed bidding rounds.