Bangalore Metro (Metro Rail News): Four firms have submitted bids for the installation of electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems at the Airport and Challaghatta depots of Bangalore Metro, after the opening of technical bids on 1st October 2024, by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
Bidders who have submitted the bids are:
- Blue Star Ltd.
- Jackson Ltd.
- Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd.
- URC Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The lowest bidder is yet to be announced. It will take months to finalise the contractor. The bids have been sent for technical evaluation, and after that financial round will reveal the lowest bidder.
Work scope
Package 3 for both depots (Airpot and Challaghatta) includes installation of systems such as electrical, cables, lighting, fire safety, HVAC works and UPS system installation.
Electrical and Mechanical (E and M) Works Comprising of L.T. Panels, L.T. Cables, Lighting, Hydraulics, Fire Safety Systems, UPS, DG Sets, HVAC for Depots at Challaghatta (Ph-2) and Airport (Ph-2B) under Package-3 of BMRCL Project Phase-2 and 2B.
Package 3 (Bangalore Metro Phase 2)
Package 3 comprises of electrical and mechanical work of both the depot stations on different lines on Bangalore Metro Phase 2.
Construction Contracts for Challaghatta & Airport Depot
With a contract of Rs. 499.41 crore that was given in October 2022, RITES – Power Mech Projects JV is now building the Challaghatta Depot along Mysore Road for the 8.814 km Purple Line as part of the Bangalore Metro Phase 2 project.
In March 2023, J Kumar Infraprojects – AIC Infrastructures JV was given a contract of Rs. 182.33 crore to construct the Airport Depot at Doddajala, also known as Shettigere, for the Blue Line’s Bangalore Metro Phase 2B project.
As Bangalore Metro Phase 2 is under construction. Many technical and construction projects have been going on. Many of them have been mentioned on our page.
