Bangalore Metro update: Tenders invited for Electrical and Mechanical works for Depots at Anjanapura and Kothanur

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a Joint Venture of Government of Karnataka (GoK) and Government of India (Gol), has invited sealed Tenders (Single Stage – Two Cover System) through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) for “Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Works Comprising of L.T.Panels, L.T.Cables, Lighting, Hydraulics, Fire Safety Systems, UPS, DG Sets, HVAC for Depots at Anjanapura of Reach-4 Extension and Kothanur of Reach-6 under Package-2 of BMRCL project Phase-II.

  • Tender No.: BMRCL/E&M/ DEPOTS/P-2
  • Name of work: Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Works Comprising of L.T.Panels, L.T.Cables, Lighting, Hydraulics, Fire Safety Systems, UPS, DG Sets, HVAC for Depots at Anjanapura of Reach-4 Extension and Kothanur of Reach-6 under Package-2 of BMRCL project Phase-II.
  • Estimated cost of work: INR 47.93 Crore
  • Completion period of works: 78 weeks
  • Sale Start Date: 23/08/2021
  • Sale End Date: 28/09/2021
  • Date of Pre-bid Meeting: 18/09/2021
  • Date of Opening: 07/10/2021
  • Date of Submission: 07/10/2021

About the project:

  • This section contains the general description of the system concepts and major components for Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Works, interface requirements with other contractors, manufacturing, general installation, design/performance and testing requirements. Detailed Specifications for the Items and Equipment to be used in E&M Works along with specific installation, design/performance and testing requirements are given in various sections of the Technical Specification. 
  • The emphasis is to explain the requirements of work, interfaces with other contractors for achieving an efficient & safe working system commensurate to the best international standards and practices. The contractor shall follow acceptable standards akin to the best available in world Metros where this is not specifically mentioned. 
  • In this document the term shall mean °calculations, preparation of drawings for installations & maintenance, manufacture and factory testing or procurement, delivery, off-loading, installation, testing, other contractors arising out of concurrent works and warranties’. 
  • The design and supply of elements shall comply with International Specifications and Standards. Approved local standards shall also be complied wherever necessary. 
  • Unless approved otherwise, all equipment and items shall be uniform throughout the Contract in order to minimise inventory of spares and the number of manufacturer interfaces. The tenderer shall constitute a competent qualified electrical team to execute the electrical Work in strict compliance to statutory rules and specifications, drawings and relevant standards. 
  • Work under this contract shall be executed as given in this tender document and as required at site whether specifically shown or not. The Contractor shall carry out and complete the work under this contract in every respect in conformity with the contract documents, as per directions of and to the satisfaction of the BMRCL Engineer.
  • The tenderer shall constitute a competent qualified electrical team to execute the electrical Work in strict compliance to statutory rules and specifications, drawings and relevant standards. 
  • An undertaking from such sub-contractors for having received above information and related documents, having understood the Scope of Work and willing to execute the work shall be submitted at the time of submission of tender, however the employer reserves the right to reject /change the sub-contractor at any stage. Sub-contractor shall be deemed to be aware of the Site Conditions, contractual conditions, nature of work, and all the risks associated with the work. Sub-contractor shall at all times keep upon work site competent and experienced person with communication and transport facility. Any instruction given to the representative shall be deemed as given to Contractor and Sub contractor. 
  • No subletting by the sub-contractor shall be permitted except for specific items such as the distribution panels / boards manufacture, DG set, UPS and high mast lighting subject to approval of BMRCL Engineer. 

Scope of Work:

  • The works includes the provision of all Building Services required in this contract, as specified below, for Depots and also those which are not specifically excluded. The Services covered are those, which are necessary to permit the Metro Corridor to perform its design functions in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with the requirements of the Specifications and in accordance with modern Metro Railway practice. Equipment and Systems provided shall be compliant with the Specifications.
  • The contractor has to install the following systems in the Depot:
    • Electrical Systems. 
    • Fire Protection Systems, Sprinkler & Hydrant System. 
    • Fire Detection and Alarm System. 
    • Inert gas flooding system.
    • Air Conditioning Works.
    • Local area Network (LAN).
    • Local area NetWOrK (LAN). 
    • Access Control System. 
    • Compressor system 
    • Lift. 
    • UPS & DG sets 
    • Plumbing & Drainage Pumps. 
    • WTP.
    • Miscellaneous Items. 
  • Scope of works for Electrical, Fire Protection, Fire Detection & Alarm System are detailed in Clauses 11.0, 12.0 and 13.0.
  • Approved Definitive Design Documents and Construction Reference Drawings prepared by Detailed Design Consultants of the Employer, approved by BMRCL Engineer, shall be supplied progressively during Works. 
  • The Contractor must develop Working / Shop Drawings and documents from the above-mentioned drawings / documents, submit to BMRCL Engineer for reviewing and obtain written approval of BMRCL Engineer prior to construction. (Refer Clause 20 documents from the above-mentioned drawings / documents, submit to BMRCL Engineer for reviewing and obtain written approval of BMRCL Engineer prior to construction. (Refer Clause 20 for details). 
  • The contractor shall make an allowance for fire sealing of all services penetrations and gaps and liaise and coordinate with other relevant sub-contractors to ensure suitable installation. 
  • Scope of works shall also include:
    • All Civil Works associated with Electrical System Works, making good, and painting the civil works as required. These civil works shall be executed as per latest KPWD/CPWD and contract specifications and additional specifications and latest IS & BIS codes. 
    • Establishing a contractor’s site office with documentation, communication and transport facility, site safety requirements, storage of material security and maintenance of the area during the implementation stage for the electrical work by the Electrical Contractor / Sub-contractor. All required facilities and space to be provided for BMRCL Engineers in the contractors site office during execution period without any additional cost.
    • De-mobilisation, clearing of all temporary works and facilities after completion of job.

Tenderers can download Tender documents from BMRCL website www.bmrc.co.in.


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