Jodhpur is laying fresh sewer lines and reviving old ones across the city, with a decade of upkeep bundled in, and bids stay open until 3 August 2026.
What the contract involves
The Directorate of Local Bodies, acting for the Municipal Corporation of Jodhpur, has invited open bids to lay new sewer lines in left-out areas and to redesign and rejuvenate the old, damaged sewer and lateral sewerage system across Jodhpur city. The estimated value is ₹180 crore on a percentage-rate contract. What sets this one apart is the tail: one year of defect liability followed by ten years of operation and maintenance, so the winning contractor stays on the network long after the pipes go in.
Who this is written for
A small or mid-size contractor with urban sewerage experience is the natural bidder here, ideally one comfortable running a long O&M commitment alongside the build. EMD exemption is open to eligible firms and the tender fee is ₹20,000, paid offline. Bid validity is 120 days. If you have laid or maintained municipal sewer networks before, the trenching, pipe-laying and manhole scope will be familiar territory.
Machines for the trenches
City sewerage work leans on excavators and backhoe loaders for trenching, with rock breakers where the ground is hard. Compactors restore the road once pipes are down, and tippers move spoil and backfill through tight urban lanes. Because the job runs across the city rather than one site, contractors often keep several backhoe loaders working different reaches at once, which opens hire demand for owners around Jodhpur.
Key facts
| Tender ID |
2026_DLB_572308_1 |
| Reference no. |
NIB 5660 dated 30.06.2026 |
| Issuing authority |
Directorate of Local Bodies, Rajasthan (Municipal Corporation Jodhpur) |
| Location |
Jodhpur city, Rajasthan |
| Estimated value |
₹180.00 Cr |
| EMD |
₹3.60 Cr (₹3,60,00,000); exemption allowed |
| Tender fee |
₹20,000 |
| Form of contract |
Percentage rate |
| Published |
1 July 2026 |
| Bids close |
3 August 2026 |
| Bid opening |
4 August 2026 |
| Completion period |
1-year defect liability + 10-year O&M |
| Official portal |
Rajasthan e-Procurement |
How to apply
- Log in to the Rajasthan e-Procurement portal.
- Search by Tender ID 2026_DLB_572308_1 or reference NIB 5660 dated 30.06.2026.
- Have your digital signature certificate and firm credentials ready.
- Read the NIT and BOQ, and factor the 10-year O&M obligation into your pricing.
- Submit your bid and clear the EMD and fee before 3 August 2026.
More on DesiMachines
For trenching and pipe-laying, look at backhoe loaders, excavators and compactors. Buying to service a long O&M contract? Our finance page lays out the options. See live tenders in Rajasthan or all open tenders.
Chasing more water and sewerage work in Rajasthan? Also live: the Rajasthan sewerage and STP cluster-3 tender and the Dholpur water supply scheme.
FAQ
What work does this cover?
Laying new sewer lines in left-out areas of Jodhpur and rejuvenating the old, damaged sewer and lateral network, with long-term maintenance.
How long is the maintenance period?
One year of defect liability plus ten years of operation and maintenance after construction.
What is the value and deadline?
Estimated at ₹180 crore, with EMD of ₹3.60 crore. Bids close on 3 August 2026.
Is EMD exemption available?
Yes, exemption is allowed for eligible bidders as per the tender rules.
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.