IRCON invites bids for Construction of Ballast Siding for Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project

IRCON International Limited has invited online bids in one packet system on prescribed forms from bonafide firms/companies (“JV‟ firms not allowed) having requisite experience and financial capacity for execution of the work detailed in the table given below.

  • Tender Reference Number: IRCON/2065/CGM-KTE/siding/97
  • Name of Work: Construction of Ballast Siding at Khanna Banjari Yard along with approach road in connection with Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project.
  • Estimated Cost of Work: 1.65 Crore
  • Completion Period: 1 Month
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 13-Jan-2022
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 20-Jan-2022 
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 13-Jan-2022 
  • Bid Submission End Date: 20-Jan-2022 
  • Bid Opening Date: 21-Jan-2022

Scope of Work:

Proposed work broadly comprises of but not limited to “ Construction of Ballast Siding at Khanna Banjari Yard along with approach road in connection with Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project.

  • The contractor shall work out the requirement of manpower and machineries coping with the scope of work to be completed within the targeted period and accordingly ensure deployment of those manpower and machineries.
  • The Railway/IRCON reserves the right to get the work executed in the best and most economical manner and may add or may not operate any item(s)of work(s) as the Railway/IRCON may consider fit.
  • The Contractor(s) is expected to use the latest technology and machinery and achieve a most efficient and best quality finished construction.
  • Various elements involved in this work are broadly indicated below for guidance:- “Construction of Ballast Siding at Khanna Banjari Yard along with approach road in connection with Katni-Singrauli Rail Line Doubling project. ” this shall be operated with written approval of Engineer-in-charge.
  • Arranging inspection of concerned IRCON/ Railway officials / RDSO/Commissioner of Railway safety as per latest circular/guideline/prevailing practices.
  • Any other work required for completion of the work under this contract as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. The details of works are indicated elsewhere in the tender documents/drawings. The scope described here is only indicative in nature and shall be deemed as inclusive of all items to be executed for its completion as per Specifications and Drawings.
  • Payable items are provided in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and any other enabling / temporary works required to be carried out for the eventful completion of the proposed railway line are deemed to have been included in the rates quoted for the payable items in the BOQ. 
  • No claims of whatever nature shall be entertained for any item of enabling / temporary works including supply of necessary materials, tools & plants not specifically covered in this scope of work and in the bill of quantities.
  • It is expected that the contractor being selected based on the previous experience of executing the similar work/works is well acquainted with the extent of enabling/ temporary works required but not specifically indicated in the scope above and not covered for payment in the bill of quantities.
  • The Contractor will arrange site clearing, required Dismantling, left over utility shifting etc. Safety bands, Ribbons and other gadgets for Construction site & workmen shall be maintained as per scheme approved by the engineer. Safety board‟s duly written with desired LOGO & safety slogans shall be displayed for information of workers so that they do not enter restricted premises. 
  • The quoted rates are deemed to include the cost of all such bands, ribbons, gadgets etc. and nothing extra shall be paid for such items unless provision exits in BOQ.
  • The Contractor shall organize, conduct & maintain required & Proper quality control test and records for day to day work on a regular basis. The contractor shall ensure that the work is executed conforming to the approved design, drawings and specifications. 
  • The Engineers/Supervisors/ staff to be deployed by the Contractor shall work under the direction of the Engineer/Employer. They shall be bound to carry out all duties related with the work assigned by the Engineer or his representative. 
  • All facilities & equipment required for proper construction & quality control during execution of entire work such as testing equipment, laboratory facilities etc. shall be arranged by the contractor at his own cost. 

The complete Bid Document can be viewed / downloaded from the e-Procurement portal i.e. https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app free of cost.


Source: IRCON-Tender | Image Credit (representational): MoR