The implementing agency of the MDWP project made the bidding document public late last week. The deadline for submission of bids is 21 January 2012.
The bidding documents for the 27.5km tunnel was sent to the ADB for agreement as Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) terminated the original INR 4bn (USD 75M) contract with contractor China Railway 15 Bureau Group in September 2012.
China Railway 15 Bureau Group citied problems with payment and lack of support from the board. However, MWSDB rejected these claims.
The ADB has agreed to pay 20 per cent in advance for the construction.