KOCHI (Metro Rail News): Kochi Metro Rail Limited has issued an invitation for bids for the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of heavy-duty escalators for Phase-II of the Kochi Metro Rail Project.
The comprehensive package encompasses complete end-to-end responsibility from conceptual design through final commissioning, ensuring seamless integration of escalator systems with Phase-II stations.
Tender Overview
| Tender Number | KBE-03/2026 |
| Tender Issue Date | March 9, 2026 |
| KMRL Reference Number | KMRL/PROC/TENDER/2025-26/105 |
| Scope of Work | Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Heavy-Duty Escalators |
| EMD | ₹ 45,26,000 |
| Completion Period | 18 months from date of LOA issuance |
| Tender Document Cost | ₹23,600 (including GST + processing fee, non-refundable) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | March 19, 2026 at 11:00 hrs (physical + video conference) |
| Tender Security | ₹45,26,000 (no MSE exemption) |
| Addendum Deadline | March 27, 2026 |
| Bid Submission Deadline | April 6, 2026 @ 15:00 hrs |
| Technical Bid Opening | April 7, 2026 at 15:30 hrs |
Contract Scope
Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Heavy Duty Escalators for Phase II of The Kochi Metro Rail Project.
Kochi Metro Phase-II Context
Kochi Metro Phase 2 (Pink Line) is an 11.2 km, 11-station elevated corridor connecting JLN Stadium to Infopark via Kakkanad. As of March 2026, construction is nearing 50% completion with viaduct installation underway. Phase-II of the Kochi Metro Rail Project represents a significant expansion of Kerala’s first operational metro system, extending rapid transit connectivity to additional neighborhoods and activity centers across Greater Kochi.
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