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Odisha Urban Development Tenders: Role of HUD Department, BDA, CDA, RSCL & Municipal Corporations

Posted On : 08 April 2026

The Department of Housing & Urban Development, Odisha, along with other very significant institutions such as Cuttack Development Authority, Bhubaneswar Development Authority, Rourkela Smart City Limited, and Municipal Corporations, plays an important role in bringing about an improvement in the infrastructure in the state of Odisha. The HUD department of Odisha takes charge of giving direction, funds, and monitoring while the development authorities look after urban activities. The responsibility of developing a smart city through technological interventions is left to the RSCL, while the municipal corporation is responsible for providing basic civic services such as waste disposal, water supply, and maintaining roads. . The vendors can check the latest Odisha tenders published by the state departments on a daily basis

Housing and Urban Development Department

The Housing and Urban Development Department Odisha is responsible for facilitating urban planning, and service delivery across the state's Urban Local Bodies. Its key roles include implementing affordable housing for various income groups, managing water supply. The department works to ensure equitable growth and sustainable development of cities and towns of the state.

The vision of HUD Odisha is to ensure planned and inclusive development of cities and towns into liveable, economically high, and sustainable spaces. The approach also promotes livelihood opportunities and efficient service delivery systems. It emphasizes community participation and accountability of Urban Local Bodies and agencies towards citizens through a convergent development approach.

HUD Odisha department is involved in multiple sectors. There are some major scheams and programs like GARIMA, Urban water supply, Decentralized Solid Waste Management, Ama Pokhari, and AWAAS Yojna. There are 448 active HUD Odisha tenders on TendersPlus. The vendors can get all information about these tenders online.

Housing and Urban Development Department Tenders - Helpdesk

The vendor can contact the helpdesk regarding the queries related to HUD Odisha Tenders.

  • Address - Kharvel Bhavan, West Wing, Bhubaneswar, Pin 751001
  • Phone - 0674-2536903
  • Email - hudsec.or@od.gov.in

Bhubaneswar Development Authority - BDA Tenders

BDA is working towards ensuring sustainable urban growth and planned development with effective monitoring, regulations through a people-centric and innovative approach. Bhubaneswar Development Authority BDA has also prepared a comprehensive development plan and zonal development plans to ensure better and effective micro-level planning. This is done along with the schemes like Area Development Plan and Town Planning Schemes.

BDA Odisha has added several new elements such as Open Air Gyms, Smart Parks and Acupressure Walkways in parks which have helped the health-conscious citizens with new experiences. The development authority is spearheading a drive to put up best in class infrastructure in the city. Some of the landmark projects being planned include Bhubaneswar Town Centre, a multi-modal hub around the city railway station. Department creating Master Plan Roads like Ring Road and Alternate Road Network project along the Jaydev Vihar-Nandankanan stretch.

Several upcoming tenders are expected in BDA such as Ekamra Heritage Walks, Heritage Signage Project, Inter-state Bus Terminal-Baramunda, Complete Streets Project and many others. Several ongoing projects as well like Slum Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Projects and others. BDA also plans to ensure nearly 10,000 houses for the slum population across the city as part of affordable housing projects.

There are 4 active Bhubaneswar Development Authority tenders. Detailed information regarding BDA tenders is available on TendersPlus.

Bhubaneswar Development Authority - Helpdesk

  • Address - Akash Shova Building, Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar, Pin 751001.
  • Email - bda@bdabbsr.in
  • Phon - 0674 2392801

Cuttack Development Authority - CDA Tenders

The Cuttack Development Authority Cuttack Odisha is a statutory body under the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha. It was constituted for planning and controlling the development of Cuttack, the historical Silver City. The CDA focuses on urban renewal, turning congestion into sustainable environments, and retaining cultural heritage like filigree craft.

The CDA develops master plans, enforces building codes such as the 2026 Old City Regulations, approves layouts, and acquires land for developmental activities. It manages zoning, drainage, road networks, and environment conservation, ensuring effective services.

Existing projects involve Town Planning Scheme-1, Kapada Mandi, Kathajodi Riverfront Beautification and CDA approved plots . Riverfront development of Mahanadi and Kathajodi improves tourism.

UIDSSMT and AMRUT finance water supply, NRW reduction, and slum rehabilitation schemes, TP Schemes transform rural-urban peripheries. Special regulations facilitate redevelopment in old areas with filigree crafts and judicial complex constructions.

There are currently 5 active Cuttack Development Authority tenders. The vendors can access complete and updated information regarding CDA tenders on TendersPlus.

Cuttack Development Authority Tenders - Helpdesk

  • Address - Arunodaya Bhawan, Link Road, Badambari Road, Cuttack, Pin 753012.
  • Phone - 91 9937394013
  • Email - cda.cuttack@nic.in

Rourkela Smart City Limited - RSCL Tenders

Rourkela Smart City is a Special Purpose Vehicle that has been formed under the Government of India's Smart Cities Mission with the objective of developing Rourkela through smart urban planning. RSCL is vital in transforming Rourkela into a modernized urban center by investing in infrastructure, smart governance, and smart urban transport. RSCL initiatives include stormwater drainage, park beautification, and construction works, with funding primarily from the Smart City Mission grant.

Rourkela Smart City Limited tenders for different kinds of smart city developments, such as building an integrated command and control center, building smart roads, intelligent traffic management system, public surveillance systems, smart lighting, e-governance systems, and providing Wi-Fi enabled public places are released by the department. RSCL also issues tenders for development of infrastructures like drainage facilities, public amenities, and transit-oriented developments. Such tenders present immense possibilities for companies in fields of contracting, IT solutions, and infrastructure development in Odisha.

According to the Rourkela Smart City Proposal, there were 31 projects, valued at ₹2,571 crore, that were included from the start, with ₹1,702 crore allotted for ABD and ₹869 crore for one Pan-City project. Tenders for Rourkela Smart City provide many possibilities in construction and city planning. RSCL tenders can be found on TendersPlus.

Rourkela Smart City Tenders - Helpdesk

  • Address - RMC City Library Building, Udit Nagar, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Pin 769012.
  • Phone - rourkelascl@gmail.com
  • Email - 0661 2500388

Odisha Municipal Corporation Tender

The Municipal Corporations of Odisha act as Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), which are critical institutions tasked with providing basic civic services and managing urban infrastructure within cities such as Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Rourkela. They are important entities that facilitate planned growth within the city as well as improved living standards among residents through effective management and provision of vital services including sanitation and solid waste management, road management, drainage, street lights, and water supply services. Besides, these corporations help implement public health measures, city planning, and schemes introduced by the government for inclusive development.

As part of their operations, municipal corporations regularly conduct tenders to facilitate civic service delivery as well as develop urban infrastructure in various ways such as waste management, construction of roads, sewerage system management, street lights, and beautification of urban areas. Moreover, they are increasingly adopting new technology for managing urban infrastructure including GIS, e-governance, and other forms of online infrastructure.

For instance, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has prepared the DPR of Solid Waste Management, with total project cost being Rs. 23.68 crore. There are 253 active Odisha municipality tenders on TendersPlus.

The Odisha urban development scenario, which is spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Development Department, together with BDA, CDA, RSCL, and Municipal Corporations, presents a number of tendering chances. With TendersPlus, businesses can conveniently browse and bid on tenders in urban development projects in Odisha.