LUCKNOW (Metro Rail News): Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited has announced Ranjit Buildcon Limited as the lowest bidder for the civil contract of Lucknow Metro Phase 1B. The contact is worth ₹ 3,83,98,13,629.
The bids received for the tender are:
| Bidders | Value |
| Ranjit Buildcon Limited | ₹ 383.9 Cr. |
| LCC Projects Limited | Rejected-Technical |
| PNC Infratech Ltd | ₹ 442.5 Cr. |
Lucknow Metro is the fastest constructed metro Project in India. The bids invited in January were for the Design and Construction of Main Line Elevated Viaduct from ThakurGanj Metro Station to Vasantkunj Metro Station (approx. 4.6 kms including station length) including construction of ramp (Approx. 740.00m) to connect viaduct & Depot Entry/Exit and 5 nos. of Elevated Metro Stations i.e., Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarajganj, Musabagh & Vasantkunj, including Civil, Associated Ancillary Structures, PEB structures, Architectural work, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation, Drainage, External Development, Fire Fighting arrangement, and E&M works.
The contract period for this agreement is 2738 Days.
The Lucknow Metro Phase 1A is fully operational (Red Line) and Phase-1B is under construction. The Groundwork and the construction for phase-1B is set to begin in June 2026. The second corridor spans 11.16 km from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, consisting 4.286 km of elevated track and 6.879 km underground, with 12 stations – seven underground and five elevated. The Execution of this contract will result in better connectivity and seamless travel across the city.
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