In a significant development, the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has awarded a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s Ceigall India Limited for the construction of elevated viaduct and stations in Corridor-1 of the Agra Metro project.
Tender Details:
- Tender Reference Number: AGCC-05
- Name of Work: Design and construction of elevated viaduct and 3 Nos. elevated stations (viz. ISBT, Guru Ka Taal & Sikandara Metro Station) including civil, associated ancillary structure, architectural finishes, water supply, sanitary installation, drainage, external development, fire fighting, fire detection, E&M works and PEB structures on balance section chainage (-) 42.96 m to 3682.941 m of Corridor-1 of Agra Metro at Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Completion Period for the Contract is: 24 Months
- The Awarded Value of the Tender is: Rs. 266,94,91,526/-
Scope of Works:
Design, specifies the procedural requirements for the preparation of the design of the Permanent Works. These requirements are subdivided into those that are to occur during the Design Phase, those that are to occur during the Construction Phase, and those that are of general application. In addition to the express requirements herein, the Contractor shall, whenever the Engineer so requests, provide information and participate in discussions that relate to design matters.
Requirements During Design Phase:
- The Contractor shall engage the Designer who shall undertake and prepare the design of the Permanent Works and Temporary Works.
- The Contractor shall establish an office for his core design team at the Site in (i).
- The core design team shall function from this office and all meetings and discussions relating to design shall be held in this office.
- The Contractor shall ensure that the Designer continues to be represented at work site at all times by staff whose seniority and experience are to the satisfaction of the Engineer and whose representative is available on the Site as necessary or as required by the Engineer.
- The Contractor shall submit his Quality Assurance Plan as required at Appendix 6 for the design required by the Contract.
- The principal requirements of the Design Phase are the production of the Preliminary Design, the Definitive Design and the Construction Reference Drawings.
Conclusion:
UPMRC’s awarding of the tender marks a significant milestone in the development of the Agra Metro project, underscoring a commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure for public transportation in Agra. The rigorous requirements outlined for the design phase reflect a meticulous approach to ensure the project’s success. With Ceigall India Limited at the helm, the Agra Metro project is poised to progress efficiently towards its completion, promising enhanced connectivity and mobility for the city’s residents and visitors alike.
Source: UPMRC – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): UPMRC
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