Key Takeaways:

• Novokuznetsk has launched a fourth auction to find a contractor for the ZapSibovsky bridge repair worth RUB 409.8m.
• The previous contractor’s agreement was terminated after delivering only 35% of the work; multiple prior auctions attracted no bidders.
• The contract requires repair of 486.4 linear metres, new sidewalks and road surface, with completion by 10 October 2027.
• Bids are open until 12 January 2026 and the auction result will be announced on 13 January.

Novokuznetsk bridge repair put up for fourth auction at RUB 410m

Novokuznetsk authorities in Kemerovo region have opened a fourth tender to appoint a contractor for the major overhaul of the ZapSibovsky bridge over the Tom River, setting the contract value at RUB 409.8 million. The announcement, published on the state procurement portal on 30 December, follows the termination of a previous contract after persistent delays.

Novokuznetsk bridge repair

The successful bidder will be required to repair 486.4 linear metres of the structure, refurbish stair access points, construct sidewalks and renew the carriageway. Works are scheduled for completion by 10 October 2027, giving the contractor a multi-year window to deliver the project.

The procurement notice sets a deadline of 12 January 2026 for submission of bids, with the auction results due to be published on 13 January. This is the fourth procurement cycle launched for the project. A previous auction, announced on 2 December, failed to attract any applications.

The original contract was awarded in 2023 to Novosibirsk-based LLC SpetsTransStroy. However, authorities terminated that agreement in February 2025 after the contractor completed only 35 percent of the works that were due to be finished by 30 September 2025. Following the termination, the city issued three further auctions but did not find any firms willing to undertake the overhaul.

Local officials will be watching the outcome of this latest tender closely. The repeated failure to secure a contractor highlights ongoing challenges in the regional construction market, where firms may be weighing capacity constraints, material costs, labour availability and project risk before submitting bids.

For residents of Novokuznetsk and road users across the region, the bridge is a critical artery. Delays to the overhaul have implications for local traffic flows, maintenance budgets and public confidence in project delivery. By reissuing the tender, city authorities seek to restore momentum and ensure the structure meets safety and service standards in the medium term.

The procurement documents require a comprehensive scope of work, including structural repairs and public-access improvements. Contractors will be evaluated on their technical proposals, timelines and compliance with regulatory requirements set out in the state procurement rules.

While the municipality has not published new incentive measures for bidders, the clear timeline to 2027 provides a defined window for planning and execution. Observers say that improvement in contractor turnout may depend on clarity in payment schedules, guarantees and revision of risk allocations in the contract.

Authorities have reiterated the importance of completing the overhaul to maintain traffic capacity and ensure public safety. The new auction offers companies a renewed opportunity to take on a high-profile infrastructure project in the Kemerovo region.