MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has floated a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a Project Management, Design, Procurement Support, and Supervision Consultant for the development and upgradation of terminal, navigational, and emergency infrastructure under Mumbai Water Metro Phase 1. The assignment covers 26 terminals spanning 16 routes; eight existing and eight new across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Phase 1 Scope: 16 Routes and 26 Terminals
Phase 1 of the Mumbai Water Metro Project encompasses 16 routes (8 existing, 8 new) and 26 terminals across the MMR, connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Vasai, and Mira-Bhayander. Three terminals, Gateway of India, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), and Nariman Point are being developed directly by MMB or other designated agencies and are excluded from the core PMC scope, though the consultant will be responsible for coordinating interface requirements with these entities.
| Existing Routes (8) | |
|---|---|
| 1. Versova – Madh | 5. Gateway of India – Mandwa |
| 2. Borivali/Marve – Esselworld | 6. New Ferry Wharf – Mandwa |
| 3. Marve – Manori | 7. Belapur – Nerul |
| 4. Gateway of India – Elephanta | 8. Belapur – Elephanta |
| Proposed New Routes (8) | |
|---|---|
| 1. Vasai – Mira-Bhayander | 5. Gateway of India – NMIA |
| 2. Jessel Park – Fountain – Gaimukh – Nagla Bunder – Nagale – Kalher | 6. Gateway of India – Vashi |
| 3. Vashi – Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) | 7. Kalyan – Dombivli – Mumbra – Kalher – Kolshet |
| 4. Belapur – NMIA | 8. Bandra – Worli – Nariman Point |
Consultant’s Scope of Services
Selection of Project Management, Design, Procurement Support, and Supervision Consultant for Development and Upgradation of Terminal, Navigational and Emergency Infrastructure for Mumbai Water Metro Phase 1
Tender Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) |
| Tender Reference | MMB/CEO/Planning-1/2026/ |
| Nature of Assignment | Selection of PMC for Mumbai Water Metro Phase 1 |
| EMD | ₹16,00,000 (₹16 lakh) |
| Tender Document Fee | ₹3,540 (incl. GST, non-refundable, via Net Banking) |
| Document Download | 17 April 2026 (17:00 hrs) to 7 May 2026 (12:00 hrs) |
| Seek Clarification | 17 April 2026 to 24 April 2026 (11:00 hrs) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting | 24 April 2026, 12:00 hrs (MMB Office, Ballard Estate) |
| Bid Submission Window | 24 April 2026 (18:00 hrs) to 7 May 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Bid Opening | 8 May 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Bid Validity | 90 days from date of bid opening |
Mumbai Water Metro Project Background
The Government of Maharashtra is pursuing a large-scale expansion of passenger water transport in the MMR to ease pressure on road and rail networks and leverage the region’s extensive coastal and creek geography. Mumbai currently hosts around 1.6 crore annual water transport passengers across 21 existing routes. A comprehensive Pre-feasibility Study and Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared by Kochi Water Metro Limited (KMWL), which recommended the upgradation of 20 terminals on existing routes and the development of 24 new terminals on 12 new routes.
The project is to be implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model: the Authority (MMB) will develop civil and associated infrastructure, while private concessionaires will handle vessel procurement, operation, and maintenance.
Also Read: Aecom India wins General Consultancy Contract of Thane Integral Ring Metro Project
Discover how AI is bringing the next phase of sustainable urban rail mobility for Viksit Bharat at InnoMetro 2026, India’s prime exhibition and conference for metro & railways, which is going to be held on 21-22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Register Now: https://zma.page/ek
