On July 1, KSM Bashir Mohammad and Sons emerged as L1 (Lowest Bidder) for Package LKCC-15 to carry out the construction work of the Metro Bhawan headquarters of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) in Lucknow.
Currently, UPMRC’s headquarters is located in a three-story building in Ambedkar Park. As UPMRC manages the metro networks in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra, the need for a larger space has become essential to ensure efficient operations. To meet this requirement, a new building will be constructed near the Sachivalaya Station of the Lucknow Metro.
Additionally, the new UPMRC headquarters will feature an Operational Control Centre (OCC) for Lucknow Metro to manage train operations for Corridor 1. This corridor spans 22.8 km, linking Lucknow CCS Airport with Munshi Pulia through 23 stations.
Brief Scope of Work:
The work under this package involves the design and construction of the Metro Bhawan cum OCC Building near Sachivalaya metro station in Lucknow. It includes structural work, architectural finishing, plumbing, drainage, external development, road works, electrical and mechanical works, HVAC systems, fire detection, and fire fighting systems.
Following are the bidders for the package LKCC-15:
| Firm | Bid Value |
| KSM Bashir Mohammad and Sons | 101.79 crore |
| Lisha Engineers | 104.19 crore |
| Quality Buildcon | 124.27 crore |
Bidding Process:
In March 2024, UPMRC called for bids for package LKCC-15 with an estimated cost of Rs. 120.80 crore and a 600-day deadline. In May, UPMRC opened the technical bids, revealing 3 bidders for this package.
KSM placed a bid of Rs. 101.79 crore, substantially lower than UPMRC’s estimate of Rs. 120.80 crore. So, it’s likely that UPMRC will award the contract to KSM soon.
