By 2025, the government of Gujarat issued many government tenders that showed how they were changing their focus towards infrastructure-related projects; this created the groundwork for the state to enter a phase of using many construction services in 2026 onwards. The Gujarat state government has emphasized creating long-term renewable energy, grid infrastructure, urban transportation/digital systems and industrial growth through the long-term asset creation method while at the same time, eliminating public expenditure in smaller project cycles.
The biggest factor that allowed this change was the development of a strong e-procurement system that Gujarat employed, through nProcure, GeM and departmental portals, where their electronic procurement system not only increased transparency of the procurement process, but also allowed for the enforcement of strict technical or financial qualifications Multi-stage bid evaluations, higher experience thresholds, land-readiness conditions, and balance-sheet scrutiny became standard in large tenders. As a result, bidder participation narrowed in several high-value projects, but the quality and credibility of awarded contracts improved. From a tender-market perspective, 2025 functioned as a risk-filtering year, reducing execution uncertainty ahead of large-scale mobilisation. The energy sector emerged as the most prominent component of Gujarat’s tender pipeline. The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)’s Phase X auction was the most significant result to date. In this auction, GUVNL allocated 306.4 MW of onshore wind generating capacity at tariffs of ₹3.43 and ₹3.44 per kWh. The auction made clear that Gujarat prefers to contract with bidders who have demonstrated the financial capacity, the ability to connect to the grid (either through existing transmission lines or by building their own), and the experience necessary to deliver electricity when needed. Some bidders who had expressed interest but failed to obtain an execution-ready bid status were excluded during the technical assessment stage. The concluded auction resulted in new tariffs for wind power in Gujarat and demonstrated that, on a commercial basis, they are still viable while being operationally viable as well. The state of Gujarat has also identified energy storage as a priority alongside wind and solar. In 2025, Gujarat launched an ambitious standalone battery-based energy storage solicitation for a total of 2,000 MW of capacity (4,000 MWh) using viability gap funding as a means of obtaining the necessary financial backing. The subsequent storage solicitation for 335 MW of capacity (670 MWh) with a bidding timeframe extending well into early 2026 will provide additional evidence of continued procurement efforts. Overall, these recent events indicate that energy storage is now being recognised as an integral part of the modern grid, rather than a pilot technology, and will be necessary to effectively manage both the intermittency of renewable generation and the growth of electric demand at peak times when renewables are generating the least amount of energy. Solar procurement remained steady, with around 625 MW of solar photovoltaic tenders issued during the year, often including greenshoe options to allow capacity expansion based on tariff discovery.Bid evaluation for these projects is expected to conclude in early 2026, followed by mobilisation within the same year. Together, Gujarat’s wind, solar, and storage tenders align with its Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025, which targets more than 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and promotes hybrid and firm renewable deployment models. Urban transport formed the second major pillar of Gujarat’s procurement activity. The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation adopted a phased and segmented tendering strategy across the Ahmedabad Phase-II and Surat Phase-I projects. In 2025, the focus remained on preparatory and enabling works, including consultancy, housing, landscaping, maintenance, and auxiliary services. While these contracts were smaller than core civil packages, they played a crucial role in reducing execution risk and preparing the ground for large-scale construction and systems integration in subsequent phases . Toward the end of 2025 and into early 2026, additional tenders were issued for depot equipment maintenance, crane maintenance, cybersecurity systems, and commercial services. These tenders signal a transition from planning to operational readiness, suggesting that 2026 will see acceleration in heavy civil works, station construction, viaducts, systems integration, and long-term operations and maintenance across both metro corridors.
Beyond energy and urban transport, Gujarat’s infrastructure pipeline continued to strengthen across industrial, logistics, and digital segments. Dholera International Airport progressed into systems installation and utilities execution, while the Ahmedabad–Dholera Expressway moved toward completion, with commissioning targeted for early 2026. Industrial corridors, logistics parks, and bulk drug parks advanced through consultancy and utility-shifting works, positioning them for construction-intensive activity in the coming year.
Digital infrastructure also gained prominence, with tenders issued for state data center upgradation, high-capacity telecom bandwidth, cybersecurity protection, and ICT support services. Many of these bids are closing in early 2026, indicating near-term deployment. Planning exercises for satellite towns around Sanand, Savli, Kalol, Bardoli, and Hirasar further point to future demand for urban infrastructure and utilities.
Looking ahead, 2026 is expected to be Gujarat’s execution conversion year. Tenders issued and structured in 2025 are now translating into active bids, awards, and on-ground mobilisation.For developers, EPC contractors, suppliers, and long-term investors, Gujarat remains one of India’s most predictable and execution-oriented tender markets, characterized by disciplined procurement, reduced counterparty risk, and a clear long-term development vision.
