Nepal Awards NPR 101 Million Contract Under Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project

Introduction

Nepal has announced a contract award under the Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (SRCTIP), a World Bank–supported initiative aimed at strengthening transport links and facilitating trade. The contract, valued at NPR 101.08 million, has been awarded to J and J Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd., with the award notice published on 26 January 2026.

Contract Details
The award falls under Project ID P170409, financed through IDA Credit No. 66730, and was procured using the Request for Bids (RFB) method.

• Contract value - NPR 101,082,665.76

• Contract duration - 1 month

• Scope - Technical evaluation services

• Procuring authority - Department of Roads (DoR), Government of Nepal

• Bid reference - SRCTIP-DOR-WPM-RDILM-NCB-43

The short contract duration suggests focused technical inputs to support road works and implementation decisions under the broader SRCTIP programme.

Bidders and Evaluation

The winning bidder, J and J Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd., based in Jhapa, submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid, securing the contract at NPR 101.08 million.

Other evaluated bidders included Kankai International Builders Pvt. Ltd., Rautaha Construction Pvt. Ltd., Diwa Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd., and Parbati Ambika Construction Pvt. Ltd., with evaluated prices ranging between approximately NPR 115 million and NPR 119 million.

Several firms were declared non-responsive, including Prithivi Engineers & Builders Pvt. Ltd., Ramita Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., and others, and were therefore excluded from final consideration.

Project Significance

SRCTIP is a cornerstone of Nepal’s efforts to improve strategic road connectivity, reduce transport costs, and enhance cross-border trade efficiency. Technical evaluation contracts such as this play a critical role in ensuring quality assurance, compliance with design standards, and timely delivery of road infrastructure projects financed through international development partners.

Conclusion

With the contract award notification issued on 8 January 2026, J and J Nirman Sewa Pvt. Ltd. is expected to commence work immediately to meet the one-month timeline. The award highlights ongoing government procurement activity in Nepal’s transport sector and reflects continued momentum in World Bank-funded road infrastructure projects across the country.

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