Introduction

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has floated a fresh tender for the much-awaited Jorhat-Majuli Bridge, a 6.81 km-long, two-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam. This project, estimated at ₹600.51 crore, aims to provide all-weather connectivity to Majuli, the world’s largest river island, which currently relies on ferries for transportation.

The foundation stone for the bridge was originally laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 February 2021. However, construction was halted in late 2024 after the initial contractor withdrew, prompting the government to reissue the tender. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been actively advocating for the project, thanking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for ensuring its progress.

Once completed, the bridge is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve economic and social linkages, and enhance regional development and tourism. The tender process is now open, with bids closing on 7 July 2025 and opening on 8 July 2025. Interested parties can refer to the tender reference number NH-12013/05/2020/AS/Zone-V for further details.

Who Can Apply

This tender is open to eligible civil engineering firms, bridge construction contractors, infrastructure companies, and joint ventures with experience in similar large-scale public infrastructure works. The applying entities must meet the technical and financial qualifications as specified in the tender documents. Key eligibility criteria include:

• Applicants should have proven experience in executing large bridge or road infrastructure projects.
  
• They should have satisfactory completion certificates for similar works.
  
• Applicants must have adequate financial turnover and solvency.
  
• Applicants must have valid registration with the appropriate government or public sector entities.
  

How to Apply

Interested bidders can download the tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Financial Proposal, and Request for Proposal (RFP), starting May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The deadline for document access and bid submission is July 7, 2025, at 08:30 AM, while the bid opening is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 08:30 AM. The tender requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,01,00,000, payable in a fixed offline mode, along with a tender fee of ₹60,000.

For clarifications, bidders can submit queries before June 20, 2025, ahead of the pre-bid meeting set for 4:00 PM on the same day, to be held at Room No. 220, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi. The bid submission process, beginning June 27, 2025, is entirely offline, with applicants required to submit complete documents and fees as per the Request for Proposal (RFP) instructions.

The tender is identified under Tender ID: 2025_MoRTH_861218_1 and Reference Number: NH-12013/05/2020/AS/Zone-V. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Chief Engineer (NER Zone), located at Room No. 220, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi. With this bridge expected to significantly enhance regional connectivity, interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review tender details and adhere to all specified deadlines for successful participation.

Conclusion

This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified infrastructure developers to be part of a high-profile national project. The bridge over the Brahmaputra will not only improve road connectivity between Majuli and Jorhat but also play a pivotal role in regional growth. Interested and eligible firms should carefully review the tender documents, prepare their submissions as per MoRTH guidelines, and ensure timely participation. For full details and to download the tender documents, please visit the official MoRTH tender portal or contact the Tender Inviting Authority.