In order to successful execution of the Bhubaneswar Metro project, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), the implementing agency, has awarded two Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s Ranjit Buildcon Ltd. for the construction of the elevated viaduct and stations for the Phase-I project. This development marks a significant step forward in the city’s metro infrastructure, paving the way for enhanced urban mobility.
More Details:
- Tender Reference Number: BBC-03
- Name of Work: Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and Six Elevated Stations viz. Capital Hospital, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar Railway Station, Ram Mandir Square, Vani Vihar and Acharya Vihar Square (excluding Architectural finishing ) from Chainage 625.00 m to 7747.00 m of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS.
- Awarded Value: INR 561,21,96,099.46/-
- Contract Period: 36 Months
Second Order:
- Tender Reference Number: BBC-04
- Name of Work: Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and Seven Elevated Stations (excluding Architectural finishing ) from Chainage 7747.00 to 15017.00 of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS.
- Awarded Value: INR 625,62,16,776.50/-
- Contract Period: 36 Months
General Information for the Contractor:
- The Employer’s Requirements – Design, specifies the procedural requirements for the preparation of the design of the Permanent Works.
- These requirements are subdivided into those that are to occur during the Design Phase, those that are to occur during the Construction Phase, and those that are of general application.
- In addition to the express requirements herein, the Contractor shall, whenever the Engineer so requests, provide information and participate in discussions that relate to design matters.
- The Contractor shall engage the Designer who shall undertake and prepare the design of the Permanent Works and Temporary Works.
- The Contractor shall establish an office for his core design team at the Site in Bhubaneswar.
- The core design team shall function from this office and all meetings and discussions relating to design shall be held in this office.
- The Contractor shall ensure that the Designer continues to be represented in Bhubaneswar at all times by staff whose seniority and experience are to the satisfaction of the Engineer and whose representative is available on the Site as necessary or as required by the Engineer.
- The Contractor shall submit his Quality Assurance Plan as required at Appendix 6 for the design required by the Contract.
Conclusion:
Meeting these detailed design and procedural requirements will be essential for the contractor to deliver the Bhubaneswar Metro project successfully. A dedicated on-site design team and close collaboration with the Engineer will ensure high-quality execution, contributing to the development of a reliable metro system for the city.
Source: DMRC – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
