In an important step for India’s infrastructure and aviation sectors, the Dholera International Airport Company Limited (DIACL) has formally released a tender for the construction of the terminal building at the forthcoming Dholera International Airport in Gujarat. This action marks the start of a new chapter in the highly anticipated project, which is an essential component of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and the wider Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR).
This project represents a significant milestone not only for Gujarat’s economic aspirations but for the Indian objective of developing world-class aviation hubs outside of Tier-1 cities. This represents a strategic evolution that allows RSC Group to activate its integrated engineering, EPC, and smart infrastructure offering in one of the country’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Dholera’s Rising Skyline – Project Overview
Dholera International Airport is under development approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Ahmedabad. This strategic location aims to reduce overloading at the fast-growing urban and industrial landscape of Dholera. The airport is set to accommodate 50 million passengers each year in its final phase and will be industrial in attracting investment, trade, and high-tech manufacturing to the region.
The execution of phase 1 of the project is currently underway and includes:
- A runway measuring 3,200 meters
- Taxiway and aprons arranged together
- ATC – Air traffic control tower
- Cargo terminal
- Terminal building for passengers.
- Infrastructure for connectivity, such as access roads and utility networks.
The first phase aims for completion by March 2026, with the ability to accommodate up to 1.5 million passengers each year.
Tender Details
The latest tender released by DIACL involves two significant components:
Building the passenger terminal
Installation of radar and navigational aids, which includes:
- ASR – Air Surveillance Radar
- Radar antenna tower
- MSSR – Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar
- Related civil engineering projects and electrical supply systems
The estimated cost of the radar-related work is set at Rs. 19 crore (excluding GST), whereas the construction of the terminal building represents a larger, multi-hundred crore package that was previously awarded to companies.
According to DIACDL, the radar package is required to be finalized within six months from the award date- highlighting the rapid progress of the project`s development. Bids must be submitted by September 24, 2025, after which technical evaluation and financial bid opening will take place in October.
Progress and Upcoming Development
Earlier this year, notable developments were achieved with the awarding of essential EPC contracts. The infrastructure on the airside, which includes the runway, taxiways, and perimeter roads:
Important achievements are made up for the following:
- Construction of the runway and taxiways: In progress
- Terminal building EPC works: Scheduled for action in the second quarter of 2025.
- Tender for radar and navigation system issued in July 2025.
- Cargo and logistic zones: Scheduled for activation in late 2025.
- Commercial operations are scheduled for March 2026.
A Broader Vision for India’s Smart Infrastructure Future
Dholera International Airport is not just an airport project; it is a nodal point in India’s aspirations of building smart cities, of Greenfield urbanization, and of internationally competitive industrial corridors.
The project is likely to create huge employment, besides giving a boost to the regional logistics and encouraging foreign investment across areas including defense manufacturing, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and aerospace.
The Indian government is supporting the development with a joint ownership organized as the Airports Authority of India (51%), the Government of Gujarat (33%), and NICDC (16%), providing policy support and long-term funding visibility.
Conclusion
The Dholera terminal tender is a shining example: this is a defining opportunity for RSC Group to play a role in India’s aviation future and to continue to live up to our legacy of nation-building by creating smart, sustainable infrastructure that is not only conducive to the growth of people but also good for the environment”.
Source By:- https://deshgujarat.com/
