Construction

In January 2026, the construction sector in India is seeing massive activity across highways, housing, and urban redevelopment. Below are the key details for active national and state-level construction tenders.

These projects represent large-scale infrastructure typically funded by the Central Government.

2. State-Level Tenders (PWD & Housing)

State projects often focus on regional connectivity, institutional buildings, and rural development.

Uttar Pradesh (UP PWD & Municipal)

•  Agra to Aligarh NH-509 Safety Works: Road safety and blackspot improvements (Closing: 29-Jan-2026).
•  Local Development: Over 3,200 active tenders for local bodies involving road repairs and community buildings.
•  School Infrastructure: Repair and maintenance of JNV (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya) in Bulandshahr and Sitapur (Closing: Jan 2026).

Maharashtra & Odisha

•  Maharashtra Road Safety: Tembhurni-Kuslamb section (NH 548C) road safety improvements (Closing: 09-Feb-2026).
•  Odisha Institutional Construction: Resource Center for Anganwadi Training at Koraput and stadium floodlights in Mayurbhanj (Closing: Jan 2026).

Sikkim & Northeast (NHIDCL)

•  NH-510 Maintenance: One-time maintenance from Legship to Gyalshing (Closing: 31-Jan-2026).
•  Dimapur-Kohima Road: 4-laning works for a 15km stretch in Nagaland (Closing: 13-Feb-2026)

To bid for these projects, your firm must typically meet these pre-qualification standards:

•  Average Annual Turnover: Usually 30%–50% of the estimated tender value over the last 3 financial years.
•  Similar Work Experience: Completion of at least one project of 80% value, or two of 50% value, in the same category (e.g., "Bridge" or "Building").
•  Bid Capacity: A formula-based calculation ($A \times N \times 2 - B$) to ensure you are not over-leveraged on other projects.
•  EMD & Solvency: An Earnest Money Deposit (usually 2%) and a Bank Solvency Certificate from a Nationalized Bank.