BANGALORE (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has invited bids for the extension of Namma Metro beyond Whitefield Metro Station in Bangalore. The project carries an estimated cost of Rs 62.51 crore and will add 482.80 metres of metro line beyond the existing station under Reach-1B of Phase 2. The extension forms part of BMRCL’s efforts to strengthen metro infrastructure in the eastern part of the city and support future operational requirements on the corridor.
Tender Information
| Information | Details |
| Tender Number | BMRCL/Phase-2/Reach-1B Extn./Via/2026/150 |
| Tender Type | Open e-Tender |
| Bidding System | Single Stage – Two Cover System |
| Estimated Cost | Rs 62.51 crore |
| EMD | Rs 62.51 lakh |
| Tender Fee | Rs 59,000 |
| Completion Period | 18 Months |
| Tender Documents Available | 1 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 up to 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 16 June 2026, (11:30 AM) |
| Bid Submission Period | 23 June 2026, (10:00 AM) to 29 June 2026, (3:00 PM) |
| Technical Bid Opening | 30 June 2026, (3:30 PM) |
| Financial Bid Opening | To be announced after technical evaluation |
Scope of Work
The contractor will construct a 482.80-metre extension beyond Whitefield Metro Station in Reach-1B of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2. The contractor will complete all associated infrastructure works needed for the extended section. The project aims to support future metro operations and corridor expansion requirements. BMRCL has set the completion period at 18 months.
About the Project
Whitefield is one of Bangalore’s fastest-growing residential and IT hubs. The metro corridor serves thousands of daily commuters travelling between Whitefield and other parts of the city. Through this extension, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited aims to strengthen infrastructure at the end of the corridor and support future development plans for the metro network.
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