Bangalore (Metro Rail News): Rail Infrastructure Development Company Karnataka Limited ( K-RIDE) revealed Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. as the lowest bidder for the track supply contract of the Bangalore Suburban Railway Project.
Bidding Process
K-RIDE floated tender for this contract in 2024 with a 365-day deadline. Technical bids were opened on 13 November 2024, revealing that only one firm had submitted bids for the contract.
The Technical Evaluation took place on 5 April 2025. On 11 April 2025, financial bids were opened, and Jindal Steel and Power Ltd. was declared as the lowest Bidder for the contract.
Contract Details
- Jindal Steel and Power Bid Value: ₹ 20.6 Cr
- Contract Duration: 365 Days
K-RIDE Brief Scope: Supply of 60E1 (UIC 60), 880 Grade Rails as per IRS-T-12-2009 (Latest with all A&C slips), for Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project
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About Bangalore Suburban Railway Project
Bangalore Suburban Railway Project is an under-construction commuter rail network which spans 149.348 km and consists of 4 Corridors.
| Corridor | Line | Route | Length |
| Corridor 1 | Sampige Line | KSR Bengaluru – Yelahanka – Devanahalli | 41.478 km |
| Corridor 2 | Mallige Line | Baiyyappanahalli Terminal – Chikkabanavara | 24.866 km |
| Corridor 3 | Parijaata Line | Kengeri – Whitefield | 35.52 km |
| Corridor 4 | Kanaka Line | Heelalige – Rajankunte | 46.285 km |
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