Nagpur (Metro Rail News): On 12 November, Maha Metro opened the bids for package C-09 of the 43.8 km Nagpur Metro phase 2 project, revealing YFC Projects – BBG Infrastructure JV as the sole bidder for the contract.
Scope of Nagpur Metro Package C-09
The appointed contractor for this contract will be responsible for the construction of 8 elevated stations on Reach 1A, which is an extension of the Orange Line. The 8 stations are:
- Ashokvan
- Dongargaon
- Mohgaon
- Meghdoot CIDCO
- Butibori Police Station
- MHADA Colony
- MIDC KEC and
- MIDC ESR
Bidding Process
Maha Metro initiated the bidding for contract C-09 in April 2024 with an estimated cost of Rs. 258 crore and a 2.5-year deadline.
Funding Mechanism
Package C-09 will utilise funding from a $ 200 loan that was sanctioned by the Asian Development Bank in July 2024 for Nagpur Metro Phase 2.
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The viaduct that will connect the stations on this package will be constructed by GR Infraprojects (GRIL) under package C-02, which is worth Rs. 903.53 crore.
The Process Ahead
It is likely that the bid submitted by YFC-BBG JV will undergo technical evaluation. Following the successful technical evaluation Maha Metro will reveal the financial bid for the contract.
Enia Design became the lowest bidder for the DDC-03 contract, which includes the development of various designs for all 8 stations.