The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways wants a contractor to four-lane a 37 km stretch of NH-133 in Jharkhand, and bids close on 30 October 2026.
This NH-133 widening tender covers the Hansdiha to Chopa More section (design chainage 92.380 km to 129.370 km) in Jharkhand. The work upgrades the existing road to four lanes with a paved shoulder, built on EPC mode, at an estimated cost of ₹491.87 Cr. If you run road-building fleets or lead a highways team, this is one of the larger central jobs open right now in eastern India.
What the job covers
The scope is a full four-lane widening and strengthening of roughly 37 km of NH-133, taking it from its current width to four lanes plus paved shoulders. As an EPC package, the winning firm handles design, earthwork, pavement, cross-drainage, structures and safety works together, then hands over a finished road. Expect heavy earthwork through the terrain, culverts and minor bridges, and a long paving programme across the alignment.
Who should bid
This is an EPC contract sized for established highway builders. You will need a proven record on four-laning or major widening jobs, the bonding capacity to cover a ₹4.92 Cr EMD, and a fleet that can keep several kilometres of road moving at once. Mid-size regional contractors can look at joint-venture routes if the qualification criteria in the RFP allow it, so read the eligibility section before you commit.
Machines you will need on site
A job of this length runs on earthmoving and paving plant. Plan for excavators and dozers on the formation, motor graders for the subgrade and shoulders, soil compactors and tandem rollers for layer compaction, and a paver train for the bituminous or concrete surfacing. Tippers keep the material moving, and a batching or mixing setup supports the structures. Owners who hire out graders, compactors and excavators in Jharkhand should watch how this package is split.
Key facts
Tender ID
2026_MoRTH_917487_1
Reference no.
RW/PIU/Dhanbad/bid/NH133
Issuing authority
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (PIU Dhanbad)
Location
Hansdiha to Chopa More, NH-133, Jharkhand
Estimated value
₹491.87 Cr
EMD
₹4,91,87,000 (₹4.92 Cr)
Tender fee
₹59,000
Form of contract
EPC Contract
Published
15 July 2026
Bids close
30 October 2026, 5:00 PM (extended from 1 September 2026)
It is a MoRTH package to four-lane about 37 km of NH-133 from Hansdiha to Chopa More in Jharkhand, with paved shoulders, on EPC mode. The estimated cost is ₹491.87 Cr.
How much is the EMD?
The earnest money deposit is ₹4,91,87,000, which works out to ₹4.92 Cr. The tender fee is ₹59,000.
When do bids close?
Bids close on 30 October 2026, and opening is scheduled for 6 November 2026.
Where do I submit the bid?
Bids go in online through the Central Public Procurement Portal (eProcure). Search the tender ID under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and submit before the deadline.
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