Lucknow (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has invited bids to conduct a comprehensive topographical survey for the 11.165 km long Lucknow Metro Phase 1B project (Line 2). This Line will connect Charbagh Railway Station and Vasant Kunj with 12 stations.
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Package LKTS-01
Package LKTS-01 is the initial contract proposed for the development of Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor (Line-2). It will traverse through Old Lucknow.
Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1B
In 2024, the UP government approved the construction of Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1B at an estimated cost of Rs. 5801.05 crore. However, Lucknow Metro’s Phase 1B has not been approved by the Central Government’s Public Investment Board (PIB) within the Finance Ministry.
East-West corridor
According to the updated Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Phase 1B, the new line (East-West Corridor) will have a total length of 11.165 km. Of this, 4.286 km will be elevated and include 5 stations, while the remaining 6.879 km will be developed underground, with 7 stations.
Details of the tender
The Estimated Cost for the contract is Rs 24.32 lakhs.
The Contract Duration is 3 months. The Pre-bid Meeting will take place on August 6, 2024.
The deadline for the Bid Submission is August 27, 2024.
The Technical Bid Opening will take place on August 28, 2024.
Scope of Work
The work under this contract includes a Detailed Topographical Survey of the Lucknow Metro’s East-West Corridor (from Charbagh to Vasantkunj), encompassing the depot at Hardoi Road. It also involves the Alignment Design for the Main Line and Depot entry-exit line for the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase 1B.
Future Prospects
As the next step in the development of Line 2, UPMRC will commence the bidding process for geotechnical work along the East-West Corridor. The purpose of these studies is to obtain essential data needed to develop a detailed design for the structures and to select the appropriate machinery, methods, and technologies for construction.
