Powerguru Infratech bags contract for Railway Electrification works for section of Kadur-Chikmagalur in Mysuru Division, SWR

RITES has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s. Powerguru Infratech Pvt. Ltd. for Railway Electrification of 25 kV OHE Works Signaling and Telecommunication works, General Electrification works and Civil Engineering works on existing track of single line section of Kadur Chikmagalur in Mysuru Division, South Western Railway

  • Tender No.: RITES/BLR/RE/DRU-CMGR/0T/02
  • Name of work: Railway Electrification of 25 kV OHE Works Signaling and Telecommunication works, General Electrification works and Civil Engineering works on existing track of single line section of Kadur Chikmagalur in Mysuru Division, South Western Railway
  • Accepted Contract Amount: Approx 35 Crore 
  • Work Completion Period (in days): 365 Days 

In February this year, the RITES invited a tender for Tender Number:  RITES/BLR/RE/DRU-CMGR/0T/02  

Scope of Work:

Railway Board has allotted Execution of Railway Electrification work of Kadur – Chimagalur 46 RKM (53TKM) section of Mysuru Division, South Western Railway, Karnataka, India.

This RE work shall broadly include Civil, S&T and Electrical related works:

General:

  • Provision of OHE on Kadur (DRU) – Chikmagalur (CMGR) single line section.
  • Construction of switching posts (SPs/SSPs).
  • Modification (Indoor and Outdoor) to telecommunication system to suit 25 kV A.C. traction as per existing guidelines.
  • All allied works necessary for successful completion of the project including Maintenance & supervision of entire system during defect liability period of the Project.

Civil Works:

  • Establishment of survey control points for accurate survey using high end survey equipment such as DGPS and Total Station connected with nearest GTS Benchmark and establishment of pillars.
  • Provision of Earth work in-formation for Service roads as per site conditions and approved drawing.
  • Planning, design, and construction of SP/SSP’s Buildings, S&T Structures, Relay Room, Battery Rooms, etc. as per approved drawing and client’s requirements.
  • Water Supply arrangements for the Service Buildings, etc., as per approved drawing and client’s requirements.
  • Transportation, handling, stacking, watching, protection, etc., for the construction and Track materials from manufacturer’s works/place of purchase to the working sites.
  • Testing of Material, Quality of works, documentation as per ISO and RDSO/Railway specifications and ensuring precautionary measures and safety arrangements.
  • Providing Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) from reputed supplier of RMC as per approved design mix, drawings, specifications, and contract agreement.
  • Protection works for bridges: Protective screens at FOB’s, ROB’s, etc.
  • (Preparation and supply of “As Built” drawings.

Signaling & Telecommunication works:

  • Modifications in existing S&T plans/drawings for 25 kV ACT system between Kadur (excl.)-Chikmagalur (incl) section.
  • Preparation of new S&T plans & other drawings.
  • Modifications in existing signaling installation at stations for 25 KV ACT between Kadur (excl.)-Chikmagalur (incl) section.
  • Replacement of existing single line block instruments by single line block instruments suitable for 25 KV AC Traction between Kadur (excl.)-Chikmagalur (incl) section.
  • Provision of additional signal cables for signaling modifications and provision of Quad & OF cables for additional telecom requirements for RE.
  • Provision of additional telecom facilities.
  • Provision of communication media for SCADA.

Electrical Works:

  • Supply & installation of 25 KV single Phase AC overhead equipment and all associated works including preparation of all related drawings.
  • Construction of switching posts, Sectioning Posts, Sub Sectioning Posts, etc.
  • Electrification of SP, SSP Buildings.
  • Training of staff for 25 kV AC Traction system.

About RITES Limited:

  • RITES Limited is a Miniratna (Category-I) Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach. 
  • Company has an experience spanning 47 years and has undertaken projects in over 55 countries including Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America and Middle East regions.
  • RITES Limited is the only export arm of Indian Railways for providing rolling stock overseas (other than Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia).

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