Bengaluru (Metro Rail News): The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSPR) progressed as Karnataka’s Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) has announced NCC as the lowest Bidder for Package C4B of Corridor 4 ( Kanaka Line). Line 4 spans 46.88 km from Heelalige to Rajanukunte through 19 stations. Meanwhile, the Package includes the construction of 9 stations on this line.
Bidding Process
NCC’s Bid Value: Rs. 649.15 crore
Karnataka’s Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) floated a tender for this contract at Rs. 528.05 crore estimate, with a 2-year deadline.
Furthermore, technical bids were opened in September to reveal that NCC and RVNL – Rithwik JV were the only 2 firms that have submitted the bids.
Contracts Scope of Work
The scope of work under Package C4B includes the civil construction of 9 stations of Corridor 4.
Stations
- Channasandra
- Horamavu
- Hennur
- Thanisandra
- R. K. Hegdenagar
- Jakkur
- Yelahanka
- Muddanahalli
- Rajankunte
KRIDE’s Brief Scope: Design & Construction of Nine (9 Nos.) Stations i.e. Elevated (1 No.) and At-Grade (8 Nos.) BSRP Stations of Corridor-4B at Channasandra, Horamavu, Hennur, Thanisandra, R. K. Hegdenagar, Jakkur, Yelahanka, Muddanahalli, Rajankunte including Civil, Structural, Entry / Exit Structure, Steel FOB, Roof Structures, PEB works Architectural finishes and E&M Works and Detailed Design & Engineering (DDC) with all associated works for Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP)
The scope also includes the systems installation work such as electrical & mechanical (E&M), pre-engineered building (PEB) roof, and architectural finishing on Corridor 4.
Progress Ahead
NCC has submitted a bid amounting to Rs. 649.15 crore, which reflects a 22.93% increase over KRIDE’s estimated cost of Rs. 528.05 crore. This situation indicates that the contract is progressing to the negotiation stage.
RVNL Led JV Receives LOA for C4A
During the technical evaluation, The RVNL – Rithwik JV’s bid was disqualified as K-Ride has recently awarded LOA of Package C4A to the Joint Venture. In November 2024, RVNL – Rithwik JV was declared as the lowest bidder for the package C4A.
