Bangalore Metro plans to extend metro connectivity in four corridors: Tender invited for Feasibility Study Report

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 through two packages for the Four Corridors.

Brief about Tender Submission:

Name of the Work: Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for extension of Bangalore Metro Rail Corridors for a length of 50.00 km (approx.) in three corridors in Package-1 and 68.00 Km (approx.) in one corridor in Package-2.

Information about Both Packages:

Package-1: Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for extension of Bangalore Metro Rail Corridors for a length of 50.00 km (approx.) in three corridors viz. Challaghatta to Bidadi, Silk Institute to Harohalli & Bommasandra to Attibele.

Package-2: Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for extension of Bangalore Metro Rail Corridors for a length of 68.00 km (approx.) in one corridor viz. Kalena Agrahara (Gottigere) – Jigani – Anekal – Attibele – Sarjapura – Varthur – Kadugodi Tree Park.

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. Both the corridors include an underground section of total length 8.80 Km and has seven stations including the interchange station at Majestic.
• 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.
• 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.

Eligibility:

The Consultancy experience criteria requirements are given below:

The consultant must have successfully completed/substantially completed at least One Consultancy contract of Similar nature within the last 7 years ending date of bid submission either as a single entity or as a JV member, where the length of alignment in Consultancy contract of Similar nature shall not be less than 40 km route length, or

The consultant must have successfully completed/substantially completed at least Two Consultancy contracts of *Similar nature within the last 7 years ending date of bid submission either as a single entity or as a JV member, where the length of alignment in each Consultancy contract of Similar nature shall not be less than 25 km route length.

• 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.
• 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.

Conclusion:

This tender signifies BMRCL’s dedication to extend metro services for the people in the city, ensuring seamless passenger interactions and enhancing transportation with modern technologies. It aligns with the corporation’s mission to enhance not just commuting convenience but also environmental sustainability.

The complete documents can be downloaded from www.bmrc.co.in

Source: BMRCL- Tender | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL