Bengaluru (Metro Rail News): The Bengaluru Suburban Rail project progressed as Four firms (one in a consortium) submitted Bids for the track laying contract for Mallige Line (Line 2) spanning 23.86 km from Baiyyappanahalli to Chikkabanavara.
Karnataka’s Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) in August 2024 floated tenders for this contract with a Rs. 102.24 crore estimate and 2 year deadline. Furthermore, the technical bids were opened on 29 October to reveal the 4 bidders.
Bidders
- Apurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
- Rahee Infratech Ltd.
- Sumcon – PPMPPL JV
- Texmaco Rail and Engineering Ltd.
Scope of Work:
The scope of work under this contract includes the Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless, Ballasted Track, Fastening System and Turnouts in Line 2 from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara spanning 23.86 km.
The contract also includes the ballasted and special tracks in Soladevanahalli Depotat Soladevanahalli Depot in north-western Bengaluru.
Additional Information:
The elevated viaduct of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project’s Line 2 is under construction by Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The L&T was awarded the Line-2 viaduct’s construction contract in September 2022.
The bids submitted by four firms have now been sent for technical bid evaluation. After the completion of technical bid evaluation the financial bids for the qualified bidders will be opened to reveal the lowest bidder for the contract.
