Karnataka PWD wants a new bridge across the Nethravathi river in Mangaluru, linking Kotepura to Bolar, and the ₹154.92 crore Nethravathi bridge tender closes on 2 November 2026.
A turnkey river crossing
The bridge sits on the Mangaluru-Chervathur Karavali MDR in Dakshina Kannada district and covers design, construction and maintenance on a turnkey basis. It is issued by the Executive Engineer, PWD Mangalore Division, under reference PWD/2026-27/BG/WORK_INDENT40194/CALL-2, so this is the second call.
The estimate is ₹154.92 crore on an item-wise contract. EMD is ₹1,55,00,000, about 1 per cent, and the fee is ₹7,500. The tender was published on 19 September 2026 and bids open on 3 November 2026. The completion period is not stated in the published details.
Corrigendum and nearby work
One corrigendum has been issued: the pre-bid meeting was postponed and the query window moved to 3 October, which has now passed. Drawings for the bridge and the road are in the tender documents on the portal.
A tidal river crossing means piled foundations from barges or a temporary trestle, heavy cranage and a long concreting programme through the dry season. Large cranes, piling rigs and transit mixers carry the bridge, while excavators, motor graders and compactors build the approaches. Our road construction equipment guide covers the approach road stages. Coastal Karnataka firms with marine piling experience will be the natural partners for a main contractor from outside the region.
Key facts
Tender ID
2026_PublicWo_331377_1
Reference no.
PWD/2026-27/BG/WORK_INDENT40194/CALL-2
Issuing authority
Public Works Department, Karnataka, Executive Engineer, PWD Mangalore Division
Location
Nethravathi river, Kotepura to Bolar, Mangaluru-Chervathur Karavali MDR, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka
Estimated value
₹154.92 crore
EMD
₹1,55,00,000
Tender fee
₹7,500
Form of contract
Item-wise (design, construction and maintenance on turnkey basis)
Design, construction and maintenance, on a turnkey basis, of a bridge across the Nethravathi river connecting Kotepura to Bolar on the Mangaluru-Chervathur Karavali MDR in Dakshina Kannada.
What is the value and EMD?
The estimate is ₹154.92 crore. EMD is ₹1,55,00,000 and the tender fee is ₹7,500.
Has the tender been amended?
Yes. One corrigendum postponed the pre-bid meeting and moved the query deadline to 3 October 2026. This is also the second call.
When do bids close and open?
Bids close on 2 November 2026 and open on 3 November 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.
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