AAI Issues Award Letter for Rs 297-Crore Consultancy
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued an award letter for a project management consultancy (PMC) contract valued at Rs 297 crore, linked to the Rs 8,573-crore Great Nicobar project. The development was reported by Nicobar Times on 25 September 2026. No further breakdown of scope or timeline has been confirmed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| PMC Contract Value | Rs 297 crore |
| Underlying Project Value | Rs 8,573 crore |
| Project Name | Great Nicobar Project |
| Client / Awarding Authority | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Contract Type | Project Management Consultancy |
| Location | Great Nicobar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Stage | Award Letter Issued |
Scale of the Underlying Development
At Rs 8,573 crore, the Great Nicobar project represents a substantial capital commitment. The PMC contract, at Rs 297 crore, reflects the complexity of overseeing construction activity at this scale and in a remote island location. AAI's role as the awarding authority places the project within the aviation and infrastructure development domain, though the full scope of the broader development extends beyond airport infrastructure alone, based on the project value reported.
Other Construction Projects: Where Activity Is Concentrated
The Great Nicobar award sits within the broader Other Construction Projects sub-sector, which Projects India tracks across 10,399 live projects nationwide. Three projects were added to that count in the last 90 days. Maharashtra leads by state with 1,444 tracked projects, followed by Karnataka at 1,059, Madhya Pradesh at 643, Andhra Pradesh at 558, Bihar at 534, and Tamil Nadu at 518. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as a Union Territory, sits outside the major state concentrations but illustrates that capital project activity is not confined to the mainland.
Pipeline by Stage: Where Projects Stand
The stage breakdown of tracked projects in Other Construction Projects reveals where opportunities are likely to crystallise in the near to medium term. Of 10,399 tracked projects:
- Under Approvals: 6,738 projects — the largest pool, representing future award potential once regulatory clearances are secured.
- Construction Started: 1,492 projects — active sites where procurement of materials, equipment and labour services is ongoing.
- Planning: 1,449 projects — early enough for suppliers to establish relationships before tendering begins.
- Early / Announced: 381 projects — indicative pipeline requiring monitoring.
- Completed: 179 projects.
- Approvals Received: 56 projects — a near-term award cohort where construction contracts are imminent.
The 56 projects at Approvals Received stage, combined with the 1,492 already under construction, define the immediate opportunity set for contractors and suppliers active in this sub-sector. Suppliers can review all tracked projects for further detail.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The issuance of an award letter for a Rs 297-crore PMC contract signals that the Great Nicobar project is advancing toward structured construction oversight, which typically precedes the release of civil, mechanical and specialist works packages. For suppliers and contractors operating in remote or island environments — where logistics, materials handling and specialist site management carry a premium — this is an early indicator of forthcoming procurement activity tied to a project valued at Rs 8,573 crore.
More broadly, the stage distribution across Other Construction Projects points to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh as the states with the deepest project pipelines. With 6,738 projects still under approvals nationally, the forward order book in this sub-sector remains substantial. Contractors should monitor the approvals pipeline closely, as projects clearing regulatory hurdles move rapidly to tendering. Live tenders in Construction Projects can be tracked for emerging opportunities. A full view of the sector is available on the Construction Projects sector overview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of the AAI project management consultancy for the Great Nicobar project?
Airports Authority of India issued an award letter for a project management consultancy contract valued at Rs 297 crore, connected to the broader Rs 8,573-crore Great Nicobar project. This was reported by Nicobar Times on 25 September 2026.
How many Other Construction Projects does Projects India track?
Projects India tracks 10,399 live projects in the Other Construction Projects sub-sector across India, with Maharashtra leading at 1,444 projects, followed by Karnataka at 1,059 and Madhya Pradesh at 643.
What stage are most tracked construction projects in India at?
Of 10,399 tracked Other Construction Projects, 6,738 are Under Approvals, 1,492 have Construction Started, and 1,449 are in Planning. The 56 at Approvals Received represent the most immediate near-term award pipeline.
