NHIDCL Schedule of Rates
About National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corp
NHIDCL was formed in 2014 to focus on highway development in NE states (Arunachal, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland), J&K and other border areas where NHAI's standard EPC framework needed regional adaptation. Hilly terrain, security overhead and logistics challenges drive rate-analysis differences from NHAI's mainstream projects. NHIDCL's tender schedules are the practical rate reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is NHIDCL different from NHAI?
Operationally similar but geographically focused — NHIDCL handles NE states, J&K, Andaman & Nicobar, hill states and strategic border roads. Both use MoRTH SDB rate analysis. NHIDCL's hilly-terrain projects often reference SDB Vol II (Hilly) more than Vol I.
Are NHIDCL rates higher than NHAI rates?
Yes, typically 15-25% higher for equivalent items due to hilly-terrain factors, longer haulage, weather windows, security overhead, and limited contractor base in NE/J&K regions.
Where are NHIDCL tender schedules?
Each tender carries its own Schedule of Rates as an annexure. The Tender Schedules (2024) PDF linked here is a representative bundle showing the rate-schedule format used in NHIDCL EPC tenders.
Does NHIDCL use BRO support?
BRO and NHIDCL coordinate on border-road sections under General Staff oversight. Some NHIDCL projects in Arunachal/J&K are jointly executed with BRO using BRO's defence-grade specifications.
Is the Bhutan / Bangladesh / Myanmar border road work under NHIDCL?
Strategic border roads with Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar are typically under BRO. NHIDCL handles general national-highway connectivity in those states. The boundary depends on the project's strategic classification.