Seven tunnels, 63 metres each, at three different spots in Ladakh — Border Roads Organisation is taking EPC bids worth Rs 130.04 Cr under Project Vijayak until 18 August 2026.
What BRO wants built
HQ Chief Engineer (Project) Vijayak, operating in the Kargil sector, has floated an EPC contract for constructing seven tunnels of 63 m length each at three locations in the UT of Ladakh. Short tunnels in this terrain are usually protection structures — they carry the road under slopes that shed rock and snow — and each one is a compact package of excavation, rock support and structural concrete. The estimated value is Rs 130.04 Cr and bid validity runs 120 days.
Machines that earn their keep at altitude
Count on excavators with rock breakers, drilling equipment, loaders and tippers for muck shifting, plus concrete production and placement kit — mixers, pumps and cranes for the structural work. Everything has to perform in thin air and hard frost. Contractors who already run fleets on BRO jobs around Leh and Kargil know the arithmetic: the working season is short, so machine availability decides whether the schedule survives.
Who this suits
This one is for EPC players with tunnelling or heavy structural experience, and for the equipment owners who supply BRO contractors across Ladakh. The EMD is Rs 1.30 Cr and the tender fee Rs 23,600. Submissions open on 4 August, and the RFP ships with a full set of DPR volumes and drawings — read them early, because designs at sites like these rarely stay simple.
Key facts
| Tender ID |
2026_BRO_776191_1 |
| Reference no. |
CE(P)/VJK/EPC/02/2026-27 |
| Issuing authority |
Border Roads Organisation — HQ Chief Engineer (Project) Vijayak |
| Location |
Three locations in the UT of Ladakh (Project Vijayak, Kargil sector) |
| Estimated value |
Rs 130.04 Cr |
| EMD |
Rs 1.30 Cr (Rs 1,30,00,000) |
| Tender fee |
Rs 23,600 |
| Form of contract |
EPC (works) |
| Published |
3 Jul 2026 |
| Bids close |
18 Aug 2026 |
| Bid opening |
24 Aug 2026 |
| Completion period |
Not specified. |
| Official portal |
Defence e-Procurement (defproc.gov.in) |
How to apply
- Open the official portal: Defence e-Procurement.
- Search by reference no. CE(P)/VJK/EPC/02/2026-27 or tender ID 2026_BRO_776191_1 under Dte General Border Roads.
- Register with a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) if you’re new to the portal.
- Download the NIT, RFP, BOQ and the DPR volumes, and check eligibility, EMD and fee terms.
- Submit your bid online between 4 Aug and 18 Aug 2026.
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FAQ
What is this BRO tunnels tender?
Border Roads Organisation wants seven tunnels of 63 m each built at three locations in Ladakh on EPC mode under Project Vijayak. The estimated value is Rs 130.04 Cr.
When does it close?
Submissions open on 4 August 2026, bids close on 18 August 2026, and bids open on 24 August 2026.
What EMD and tender fee apply?
The EMD is Rs 1.30 Cr and the tender fee is Rs 23,600, payable as per the NIT.
What equipment does the job need?
Excavators with rock breakers, drilling units, loaders, tippers, and concrete kit — mixers, pumps and cranes — all fit for high-altitude, short-season working.
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.