In a significant move to extend metro connectivity in the city, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited a tender for Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for the extension of metro corridor from Madavara to Tumakuru for a length of 52.41 Km (approx.).
Brief about Tender Submission:
Name of the Work: Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for extension of Bangalore Metro Rail Corridor from Madavara (BIEC) to Tumakuru for a length of 52.41 Km (approx.) on PublicPrivate Partnership (PPP) model.
| Tender Reference Number | BMRCL/Metro Corridor/Feasibility Study/2024/105 |
| EMD (in Rs.) | 50 Thousand |
| Contract Period | 6 Months |
| Document Download/Sale Start Date | 01st Mar, 2024 |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 01st Mar, 2024 |
| Bid Submission End Date | 01st Apr, 2024 |
| Pre Bid Meeting Date | 18th Mar, 2024 |
| Bid Opening Date | 02nd Apr, 2024 |
What is BMRC:
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is a Joint Venture Enterprise of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail project.
Operational Line
The Phase-1 of the project which is already under operation consists of 42.3 km with 40 stations. The East West Corridor is for a length of 18.2 km and North South Corridor is for a length of 24.1 Km. Both the corridors include an underground section of total length 8.80 Km and has seven stations including the interchange station at Majestic.
Operational and Under Construction Lines:
The Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project consists of Four Extensions to the existing lines and Two New Lines with a total length of 72.095 km with 61 stations (49 Elevated and 12 Underground) of which 27.36 Km is under operation and balance is under construction.
Under Construction Lines:
The Phase-2A of Bangalore Metro Rail Project i.e. ORR line with a total length of 19.75 km with 13 Elevated stations and Phase -2B i.e. Airport line with a total length of 38.44 km with 17 Elevated stations is under construction.
Qualification Criteria for the Tender:
- Bidders in his name should have in the last five years (2018-19 to 2022-23) achieved in at least any two financial years a minimum annual financial turnover from Engineering Consultancy Contracts ≥ INR 10 Crores.
- Similar nature consultancy contract means Consultancy services for the preparation of DPR/ Feasibility studies for major Infrastructure Projects such as Mono/Metro/Metro Lite/ Metro Neo/Railways.
Conclusion:
This ambitious extension is not just a leap towards improving connectivity but also a testament to BMRCL’s commitment to advancing sustainable urban transit solutions. With the Madavara-Tumakuru extension, the Bangalore Metro continues to pave the way for a future where cities are more connected, accessible, and environmentally friendly.
The complete documents can be downloaded from www.bmrc.co.in
Source: BMRCL – Tender | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
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