India highway project attracts interest from bidders

The tender process for the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway project in India has received strong interest from bidders so far. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is at present reviewing 33 bids for the project. Indian firms account for the majority of the bids but international companies also number amongst the bidders, with several joint ventures having entered the tender process. The Mumbai-Nagpur Super Communication Expressway project will be handled under the engineering
October 12, 2017 Read time: 1 min

The tender process for the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway project in India has received strong interest from bidders so far. The 7816 Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is at present reviewing 33 bids for the project. Indian firms account for the majority of the bids but international companies also number amongst the bidders, with several joint ventures having entered the tender process. The Mumbai-Nagpur Super Communication Expressway project will be handled under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model and has a projected value of up to US$7.09 billion.

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