The IRCON has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s. Garg Enterprises for the work of Balance Work of Extension of Underground Substations (USS) in Tunnel T-74R (USS1, USS2 & USS3) on Katra Banihal Section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla New BG Railway Line Project. (Package: USS-74R-R-1).
- Tender No.: IRCON/JKCELL/JAT/14/1014/K-B/ USS-T74R-R-1/497
- Name of Work: Balance Work of Extension of Underground Substations (USS) in Tunnel T-74R (USS1, USS2 & USS3) on Katra Banihal Section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla New BG Railway Line Project. (Package: USS-74R-R-1).
- Accepted Contract Amount: 5.37 Crore
- Work Completion Period: 6 Months
In November last year, the IRCON had invited a tender for Tender Number: IRCON/JKCELL/JAT/14/1014/K-B/ USS-T74R-R-1/497
Scope of Work:
The scope of work includes the following:
- Extension of Underground Substation (USS1, USS2 & USS3) in Tunnel T-74R includes the work of Cutting and removal of concrete lining and disposal, Underground mining Excavation, Primary support, Final concrete lining with Water proofing membrane and Geo textile, 2nd stage concrete etc. as a complete job as per approved drawings and technical specification’s as directed by Engineer in charge.
- Submission of methodology and Quality Assurance (QA) plan as per drawing for approval of IRCON/NR.
- Making all necessary arrangements for lining work like shuttering/Gantry, material manpower, etc.
- All safety provisions for working in tunnels is to be followed as per safety plan. To ensure proper supervision of work to achieve desired Quality and safety at site is the responsibility of the Agency.
- Day to day inspection of work in progress, QA tests being carried out by the contractor in line with the QA plan. Approval of material for construction
- Preparation and submission of monthly review report / progress review report.
- Contractor is required to submit a method statement for execution of work to IRCON.
- Preparation and submission of progress review report, adequacy of mobilization of resources by the Agency.
The work mainly involves:-
- USS1: The existing size of USS1 is 16 m x 7m and it is completed with lining. As per the requirement of the Electrical section, the revised size of USS1 is 23 m x 7m and hence 7m x7m has to be extended (The revised drawing of USS 1 is enclosed). This work involves Cutting and removal of concrete lining and disposal, Underground mining Excavation, Primary support, Final concrete lining with Waterproofing membrane and Geo textile, 2 nd stage concrete etc.
- USS2: The existing size of USS2 is 16 m x 7m and it is completed with lining. As per the requirement of the Electrical section, the revised size of USS2 is 30 m x 7m and hence 14m x7m has to be extended (The revised drawing of USS 2 is enclosed). This work involves Cutting and removal of concrete lining and disposal, Underground mining Excavation, Primary support, Final concrete lining with Waterproofing membrane and Geo textile, 2 nd stage concrete etc.
- USS3: The existing size of USS3 is 16 m x 7m and the primary support is completed and lining is pending. As per the requirement of the Electrical section, the revised size of USS2 is 23 m x 7m and hence 7m x7m has to be extended (The revised drawing of USS 3 is enclosed). This work involves Underground mining Excavation, Primary support, Final concrete lining with Water proofing membrane and Geo textile, 2 nd stage concrete etc.
- The Lay out plan showing the proposed extension of USS1, USS2 & USS3 is enclosed.
- There are 4 Schedules and consists of Schedule A (Excavation – Open/Underground), Schedule B1 Consists of Rock Bolts and Other Steel Supports etc., Schedule B2 (Shotcrete and Concrete Works), Schedule C (Drainage and Miscellaneous works)
Site Location:
The subject work is to be carried out in Tunnel T-74R from Banihal to Khari.
About Garg Enterprises:
- Established in 1975, Garg Enterprises is a rapidly growing, diversified merchant, operating in residential, commercial, township and Engineering sectors.
- At Garg Enterprises it is their constant endeavour to bring a positive change in the lives of millions of people by way of superior & functional designs, customer centric approach and unrelenting ethics.
- The company puts forth credentials of a financially viable and sustainable business proposition with its strength of consolidated land bank with clear titles and approvals; in place financial closures and a highly qualified team of managers, engineers and architects to add to its in-house project execution capabilities.
- Garg Enterprises believes in constant improvisation, innovation along with financial jurisprudence by way of in-depth research and study.
About IRCON International Limited:
- IRCON International Limited (IRCON), a Schedule “A” & Mini Ratna-I Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU), incorporated by the Ministry of Railways, Central government, under the Companies Act, 1956 on 28th April 1976 originally under the name Indian Railway Construction Company Limited.
- IRCON is an integrated engineering and construction company in India operating since last 44 years with specialization in major turnkey infrastructure projects, including Railways, Roads, Highways, Bridges, Flyovers, Tunnels, Aircraft maintenance hangars, Runways, EHV sub-stations, Metro & MRT, and others.
Source: IRCON-Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): MoR
