In continuation to the tender for implementation of ERP-SAP Solution for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) has now invited bids under single stage two packet system for the following contract package – Shifting of Signalling & Telecommunication underground utilities in Heelalige-Rajankunte section of Bangalore Division to facilitate Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) Corridor-4.
Key Details:
- Bid Notice No.: K RIDE/BSRP/06/2021
- Name of work: Shifting of Signalling & Telecommunication underground utilities in Heelalige-Rajankunte section of Bangalore Division to facilitate Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) Corridor-4.
- Estimated Cost: Rs. 26.64 crore
- Period of Completion: 18 months
Scope Of Work:
The proposed work is in connection with the BSRP work between Heelalige-Rajankunte:-
- Shifting of Signalling & Telecommunication underground utilities in Heelalige-Rajankunte section of Bangalore Division to facilitate Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) Corridor-4.
- It is proposed to take up this work, as it is important from the point of view of both passenger and freight traffic.
Details of Work:
Approaches to the project site:-
- The land acquired for the project caters for construction and operation of the proposed line.
- The contractor shall plan for approach roads to various sites of work conducting detailed survey and should include the cost of inputs for any such approach roads in his bid for the work.
- However, incase any existing road outside railway land has to be utilized for transportation of materials to the site of work and in the process the road gets damaged or needs to be strengthened and the authority owning the said road submits demand to GM(S&T)/K RIDEto carry out some specific works in order to strengthen/repair the road, GM(S&T)/KRIDE shall get such works executed through the existing contractor or any other agency and make payment for such work.
Salient features of the Station:-
Signaling & Telecommunication Works:
- Shifting of Signalling & Telecommunication underground utilities in Heelalige-Rajankunte section of Bangalore Division to facilitate Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) Corridor-4
- Designing and documentation including completion documents of signaling and telecom drawings for cable shifting work
- Removal of S&T infringements or shifting of signalling gears like LC gates, location boxes, signals, cables etc. and telecom gears like cables, EC post etc. to facilitate the progress of earth work and bridge work for Bengaluru Suburban RailProject (BSRP) Corridor-4
- Outdoor work of trenching and laying of cables, foundation for signals, location boxes, etc. wiring of location boxes, signal units, points machines, track circuits, axle counter jointing of signaling cables, earthing, RE protection, erection of electrical lifting barrier, painting and lettering of all outdoor gears, releasing of all outdoor gears.
About Bangalore Suburban Rail Project:
K-RIDE is entrusted with the responsibility of execution of Bangalore Suburban Railway Project. The project comprises of four Corridors at a total length of 148.17 km.
| Corridor | From – to | Length (km) | Number of Stations |
| 1 | KSR Bengaluru to Devanahalli | 41.40 | 15 |
| 2 | Baiyappanahali to Chikkabanavara | 25.01 | 14 |
| 3 | Kengeri to Whitefield | 35.52 | 09 |
| 4 | Heelalige to Rajanakunte | 46.24 | 19 |
The proposed four corridors lines are expected to provide much needed last mile connectivity to the commuters and also traverse through some of the densest and traffic congested areas of the city, and are expected to bring connectivity to the Information Technology Industry. The project is proposed to be completed in 6 years at an estimated cost of Rs. 15,767 crores.
Benefits:
- The project envisions creation of a dedicated Suburban Railway system in Bengaluru city to provide a safe, accessible and comfortable mode of public transport.
- The project will ease traffic congestion, enhance rural-urban connectivity and provide a cleaner mobility solution to lakhs of daily commuters.
- It will provide an economic, efficient and eco-friendly transit alternative to the Garden City of Bengaluru.
- It will alleviate the massive transport problem of Bengaluru and link all parts of the city in a seamless fashion.
- By providing rapid connectivity to Bangalore International Airport, IT Hubs and the Commercial centres, the rail-based network will boost productivity and growth by reducing commuting time.
- It will integrate multiple modes of transport like the Metro, Railways and bus transport by constructing interchange hubs.
- This will ensure a smooth and seamless mode of transport to lakhs of daily commuters.
- The project is expected to benefit the people by providing:
- A safe, efficient and environment friendly transport system
- Reduction in commuting time
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Reduction in capex on road infrastructure
- Reduction in pollution and accident
- Enhanced Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
- Increase in value of land bank in the corridor and Generate additional revenue
- Creation of jobs
- The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Bidding Documents can be downloaded from-procurement portal free of cost i.e.,https://www.eproc.karnataka.gov.in
Source: KRIDE-Tender | Image Credit: Piyush goyal office- Twitter
