SECR Invites Rs 4550.2 mn EPC Tender For Chhattisgarh Line

Tender documents carry tender number CAO-C-BSP-26-27-14 and an earnest money deposit of Rs 91.0 mn. The completion period is 730 days and the bid validity is 180 days. The first pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 24 August 2026 at 11:30 am. The EPC scope excludes Kurkanar station and includes Bhanpuri station as specified in the package.

The package covers construction from chainage 12+700 to 42+600 as Package I within the broader 140 km Rowghat to Jagdalpur alignment. The works will involve earthworks, track laying, station works and associated civil and structural works as set out in the tender documents. The contract is offered on an EPC basis to ensure integrated delivery of design and construction.

Prospective contractors are invited to study the full tender dossier and prepare bids in line with the stated timelines and financial guarantees. The authority has provided detailed technical and commercial conditions to assist bidders in assessing project requirements. The completion of the line is presented as a step towards faster and more efficient movement of goods and passengers in the Bastar region.

Bids will be evaluated against technical and financial criteria set out in the tender and bidders must demonstrate capacity to meet the completion schedule and work under EPC terms. The tender documents set out detailed quality, safety and environmental compliance requirements. The procurement process seeks to attract experienced infrastructure contractors and to ensure timely delivery.