The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has recently granted a significant Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s K.B. Patel Procon Pvt. Ltd., marking a crucial milestone in the ongoing development of the Ahmedabad Metro Phase-1 project. The awarded project encompasses crucial civil maintenance work for both Viaduct and Stations.
- Tender Reference Number: GMRC/CIVIL MAINTENANCE/EW-1/PH-1/2023
- Name of Work: General civil maintenance work of Viaduct (from Shahpur Ramp toward Stadium Station up to Thaltej Gam Station) & 7 Stations namely (Stadium Station, Commerce Six Road Station, Gujarat University Station, Gurukul Road Station, Doordarshan Kendra Station,Thaltej Station and Thaltej Gam Station (Excluding Old High Court Stations) of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Phase -1.
- Maintenance Period: 02 Years
In December 2023, the GMRC has invited a tender for Tender Number: GMRC/CIVIL MAINTENANCE/EW-1/PH-1/2023
Scope of Works:
Viaduct:
- The repair and maintaining of viaduct may cover items of pedestal repair, Pier cap, pier footings, maintenance of elastomeric bearings, maintaining of drainage and other incidental repairs, Tree cutting, repairing and cleaning of Manholes cover, Cleaning of Viaduct with disposal of debris material, all machinery including work at height, tools & labours with safety and barricading.
- The item cover from Starting of Old High court Transition span toward Stadium station up to Thaltej Gam station dead end as shown in the block diagram.
Stations:
- The scope of stations consists of 7 stations of Western Reach i.e. Stadium station, Commerce six road station, Gujarat University station, Gurukul Road station, Doordarshan Kendra station, Thaltej & Thaltej Gam station.
- The repair and maintenance activity of stations may require repair of false ceiling, sanitary works, flooring works, roof repair works, all type of Doors repairing, lock repairing, Bearing Elastomeric and Pot-PTFE type maintenance, water pipeline works, glass works, Steel railing, rolling shutter repair works, drainage works, Paver block for footpath works, putty and paint works, drainage system including all construction, welding, tools, materials and labours with machinery to work at height with safety measures and barricading with cleaning of site.
Conclusion:
The awarding of this tender underscores GMRC’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure of Ahmedabad Metro Phase-1, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for commuters. With K.B. Patel Procon Pvt. Ltd. onboard, the project is set to achieve milestones in quality and timely completion.
Source: GMRC – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): GMRC
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