Patna Metro awarded traction Consultancy contract to Systra MVA

PATNA (Metro Rail News): Systra MVA the French consultancy firm has appeared as a single qualified bidder for the DDC (Detailed Design Consultancy) services for the 25 kV OHE system, traction & power supply, and SCADA system for Patna Metro phase-1 project.

Systra MVA and Ardanuy Ingeniera SA-Ardanuy India Joint Venture, only 2 bidders had bids submitted against the expected cost of work Rs 4.36 cr by the DMRC. SYSTRA MVA Consulting Pvt Ltd has quoted Rs 1.44 cr and bagged the contract as the quoted charge was found 44% lower than the expected cost of the contract. Moreover the 2nd bidder Ardanuy Ingeniera SA-Ardanuy India Joint Venture was not technically qualified so its financial bid not initiated.