This week’s public procurement calendar is packed, with four major packages opening for bids across bridges, drinking water, aviation and hydropower access infrastructure. Contractors should note the staggered deadlines, which run from late January into early February.
- Karnali Bridge Package 2 – RCC Works (Surkhet): estimated at Rs. 4.2 Arba; bids due January 28.
- Melamchi Drinking Water Phase II – Tunneling (Sindhupalchok): the largest package this week at Rs. 8.1 Arba; deadline February 2.
- Nijgadh Airport Perimeter Road (Bara): valued at Rs. 1.7 Arba; bids close February 10.
- Tamor Hydropower Access Road Upgrade (Taplejung): estimated at Rs. 92 Crore; submissions due January 31.
Bid documents for all four packages are available through the e-bidding portal. Firms are advised to verify pre-qualification requirements and bid security amounts before the deadlines, as late submissions are automatically rejected by the system.