NHAI has put the NH-44 stretch from Ashram to the Badarpur border in south-east Delhi out to bid at ₹378.87 crore, and the Ashram Badarpur road tender closes at 11:00 AM on 25 November 2026.
About 8 km of the busiest road into Delhi
The work is a one-time improvement and upgrade of the carriageway from km 8.300 near Ashram to km 16.277 near the Badarpur border, a little under 8 km of the Mathura Road corridor that carries traffic between Delhi and Faridabad. NHAI’s Regional Office in Delhi is running it on EPC mode, reference NHAI/Delhi/ Ashram-Badarpur /NH44/ 2026.
The notice went up on 5 October 2026 and gives 730 days to finish. That is two working seasons on a road that never closes, so the traffic plan will shape your price as much as the quantities do.
Money and eligibility
EMD is ₹3,79,00,000, almost exactly 1 per cent of the estimate, and exemption is not allowed. The tender fee is ₹40,000. The portal lists the form of contract as item rate while the title says EPC, so read the RFP to see how payment is actually measured. Bids open at NHAI headquarters at 11:30 AM on 26 November.
Upgrading a city highway means milling, overlay and drainage in short stretches, often at night. Wheel loaders and backhoe loaders clear and load, motor graders shape the base, and tandem and pneumatic rollers follow the paver. Drains and kerbs need transit mixers and a small excavator. Owners with machines already working in Faridabad, Noida or south Delhi can expect hire enquiries once the contract is let. For the wider fleet, see the road construction equipment guide.
Key facts
Tender ID
2026_NHAI_293315_1
Reference no.
NHAI/Delhi/ Ashram-Badarpur /NH44/ 2026
Issuing authority
National Highways Authority of India, Regional Office Delhi
Location
NH-44, km 8.300 near Ashram to km 16.277 near Badarpur Border, Delhi
A one-time improvement and upgrade of the NH-44 carriageway from km 8.300 near Ashram to km 16.277 near the Badarpur border in Delhi, on EPC mode.
How much is the work worth?
₹378.87 crore. The EMD is ₹3,79,00,000 with no exemption, and the tender fee is ₹40,000.
How long is the contract?
730 days from the start date, as listed on the portal.
When do bids close and open?
Bids close at 11:00 AM on 25 November 2026 and open at 11:30 AM on 26 November 2026 at NHAI headquarters.
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.
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