Maharashtra's ₹1,200 Cr Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway Phase 3 Opens for Bidding
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has announced the tender for Phase 3 of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, covering a 52-km stretch between Wardha and Nagpur. The ₹1,200 crore project includes 8 major bridges, 2 tunnels, and 14 minor structures. Pre-bid meetings start March 15, with submissions due by April 10, 2026. L&T, Afcons Infrastructure, and Dilip Buildcon are expected frontrunners. The project demands contractors with experience in greenfield highway construction and annual turnover exceeding ₹400 crore. With Maharashtra pushing for completion before monsoon 2027, selected contractors can expect fast-track approvals and milestone-based payments. This represents one of the largest highway tenders in Western India this quarter.
Oman Airport Expansion: $850M MEP Package Up for Grabs
Oman Airports has released the MEP tender for Muscat International Airport's Terminal 2 expansion, valued at $850 million (OMR 327 million). The scope includes HVAC systems for 90,000 sqm, firefighting infrastructure, and complete electrical works. Bidding closes April 25, 2026, with technical evaluation emphasizing Gulf region airport experience. Regional giants like Drake & Scull, Trans Gulf Electro-Mechanical, and Al-Futtaim Engineering are preparing bids. The winner must mobilize within 45 days, making resource planning critical. Local partnership requirements favor contractors with established Oman presence.
Quick Takes
- Goa's Construction Boom: 985 Active Job Postings: OLX reports 985 construction job vacancies in Goa, signaling major project pipeline ahead of tourist season.
- Rajasthan Solar Park: ₹450 Cr Civil Works Tender: RRECL seeks contractors for 250MW solar park civil infrastructure near Jaipur. Deadline: March 28.
- UAE Facilities Management: $120M Abu Dhabi Contract: ADNOC headquarters FM contract for 5 years opens next month. Integrated FM experience mandatory.
