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Bhubaneswar (Metro Rail News): On 24 July DMRC declared Intercontinental Consultants and Technocrats Pvt. Ltd. (ICT) as the lowest bidder for the Detailed Designed Consultant (DDC) contract for Bhubaneswar Metro Phase I project. ICT won this contract under package BCDD-02.
The contract for the 26.04 km Bhubaneswar Metro Line-1 (Biju Patnaik Airport – Trisulia Square) features two parts. The first part involves the Phulapokhari Depot and its Operational Control Centre (OCC), which includes architectural, electrical & mechanical (E&M), traction, and civil works.
The second part covers proof-checking the viaduct of Line-1, and the 750V DC traction & power supply works, etc.
Bidding Process
In March 2024, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invited bids for this Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract. The contract has a three-year deadline and an estimated cost of Rs. 22 crore. On 22 May, DMRC opened technical bids revealing three bidders.
Bidders
| Firm | Bid Price |
| ICT | 13.04 Crore |
| STUP Consultants | 13.72 Crore |
| Ayesa India | 15.90 Crore |
ICT’s bid of Rs. 13.04 crore was quite lower than DMRC’s estimate of Rs. 22.20 crore so it is likely that the contract would be awarded to ICT in the coming days.
Scope of work
The contract entails appointing a Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for various architectural and building services. This includes electrical & mechanical (E&M) systems, traction works, and civil engineering for the depot and Operational Control Centre (OCC) building. The scope also covers proof-checking the substructure for the viaduct, and special spans (including superstructure and stations) from Biju Patnaik Airport to Trisulia Square Phase-I of Bhubaneswar MRTS BMRC. Additionally, it involves 750V DC traction and power supply works for the elevated stations and depot, as well as RSS works.
Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1
The state government approved the DPR of Phase 1 on 14 November 2023 at an estimated cost of Rs. 5926.38 crore. Phase I spans 26.024 km through one corridor and 20 elevated stations.
Recent Update
- Recently DMRC floated a tender under Package BRS1 for the procurement of 39 coaches (13 trains) for Phase 1.
- MIA Construction Pvt. Ltd. will carry out the construction work of Phulapokhari Depot under package BBC-02.
