KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. has emerged as the lowest bidder for a track work contract involving the implementation of ballastless track in the elevated section from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station to Infopark Metro Station under Kochi Metro Phase 2. The company quoted ₹130.2 crore for the contract.
Contract Details
| Tender Id | 2025_KMRL_782579_1 |
| Tender No | KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/038 |
| Cost of Work | ₹130.2 Cr |
| Completion Period of the Work | 16 months from the date of Letter of Award |
| Tender Authority | Kochi Metro Rail Limited |
Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Ballastless Track and Connections of Standard gauge in Elevated Section from JLN Stadium Station to Infopark Station of Phase 2 Corridor of Kochi Metro Rail Project (from Chainage +60.000m to 10640.000m).
Financial Bids
| S. No. | Bidder Name | Bid Value |
| 1 | Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. | ₹130.2 Cr |
| 2 | KEC International Limited | ₹138.1 Cr |
| 3 | Aapurvakriti Infrastructure Pvt Ltd | ₹139.2 Cr |
| 4 | Rahee Infratech Limited | ₹152.4 C |
Kochi Metro Rail Limited had estimated the contract value at ₹127.91 crore. Against this backdrop, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.’s bid of ₹130.2 crore is slightly higher than KMRL’s estimate. However, the margin is relatively small, indicating that the contract is likely to be awarded to Texmaco in the coming days.
Kochi Metro Phase 2, an 11.2 km extension, that will connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station with the Infopark Campus in Kakkanad via 11 stations. The civil works for the project are currently nearing the 50% completion mark.
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