CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): United Rail has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the ballastless track maintenance contract covering elevated, underground, and depot sections across the Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension of Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Tender and Bidder Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Award No. | CMRL/Track/O_M/2025 |
| Tender ID | 2025_CMRL_891275_1 |
| Contract Date | 6 March 2026 |
| Tender Authority | Chennai Metro Rail Limited |
| Number of Bids | 2 |
| L1 Bidder | United Rail Road Consultants Private Limited |
| L1 Bid Value | ₹11 crore |
| L2 Bidder | PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. |
| L2 Bid Value | ₹11.7 crore |
| Technical Bid Opening | 6 February 2026 |
| Financial Bid Opening | 6 March 2026 |
Scope of Work
The contract covers the comprehensive operations and maintenance of ballastless track infrastructure across CMRL’s Phase 1 and Phase 1 Extension networks, encompassing elevated, underground, and depot sections.
Background
Chennai Metro Rail’s operational network currently spans 54.1 km across 2 lines, the Blue Line (Wimco Nagar to Chennai International Airport, including the Phase 1 Extension commissioned in February 2021) and the Green Line (Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount). The Phase 1 Extension added 9.05 km of elevated track in the city’s northern zone, enhancing metro connectivity to high-density residential areas.
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