Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV Wins Rs 897.3 mn Punjab Bridge Order
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Brahmaputra Infrastructure JV Wins Rs 897.3 mn Punjab Bridge Order

Brahmaputra Infrastructure has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for a Rs. 897.3 mn engineering and construction contract to build a high-level major bridge over the River Ravi at Makoura Pattan in Punjab. The order has been awarded to a joint venture between Brahmaputra Infrastructure and Gaaneshkartikey, in which Brahmaputra Infrastructure is the lead member.

The LOA was issued by the Executive Engineer, Construction Division, Public Works Department (B&R) Branch, Pathankot, Government of Punjab. It covers the construction of a 44-span bridge, with each span measuring 36.50 m, and a total bridge length of 1,606 m. The project also includes approaches extending 4,144 m across Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts.

The work is being undertaken under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund scheme and forms part of the company’s ordinary engineering and construction activities. The contract is domestic and was awarded by a state government department. The LOA, numbered 1791, was dated 23 October 2026 and was received by the company on 3 November 2026.

Under the contract terms, the joint venture is required to acknowledge the LOA, return the duplicate document and sign the contract agreement in accordance with the request for proposal. It must also furnish performance security equivalent to 3 per cent of the contract value, amounting to Rs. 26.92 mn, within 30 days of receiving the LOA. The period may be extended to 60 days subject to payment of applicable damages.

The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months from the commencement or appointed date, as specified in the request for proposal and contract agreement. Brahmaputra Infrastructure disclosed the award in a regulatory filing dated 4 November 2026 and said neither the promoters nor promoter group had any interest in the awarding entity. The company also stated that the contract would not constitute a related-party transaction.

Brahmaputra Infrastructure has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for a Rs. 897.3 mn engineering and construction contract to build a high-level major bridge over the River Ravi at Makoura Pattan in Punjab. The order has been awarded to a joint venture between Brahmaputra Infrastructure and Gaaneshkartikey, in which Brahmaputra Infrastructure is the lead member. The LOA was issued by the Executive Engineer, Construction Division, Public Works Department (B&R) Branch, Pathankot, Government of Punjab. It covers the construction of a 44-span bridge, with each span measuring 36.50 m, and a total bridge length of 1,606 m. The project also includes approaches extending 4,144 m across Gurdaspur and Pathankot districts. The work is being undertaken under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund scheme and forms part of the company’s ordinary engineering and construction activities. The contract is domestic and was awarded by a state government department. The LOA, numbered 1791, was dated 23 October 2026 and was received by the company on 3 November 2026. Under the contract terms, the joint venture is required to acknowledge the LOA, return the duplicate document and sign the contract agreement in accordance with the request for proposal. It must also furnish performance security equivalent to 3 per cent of the contract value, amounting to Rs. 26.92 mn, within 30 days of receiving the LOA. The period may be extended to 60 days subject to payment of applicable damages. The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months from the commencement or appointed date, as specified in the request for proposal and contract agreement. Brahmaputra Infrastructure disclosed the award in a regulatory filing dated 4 November 2026 and said neither the promoters nor promoter group had any interest in the awarding entity. The company also stated that the contract would not constitute a related-party transaction.

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