The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance metro infrastructure in the city. The corporation has announced a tender for the Preparation of Feasibility Study Report for the construction of Double Decker (Flyover cum Metro) at various locations for Phase-3 and 3A corridors.
Brief about Tender Submission:
Name of the Work: Preparation of feasibility study report for construction as Double Decker (Flyover cum Metro) for (i) Corridor-1 from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Hebbal of 29.20 Km length (CH:0.400 Km to CH:29.600 Km) (approx.) of Phase-3, (ii) Corridor-2 from Hosahalli to Kadabagere of 11.45 Km length (CH:0.600 Km to CH:12.050 Km) (approx.) of Phase-3 and (iii) From Sarjapur to Ibbalur (ORR Junction) of 14 Km length (CH:0.500 Km to 14.500 Km) (approx.) and from Agara to Koramangala 3rd Block of 2.45 Km length (CH:16.900 Km to CH: 19.350 Km) (approx.) in Phase-3A Corridor of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
Tender Reference Number | BMRCL/Phase-3 & 3A/Double Decker Feasibility Study/2024/108 |
EMD (in Rs.) | 50,000/- |
Contract Period | 5 Months |
Document Download/Sale Start Date | 14th Mar, 2024 |
Bid Submission Start Date | 14th Mar, 2024 |
Bid Submission End Date | 29th Apr, 2024 |
Pre Bid Meeting Date | 01st Apr, 2024 |
Bid Opening Date | 30th Apr, 2024 |
Brief on Previous Work:
Topographical surveys for the metro rail corridors of Phase 3 and Phase 3A of BMRCL have already been completed during the DPR stage for metro rail corridors. The work on Feasibility study report (FSR) of the Double decker for the same corridors is now proposed. A clarification is needed as to whether the Topographical survey needs to cover the entire length of 57.1 km or only specific loops. If this survey for specific loops is required, the length and locations where Topographical surveys are necessary may please be specified.
This information will help the consultant in preparing the financial estimation. The additional topographic survey is required for proposed loops, ramps etc. wherever required beyond the DPR scope of viaduct. The consultant has to analyse and identify the location of loops and ramps based on the traffic survey. The consultant has to check the existing control points and establish new control points accurately before conducting the topo survey for loops, ramps etc.
Introduction:
- 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. 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.
Qualification Criteria:
- 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 45.68 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 28.55 km route length.
Conclusion:
This tender marks a significant step forward in Bangalore’s metro infrastructure development, promising enhanced connectivity and transportation efficiency for residents and commuters.
Source: BMRC – Tender | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
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