Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to M/s RITES Limited for “Limited Project Management Consultancy (Designated Engineer) for the Civil construction works of Metro Corridor from Central Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda International Airport of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase 2A & 2B.”
Key Details:
- Tender Reference Number: BMRCL/Phase-2A & 2B/Via & Stns./PMC/2020/72
- Name of Work: Limited Project Management Consultancy (Designated Engineer) for the Civil construction works of Metro Corridor from Central Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda International Airport of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase 2A & 2B.
- Awarded Amount: INR 205,800,000.00
In September last year, BMRCL had invited bids for Tender Number: BMRCL/Phase-2A & 2B/Via & Stns./PMC/2020/72.
Introduction:
- The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is a Joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail project. The Phase-1 of the project which is already under operation consists of 42.3 kms with 40 stations. The East West Corridor is 18.2 kms and North South Corridor is 24.1 Kms long. The underground section, which is 8.80 kms long, has got seven stations including the interchange station of Majestic.
- The Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project consists of Four Extensions to the existing lines and Two New Lines with a total length of 72.095 kms and 61 stations (49 Elevated and 12 Underground) and is currently being executed.
- This RFP is for “Limited Project Management Consultancy (Designated Engineer) for the Civil construction works of Metro Corridor from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase 2A & 2B.”
- Appointment of the consultant (Designated Engineer) will be on Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).
- Phase 2A & Phase 2B of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project is 57.36 Kms long from Central Silk Board (CSB) to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) including Depot construction works at Baiyappanahalli and near Kempegowda International Airport. The Phase 2A and Phase 2B work is funded by ADB. Work for construction of loops, ramps for flyover at Central Silk Board Junction, which is a part of Package 1 of Phase 2A, is not funded by ADB.
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).
Source: BMRCL-Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): BMRCL
