MAHARASHTRA (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has awarded the General Consultant contract for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project to an AECOM-led consortium. The consortium includes AECOM India Private Limited and Nippon Koei India Private Limited. The estimated cost of the contract is Rs 179.86 cr (excluding GST).
Contract details
| Information | Details |
| Tender Number | T1-019/Consul05/2025 |
| Awarded To | AECOM India Pvt. Ltd. in consortium with Nippon Koei India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Contract Value | Rs 179.86 crore (excluding GST) |
| Contract Period | 1,827 days |
Bidder details
| Bidder | Bid Value | Status |
| AECOM India Pvt. Ltd. in consortium with Nippon Koei India Pvt. Ltd. | Rs 179.86 crore (L1) | Awarded |
| Ayesa Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U. | Rs 148.1 Cr (L2) | Rejected (Financial) |
| Hill International Private Limited | Rs 209.7 Cr (L4) | Rejected (Financial) |
| Systra Mva Consulting (India) Private Limited | Rs 170.3 Cr (L3) | Rejected (Financial) |
Thane Metro Project
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The Thane Integral Ring Metro is a 29 km urban transit project planned to improve public transport and reduce traffic issues in Thane. The estimated cost of this metro corridor is around Rs 12,200 crore and it will have 22 stations, including 20 elevated stations and 2 underground stations. Once completed, it will make travel within the city faster, easier, and more convenient. The project is expected to be fully operational by 2029.
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