HARYANA (Metro Rail News): Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has been named the lowest bidder by the tendering authority, Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (HRIDC), for Package C-5 of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project. On April 8, DBL was declared the lowest bidder for this section, covering 21.14 km of the overall 121.7 km corridor, with a bid of Rs. 1092.45 crores. HRIDC, serving as the implementing agency on behalf of HORCL, oversees the development of this significant infrastructure project.
Bid Value and Bidders
In February 2024, technical bids underwent evaluation, revealing a total of 10 bidders. Except for H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd. (HGIEL), all participating companies successfully met the technical criteria and advanced to the subsequent stage of the bidding process.
| Companies | Bid Value (Rs. Crore) |
| Dilip Buildcon Ltd. | 1092 |
| Patel Infrastructure Ltd. | 1148 |
| APCO Infratech Pvt. Ltd. | 1118 |
| Shivalaya Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. | 1207 |
| Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) | 1264 |
| PNC Infratech Ltd. | 1297 |
| Larsen and Toubro Ltd. (L&T) | 1385 |
| Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. | 1385 |
| Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. (KPIL) | 1470 |
Contract Package C-5
The Composite Contract package in connection with the New (Broad Guage) BG Double Railway Line of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project between stations Prithla and Dhulawat entails:
- Design and Construction of Civil Works comprising Earthwork, Bridges, Stations and Retaining Walls.
- Design & Construction of viaduct.
- Design & Construction of Ballastless track.
- Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of General Electrical Services.
Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project
The Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC) project is a significant initiative by the Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (HRIDC) to introduce a semi-high-speed rail line in the state. The Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor (HORC), linking Palwal to Sonipat through Sohna, Manesar, and Kharkhouda, is a broad-gauge double railway line designed to accommodate passenger and freight transportation. This corridor aims to facilitate uninterrupted connectivity to the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) at Prithala station and various Indian Railways stations, including Palwal, Patli, Sultanpur, Asaudha, and Harsana Kalan.
Package C-5 is a crucial segment of this project, covering a 21.14 km stretch, including a 3.9 km viaduct adjacent to the Aravalis, an at-grade section, and the construction of three stations: IMT Sohna Station, Silani Station, and New Pirthala Station.
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