Pamban Bridge repair tender, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu

NHAI wants a contractor to repair the carriageway of the Pamban road bridge on NH-87 in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, an EPC job worth ₹74.71 Cr, with bids open until 24 August 2026.

The road to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi runs across the Annai Indira Gandhi Bridge, and the salt air and heavy traffic take a steady toll on its deck. This tender is about putting that stretch right, and it is a solid mid-size job for a bridge or highway repair specialist.

What the job covers

The National Highways Authority of India has floated an open EPC tender for repair works on the carriageway of the Pamban Bridge, from Km 157/250 to Km 159/650 on the Ramanathapuram-Dhanushkodi section of NH-87 (the old NH-49). The estimated cost is ₹74.71 Cr. Being a Pamban Bridge repair contract on a coastal, high-traffic corridor, expect careful attention to deck rehabilitation, surfacing and structural repair, all done while keeping the route usable for pilgrims and local traffic.

Who this suits

This one fits a contractor who has done bridge deck and highway repair before, not a first-timer. You will need a valid Class III digital signature for the government portal and an earnest money deposit of ₹75 Lakh, with a tender fee of ₹10,000. The contract is EPC, so the winning firm carries both design and execution. Bid validity is 180 days. For a machine owner, a coastal repair job like this keeps a compact fleet booked for a good run, without the balance-sheet demands of a thousand-crore package.

Machines you will put on site

Carriageway repair on a bridge leans on milling machines to strip the worn surface, pavers and tandem rollers for the new wearing course, and a motor grader to hold the levels. Concrete work on the deck and joints brings in transit mixers and small placers, while cranes handle expansion joints and heavier repair units. Because the span sits over water and stays open to traffic, plant that starts every morning and fits a tight working window matters more than raw fleet size.

Key facts

How to apply

1. Open the official portal: Central Public Procurement Portal (eProcure).
2. Search by tender ID 2026_NHAI_283765_1 (reference no. NHAI/17011/01/150/2026/RO Madurai) under the National Highways Authority of India, RO Madurai.
3. Register on the portal and keep a valid Class III digital signature certificate ready.
4. Download the NIT, tender document and BOQ, then check the eligibility, EMD and fee terms carefully.
5. Submit your bid online before 24 August 2026.

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