Bangalore Metro Update: Tender invited for design and manufacture of Standard Gauge Metro Cars for Bangalore Metro Rail project Phase 2, 2A and 2B

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., (BMRCL) invites open Bid from eligible, reputed and experienced Consultants (JV/Consortium Not Permitted) for Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 318 nos. of Standard Gauge Metro Cars and training of personnel including comprehensive maintenance upto fifteen (15) years under Bangalore Metro Rail project phase-2, 2A and 2B.

  • Tender Reference Number: BMRCL/Phase-2/International Competitive Bid (ICB) No. 5 RS-DM
  • Name of Work: Design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 318 nos. of Standard Gauge Metro Cars and training of personnel including comprehensive maintenance upto fifteen (15) years under Bangalore Metro Rail project phase-2, 2A and 2B.
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 30th September, 2022
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 15th October, 2022
  • Pre-bid Meeting: 28th October, 2022
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 30th September, 2022
  • Bid Submission End Date: 12th December, 2022
  • Tender Opening Date: 12th December, 2022

Source of Fund:

  • The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has received a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) towards the cost of Bangalore Metro Rail Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under the Contract for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of 318 nos. of Standard Gauge Metro Cars and training of personnel including comprehensive maintenance upto fifteen (15) years under Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2, 2A and 2B”.
  • The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the design, construction and completion of:
    • 16 nos. 6-car Train sets (96 cars) for Reach-6 corridor between Kalena Agrahara (formerly known as Gottigere) and Nagawara,
    • 16 nos. 6-car Train sets (96 cars) for ORR Metro Line under Phase-2A between CSB junction—K. R Puram and,
    • 21 nos. 6-car Train sets (126 cars) Airport Metro Line as extension of ORR line from K. R Puram to Kempegowda International Airport Terminal under Phase-2B,
    • 15 years comprehensive maintenance of Rolling Stock, Depot M&P and Driving Simulator,
  • The Facilities as defined in the Bidding Document. International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with “Single-Stage Two-Envelope without pre-qualification”Bidding Procedure.

Scope of Work:

  • Design, development. manufacture. supply, testing, delivery. commissioning and integrated testing of light weight fully furnished modern passenger cars (318 nos.) with microprocessor control 3-phase induction motor drive and suitable for Unattended train operation conforming to Grade of Automation-GoA4 as specified in IEC62290 all parts (latest version).
  • Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Depot Machinery & Plant and Driving Simulator.
  • 15 years comprehensive maintenance of Rolling Stock, Depot M&P and Driving Simulator.
  • Supply of spares, special tools, jigs & fixtures, special test and diagnostic equipment, special training equipment and any other items required for the comprehensive maintenance of cars in sufficient quantities.
  • Execution including supervision of all maintenance activities of all the train sets of this bid as well as Depot M&P, Mechanical & Electrical Measuring and testing equipment, Mechanical, pneumatic and electric tools. special tools, jigs & fixtures, maintenance of gauges, testing & diagnostic equipment and overhauling kit.
  • To provide all the documentation and support material associated with the operation and maintenance of the cars as specified in the bid document for all the corridors.
  • Ongoing technical support and Defects Liability coverage until the start of Defect Liability Maintenance Period (DLMP) and rectifying the defects and deficiencies as communicated by the Project Manager.
  • Interfacing with other Designated Contractors who have either physical, functional or design interfaces with this contract.
  • Training of engineers, operations and maintenance staff including providing the training materials, training kits and demonstration equipment.
  • Initial supply and installation of all consumables and materials required for testing, commissioning and operation.
  • To provide final drawings, design calculations and other documents including operations and maintenance manuals for review and acceptance by the Project Manager.
  • To provide supporting information including samples for design development items such as mock-ups, studies and reports.
  • Preparation of documents for obtaining approvals by Employer from the appropriate statutory authorities.
  • Any other activity considered necessary by the Contractor for Maintenance and Overhauling of Rolling Stock, depot M&Ps and Driving Simulator including special tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, testing and diagnostic equipment for complete DLMP.

About BMRCL:

  • 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.

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


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