Deep in Zanskar, Ladakh’s PWD wants a contractor to carve a new link road from Kargyak towards Chumic Gyatsa Sarchu under CRIF, with bids open till 24 July 2026.
Scope of the road
The Public Works Department (R&B) of Ladakh, through its R&B Division Zanskar in Kargil, has invited open bids to construct the link road from Kargyak to Chumic Gyatsa Sarchu, funded under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund. The estimated value is ₹107.65 crore and the work is priced on a percentage-rate basis. This is high-altitude road building in one of the country’s toughest terrains, where the season is short and logistics decide the schedule as much as the engineering does.
Who should take this on
You want experience with hill roads and cold-desert conditions before bidding here. The department has kept EMD exemption open for eligible firms and set a long 270-day bid validity, which reflects the drawn-out mobilisation a Zanskar project needs. A tender fee of ₹25,000 applies, paid offline. Small contractors with a solid record on Ladakh or Himalayan roads are well suited; anyone new to altitude should weigh the working window carefully.
Equipment for the terrain
Road cutting through rock and loose slope calls for excavators with breakers, dozers to push formation, and compactors to hold the built-up layers. Loaders and tippers keep the haul going over long, thin supply lines. Because the build season is limited, machines need to reach site early and stay reliable; owners who can commit hardy fleet for the summer months will find good demand once the contract is signed.
Key facts
| Tender ID |
2026_PWD_19145_1 |
| Reference no. |
Fresh e-tender 10 of PwRNB Div Zanskar 2026-27 |
| Issuing authority |
PWD (R&B) Ladakh — R&B Division Zanskar, Kargil |
| Location |
Kargyak to Chumic Gyatsa Sarchu, Kargil, Ladakh |
| Estimated value |
₹107.65 Cr |
| EMD |
₹2.15 Cr (₹2,15,00,000); exemption allowed |
| Tender fee |
₹25,000 |
| Form of contract |
Percentage rate |
| Published |
2 July 2026 |
| Bids close |
24 July 2026 |
| Bid opening |
28 July 2026 |
| Completion period |
Not specified. |
| Official portal |
Ladakh e-Procurement |
How to apply
- Log in to the Ladakh e-Procurement portal.
- Search by Tender ID 2026_PWD_19145_1 or the reference “fresh e-tender 10 of PwRNB Div Zanskar 2026-27”.
- Keep a valid digital signature certificate and your registration papers ready.
- Read the NIT and BOQ, and check whether you qualify for EMD exemption under the stated rules.
- Complete your bid submission before the 24 July 2026 deadline.
More on DesiMachines
For hill-road work, see our excavators, backhoe loaders, compactors and wheel loaders. Planning a fleet purchase for the season? Our finance page walks through the options. Browse live tenders in Ladakh or every open tender.
More high-altitude road work is open too: the BRO Karzok road tender in Ladakh and another hill-road build near Leh.
FAQ
Where does this road run?
From Kargyak to Chumic Gyatsa Sarchu in the Zanskar area of Kargil district, Ladakh, funded under CRIF.
What is the estimated cost?
The tender is estimated at ₹107.65 crore, with EMD of ₹2.15 crore and exemption allowed for eligible bidders.
What is the deadline?
Bids close on 24 July 2026 and open on 28 July 2026.
Why is bid validity so long?
At 270 days, the validity accounts for the short high-altitude build season and slow mobilisation in Zanskar.
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.