Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation has put a Rs452.53 Cr decentralized underground drainage system out to bid on hybrid annuity mode, the largest civic works tender in Andhra Pradesh this week, and offers close on 5 August 2026.
What the twin cities need laid
The corporation covers the fast-growing Mangalagiri-Tadepalli belt between Vijayawada and Guntur, and this package builds it a decentralized underground drainage (UGD) network. This is the second call, floated under reference 29/JTO/2026-27 dated 20 July 2026, with submissions open from 22 July. Under the hybrid annuity model the contractor part-finances construction and recovers the balance as annuity payments with operations tied in, so the Mangalagiri Tadepalli UGD tender is as much a financing decision as a construction one.
Contractors this suits
Water and sewerage EPC firms with HAM or PPP experience are the natural bidders. A decentralized network means multiple treatment clusters instead of one far-off plant, which spreads the trenching, pipe-laying and civil work across the whole municipal area. The notice lists no tender fee, and the EMD is not stated in the summary notice, so confirm both in the RFP volumes on the portal before you plan the bid security.
Machines for the trench line
UGD work is excavation-led from the first week to the last. Excavators cut the mains, backhoe loaders handle laterals, house connections and reinstatement, and wheel loaders keep pipe yards and backfill moving. With annuity payments stretching cash flow, many bidders will hire rather than buy; either way, compare equipment finance options before mobilisation.
Key facts
| Tender ID |
2026_MUNICIPA_965843_1 |
| Reference no. |
29/JTO/2026-27, Dt: 20-07-2026 (2nd Call) |
| Issuing authority |
Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Location |
Mangalagiri-Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh |
| Estimated value |
Rs452.53 Cr |
| EMD |
Not specified. |
| Tender fee |
Nil |
| Form of contract |
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
| Published |
20 July 2026 (NIT date) |
| Bids close |
5 August 2026 |
| Bid opening |
Not specified. |
| Completion period |
Not specified. |
| Official portal |
AP e-Procurement Portal (apeprocurement.gov.in) |
How to apply
- Open the official portal: AP e-Procurement Portal (apeprocurement.gov.in).
- Search by tender ID 2026_MUNICIPA_965843_1 (reference no. 29/JTO/2026-27, Dt: 20-07-2026 (2nd Call)) under Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation.
- Register on the portal and keep a valid Class III digital signature certificate ready.
- Download the NIT and RFP volumes, then confirm the eligibility, EMD and bid security terms stated there.
- Submit your bid online before 5 August 2026.
Also open for bids
Andhra Pradesh has two more live packages on the desk: the Guntur channel modernisation tender a short drive south, and the APIIC bulk drug park EPC tender at Nakkapalli. Browse live tenders in Andhra Pradesh or the full list of live tenders on DesiMachines.
FAQ
What is the Mangalagiri Tadepalli UGD tender?
It procures a decentralized underground drainage system across Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation in Andhra Pradesh, worth Rs452.53 Cr, on hybrid annuity mode. This is the second call of the tender.
What does hybrid annuity mode mean here?
The contractor funds part of the construction cost and recovers the remainder as annuity payments from the corporation over an agreed period, typically with operations and maintenance obligations attached. Exact shares are defined in the RFP.
What are the EMD and tender fee?
The summary notice lists the tender fee as nil and does not state an EMD. Confirm the bid security requirement in the RFP volumes on the AP e-Procurement portal.
When do bids close?
Bids close on 5 August 2026. Submissions opened on 22 July 2026 under the second call dated 20 July 2026.
Tender details are summarised for convenience and may change. Always verify the latest dates, terms and documents on the official tendering portal before bidding. DesiMachines is not responsible for changes made by the issuing authority.