Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has set the stage for a major leap forward in its Phase-2A and 2B Expansion plans by inviting bids from eligible and experienced consultants. The tender is specifically for the design, manufacturing, and supply of standard gauge UIC 60 Turnouts, a crucial element for the advancement of the Bangalore Metro Rail project.
- Tender Reference Number: BMRCL/Phase-2A & 2B/Turnouts /2023/101
- Name of Work: Design, manufacturing, supply of standard gauge UIC 60 Turnouts for Phase-2A and 2B of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
- EMD: INR 37.40 Lakhs
- Contract Period: 24 Months
- Document Download/Sale Start Date: 18th Dec, 2023
- Document Download/Sale End Date: 24th Jan, 2024
- Pre Bid Meeting Date: 09th Jan, 2024
- Bid Submission Start Date: 18th Dec, 2023
- Bid Submission End Date: 24th Jan, 2024
- Tender Opening Date: 25th Jan, 2024
Introduction:
- The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is a Joint venture enterprise of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail project.
- 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. The underground section, which is 8.80 km in length, has seven stations including the interchange station at Majestic.
- The upcoming Phase-2 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project encompasses Four Extensions to the existing lines and introduces Two New Lines totaling 72.095 km with 61 stations (49 Elevated and 12 Underground).
Recent Tenders:
- Tender Reference Number: 1 AFC – BBPS and ONDC
- Name of Work: Integration of BMRCL QR Code Mobile Ticketing and Recharge of Smart Cards with BBPS (Bharat Bill Pay System) and ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce).
- EMD: INR 09 Lakh
- Contract Period: 05 Years
- Document Download/Sale Start Date: 29th Nov, 2023
- Document Download/Sale End Date: 20th Dec, 2023
- Pre Bid Meeting Date: 28th Dec, 2023
- Bid Submission Start Date: 29th Nov, 2023
- Bid Submission End Date: 17th Jan, 2024
- Tender Opening Date: 17th Jan, 2024
- Tender Reference Number: BMRCL/Phase-II/ICB no. EP6-CC
- Name of Work: Engineering, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 66/33kv RSS with 66kV incoming cabling from Grid Sub-Station for Phase 2A and 2B.
- EMD: INR 2,35,10,000/-
- Contract Period: 104 Weeks
- Document Download/Sale Start Date: 09th Oct, 2023
- Document Download/Sale End Date: 15th Dec, 2023
- Pre Bid Meeting Date: 09th Nov, 2023
- Bid Submission Start Date: 09th Oct, 2023
- Bid Submission End Date: 15th Dec, 2023
- Tender Opening Date: 15th Dec, 2023
- Tender Reference Number: BMRCL/Phase-2/Reach-1B Extn./Via /2023/99
- Name of Work: Extension of metro line by length of 588 m (Approx.) beyond Whitefield Metro Station in Reach-1B and extension of 3rd line at Whitefield Depot by length of 28 m (Approx.) for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-2.
- Estimated Cost of Work: INR 42.30 Crores
- EMD: INR 42.30 Lakhs
- Contract Period: 18 Months
- Document Download/Sale Start Date: 04th Oct, 2023
- Document Download/Sale End Date: 15th Nov, 2023
- Pre Bid Meeting Date: 20th Oct, 2023
- Bid Submission Start Date: 04th Oct, 2023
- Bid Submission End Date: 16th Nov, 2023
- Tender Opening Date: 16th Nov, 2023
Eligibility:
- Pursuant to Clause 2.0 of EQC, interested Tenderers may submit the Tender either as a single entity or as a Joint Venture/Consortium’. The maximum number of Members in a Joint Venture shall be restricted to Two.
- A tenderer shall submit only one bid, either individually or as a partner of a JV. A tenderer who submits or participates in more than one bid either individually or as a partner of a JV will cause all of the proposals in which the tenderer has participated to be disqualified.
- Annual Turnover (from Supply Contracts) in any two financial years shall be at least a minimum of INR 28.05 Crores in the last five financial years (2018-19 to 2022-23).
This tender marks a significant step forward in the expansion of Bangalore’s metro network, reinforcing the city’s commitment to modern and efficient public transportation infrastructure.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited:
- Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the responsibility of implementation and operation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
- Bangalore Metro, christened as “Namma Metro”, not only adds to the beauty of Bangalore city skyline, but more importantly provides a safe, quick, reliable and comfortable public transport system. Besides this, Namma Metro is a major environment friendly addition to the Bangalore City as it significantly contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions.
- Metro services have been in operation on 56 KM on East-West corridor – 25.6 km long, starting from Baiyappanahalli in the East and terminating at Kengeri Terminal in the West and on 30.4 km North-South corridor commencing at Nagasandra in the North and terminating at Silk Institute in the South. This is the First Metro rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC Third Rail Traction on Standard Gauge.
This strategic move by BMRCL signifies a significant step forward in realising the expansion goals of Bangalore’s metro network, ensuring the city’s commitment to sustainable and efficient public transportation infrastructure.
The complete documents can be downloaded from www.bmrc.co.in
Source: BMRCL- Tender | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
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