Delhi Metro update: Tenders invited for supply of Signalling Equipment at Shastri Park Depot for Line-1

December 9, 2020 Rail News, Tender

In continuation to the tender for supply of full height Platform Screen Doors at Dwarka Sector 25 station of extension of Airport Express Line, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has now invited online open e-tenders for the work “Contract CS55: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signalling Equipment for Commissioning of 3 Stabling Lines, 2 Training Tracks/Lines and other Lines at Shastri Park Depot for Line-1 of Delhi MRTS Project”.

  • Approximate cost of work: INR 11.09 Crores
  • Completion period of the Work: 11 Months
  • Pre-bid Meeting: 22.12.2020
  • Tender submission start date: 01.01.2021
  • Tender submission end date: 08.01.2021
  • Date of opening of Tender online: 11.01.2021

General Description of the work:

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Intends to invite suitably qualified bidders, who have adequate experience in relevant field and well proven product, to submit tenders through open e-tender for the “Contract CS-55: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Signalling Equipment for Commissioning of 3 Stabling Lines, 2 Training Tracks/Lines and other Lines at Shastri Park Depot for Line-1 of Delhi MRTS Project”.

The details are as follows:

1. Additional Stabling lines & other lines (i.e.3 Stabling lines, 2 training tracks/lines and other lines) to be provided in Shastri Park Depot to take care of stabling of trains.

2. The Signalling system is to be provided on the stabling lines & others tracks to operate them using Electronic Interlocking (EI).

  • The tender will be a lump sum and on design and built basis.
  • The work will also include but not limited to design, manufacture ,supply, inspection, packing, shipping, transportation, storage, delivery, handling, insurance, installation, interfacing, integration, testing and commissioning, supply of spares, special tools, test equipment, training of operation and maintenance personnel, documentation and providing Defect Liability support for the Signalling System and associated Interface system with existing Signalling system and other designated systems. 
  • The Contractor shall also carry out effective interface and coordination with Designated Contractors and others appointed by the Employer from time to time, during the Contract Period. 
  • The contractor shall establish facilities for Transfer of Technology either independently or with an Indian partner of proven track record. The transfer of technology shall cover the areas listed out in Employer’s Requirements. 
  • The stabling lines & other lines will utilize 25KV 50 Hz overhead for traction power. 
  • Trains will be Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU).
  • The successful Tenderer will also be required to provide sufficient technical data (dimensions, weight and mounting details) including maintenance schedules, inspection/ repair procedures and machinery/plant required of all equipment for all sub-systems and cabling/ earthling details etc., to enable other project contractors, if any, to proceed in parallel with their design and development. 
  • Safety worthiness of the Signalling system will be evaluated by Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety under Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The Contractor should be in a position to provide necessary support (having experts with adequate knowledge and experience, qualification, assessment, and to submit such documentation as required) to assist DMRC for effective interaction with Indian authorities viz. Ministry of Railways, RDSO and Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety. The Contractor shall submit the safety certificate for each sub-subsystems in the approved format after completion of commissioning tests, certifying that the Signalling system is safe for Public/Revenue operation along with the assessment report / certificate of ISA from the firms as per approved panel of RDSO (RDSO letter reference no. STS/E/ISA-Vol.-IV, dated 08.01.2018 and STS/E/ISA-Vol.-V, dated 13.05.2020 or as amended time to time).
  • The successful Tenderer may be required to execute the maintenance contract in the initial operating stages up to 2 years on mutually agreed terms. A1.10 The work is to be completed as per the schedule of key dates given as Appendix V of Particular Specifications (PS). 
  • The Contractor shall also carry out Integrated Testing and Commissioning of Signalling systemin co-ordination with Designated Contractors, under supervision of Employer’s Engineer. He shall also carry out all statutory tests and trials necessary for obtaining sanction of the Competent Authority for opening the Signalling system for train operation and provide assistance, necessary documents and information as required by the appropriate statutory authorities in India. 
  • The Contractor shall be required to provide and guarantee supply of spares.

Project shall be implemented in the following stages:

  • 1st stage: RDSO approved Electronic Interlocking (EI) shall be commissioned for controlling and monitoring of signalling gears provided on Stabling lines, training track/line and other lines at Shastri Park Depot.
  • 2nd stage: Electronic Interlocking shall be interfaced & integrated with Third Party ATS system.
  • At later stage: Electronic Interlocking shall be upgraded as per CBTC standards requirements. This stage shall not be a part of this contract.

Tender documents can only be obtained online after registration of tenderer on the website https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

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