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NHSRCL invites bids for balance construction and other works in connection with RUB on Single Line Railway track

Name of Work

Balance construction works including launching of 6 nos. precast RCC boxes, P-Way works and other associated works in connection with One No. Road Under Bridge (RUB) on Single Line Railway track (Connecting Chord line between Ahmedabad-Vadodara line & Godhra -Vadodara Line at High Speed Rail Alignment between Mumbai & Ahmedabad (HSRMA) Chainage KM 402/935M in Karodiya Village, Vadodara.

Important Details

CONTRACT PACKAGE NO: NHSRCL/BRC/2021/05

  Estimated Cost: INR 1.40 Crores

  Completion Period: 03 months

  Availability of Tender Documents: 07.04.2021 from 09:00 Hrs to 21.04.2021 up to 15:00 Hrs

Pre-Bid Meeting: 10.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs

  Tender submission start date: 14.04.2021 at 09:00 Hrs

Tender submission end date: 21.04.2021 at 15:00 Hrs

Technical Bid Opening Date: 22.04.2021 at 15:30 Hrs

Scope of Work

The scope of work in brief is given below, but the scope also includes all other requirements stipulated in various parts/volumes of the contract document including appendices and annexure-

 1. The work involves in this contract includes launching of 6 nos of RCC Boxes of size 6.0 m X 4.65 m, 3m long segments for one RUB of 18.10 m barrel length under the existing single line Railway track (Connecting chord line between Ahmedabad-Vadodara line and Godhara-Vadodara line) in lieu of proposed second Railway track in future for providing Road under Bridge at HSRMA chainage: km402/935m in Karodiya village, Vadodara by using “Cut and Cover Method”.

2. The Contractor shall submit the detailed method statement for launching of RCC Box segments of the RUB within 14 days of the Letter of Acceptance/ prior to commencement of the works at site. The method statement shall have to be approved by the Engineer. The method statement of launching shall include but not limited thereto the following minimum details.

  • Numbers and capacity of cranes to be used along with their load chart of the cranes, safety inspection report by the Charted Engineer/ any other competent authorities. Capacity of cranes shall be assessed which should be more than 1.5 times of the load to be handled.
  • Number and capacity of all the lifting tools along with safety inspection report by the Charted Engineer/ any other competent authority.
  • Numbers of other Equipments & tools to be used in launching operation, i.e. spreader beams, slings etc.
  • Narrative and Pictorial representation of procedure of the handling, lifting, hauling, transporting and launching of RCC Boxes at the final location considering maximum safe working load of the cranes with respect to the working radius and maximum boom height.
  • Detailed working Launching scheme, planning and programme for all the activities to be carried out prior to and during the Railway traffic block as per the guidelines issued in tender, drawings and instructions stipulated in circulars, letters time to time from Railway Board and CBE office, Western Railway HQ, Churchgate in connection with launching and erection.

3. Prior to launching of the actual box segment, it must be ensured to demonstrate the capacity of the crane to lift the required weight corresponding to required radius and boom height at mock location in presence of the Engineer in charge or his representative.

4. The work mainly be executed at the location mentioned above in the drawing, however the location of work can be changed within the jurisdiction of NHSRCL Vadodara, if the need arises. No extra claim of payment shall be entertained on account of this. NHSRCL reserves the right for change of such location. 5. The work is to be executed as per the Railway’s approved Drawing GAD N0. PCE 28212- DRM/2- D, Type Plan No. TP-BR-54/HQ-2018 & Type Plan No. TP-BR-55/HQ-2018, however actually item to be operated shall be as per the tender schedule & site condition. Decision of Engineer-incharge or his representative shall be final and binding on the contractor. All construction/launching materials to be used in the work shall be as per relevant IS/IRS specification, wherever applicable, and shall be approved by Engineer in charge before use in work.

6. The work shall be done as per instructions given by site Engineer and as per Railway’s standard specification for materials and work.

7. Contractor shall take all care to avoid any damage to underground cables, telephone cable, OFC cables, water pipe lines, sewerage system etc. Any damage to the railway property/ any other utilities on account of contractor’s negligence shall be made good at contractor’s cost.

8. Any root or branch of tree infringing the work shall be cut/trimmed by the contractor at his own cost. Necessary permission in regard to these shall be obtained. No extra payment shall be made.

9. In case of any dispute arising out of the punctuation and or any typographical error in the schedule, the same will be corrected with reference to USSOR-2011 of Western Railway in original manuscript available with COS/WA.

10. Contractor will not be entitled for any claims if any of the items indicated in the schedule is not got done or not given to him.

11. Time is the essence of contract. The contractor shall submit a Bar Chart/CPM/PERT chart within 14 days of award of the work for completing the work within the completion period. Progress shall be maintained strictly in accordance with the programme submitted by the contractor in the said chart time to time and as accepted by the Engineer-in-charge.

12. In terms of CTE-CCG’s letter No. W 632/0 (Gangman uniform) Vol. I dated 18.03.2016, contractor should ensure that workman of contractor wear safety type of reflective jackets invariably while working on site in vicinity of Railway Track

13. The segments of RCC Box are to be launched below track after removing the track and cutting the formation to form a complete box during a full traffic block.

14. Contractor shall have to make all the arrangements for launching the box well before the traffic block at site as per the approved planning.

15. Contractor shall have to prepare the launching plan in consultation with the Engineer-in-charge.

16. The contractor shall also execute the work related to the P-Way items as mentioned in the Bill of Quantity along with other works such as construction of retaining wall/toe wall/return wall/any other element as required.

17. All construction/launching materials to be used in the work shall be as per relevant IS specification, wherever applicable, and shall be approved by Engineer in charge before use in work.

18. Only approved design mix shall be used for the concreting works.

Further Details

Tender document can only be obtained online on the website – https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app

Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is India’s first high-speed rail line connecting Mumbai with Ahmedabad with route length of 508 km. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 but has been delayed due to land acquisition issues with now expected to become fully operational by 2027. Once completed, the travel distance time between the two cities will reduced to 2 hrs with trains operating at top speed of 320 km per hour.

Eaton introduces internationally-acclaimed EnergyAware UPS in India

New Delhi: Eaton, a global power management company, launched an industry-first data centre solution – EnergyAware UPS using UPS-as-a-reserve (UPSaaR) in India. The solution will enable data centres to contribute to renewable energy and also earn from their UPS investments. As per the estimates, a data centre could receive approximately $60,000 per MW / per year for its non-used capacity.

In India, the colocation/third-party data centre market is growing at a CAGR between 7 per cent and 8 per cent, raising the utilization levels of servers and increasing power requirements. EnergyAware is designed for data centre applications and can be used in any high-capacity IT load, industrial or manufacturing. 

With its outstanding commitment to innovation, high-value solutions, and thought leadership, Eaton’s EnergyAware Solution has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan in the Indian UPS industry as a reserve system for data centres. 

While addressing Eaton Managing Director-India, Electrical Sector Mr. Syed Sajjadh Ali commented, “As individuals and as an industry, we are all aware of our obligation to rethink our role as power consumers. The Data Centre industry continues to face challenges in reducing its carbon emissions and optimizing energy efficiency. Eaton’s EnergyAware technology allows large Data Centre operators to give back energy to the grid. The primary role of the UPS doesn’t change, but by creating UPS as a Reserve (UPSaaR) through EnergyAware, organizations can enable Energy Transition. With UPSaaR, organizations can offset both their Capex cost while contributing towards reducing the carbon footprint and enabling renewable energy.” 

“We are delighted that the EnergyAware Solution has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its contribution to powering Data Centres of the future. We have created these innovative energy storage technologies for cities that can increase the number of renewables on the grid through providing much-needed stability, whilst still providing a commercial benefit.” Mr. Sajjadh Ali had commented.

About Eaton

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. For more information visit: www.eaton.com

DMRC invites bids for supply of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for Phase-4

NEW DELHI, (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has now invited online E-tender from eligible applicants for the supply and commissioning of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for Phase-4 of Delhi Metro

Name of Work

Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Ballasted/Ballastless Track in Mukundpur Depot for augmentation of additional maintenance facilities in Standard Gauge Corridor of Delhi MRTS Project of Phase-IV

Important Details

CONTRACT NO – DT-12

Estimated Cost:  INR 9.63 Crore

  Completion Period: 24 months from the date of issue of Letter of Acceptance

  Availability of Tender Documents:  From 05.04.2021 to 04.05.2021 up to 16:00 Hrs

  Pre-Bid Meeting: 13.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs

  Tender submission start date: 28.04.2021 at 09:00 Hrs

  Tender submission end date: 04.05.2021 at 16:00 Hrs

  Bid Opening Date: 05.05.2021 at 16:00 Hrs

  Scope of work

  The scope of work shall include but not limited to the following –

  • Supply of P. Way materials such as glued insulated joints (except Rails, Ballastless/Ballasted Turnout and Scissor Cross over which shall be supplied by the Employer). The contractor will make arrangements for mechanized handling and transportation of all materials (including the materials supplied by the Employer) to the site of work.
  • Railway Board under their letter No. 2010/Proj./Genl/3/3 dated 23.12.2011 have issued ‘Technical standard for Track Structure for Metro Railways/MRTS Systems “a copy of which is enclosed as Annexure ‘A’ of Particulars Specifications provided in the documents. The tenders design shall comply with these standards unless instructed by Employer.
  • Design of plinth / slab type track structure.
  • Setting-out final alignment.
  • Welding of UIC 60 IRS-T-12-2009, 1080/880 grade head hardened rails using the specified welding techniques.
  • Provision of shear connector, wherever required, between 1stpour and 2ndpour reinforced concrete for ballastless track.
  • Testing of components and installation methods

Further Details

For more information and further details on scope of work, Tender document can be obtained online after registration of tenderer on the website – https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

For further information in this regard bidders are advised to contact on –

011- 49424307, 011-49424365 or 011-23417910, 011-23415838.

PNC Infratech emerged as single bidder for Haridwar PRT Project

DEHRADUN, (Metro Rail News): PNC Infratech Ltd on Monday emerged as the only bidder for the development of Personalised Rapid Transit (PRT) System in Haridwar as per Uttarakhand Metro Rail Corporation (UKMRC).

This PRT system, called as ‘Haridwar Darshan’, is to be built on PPP mode and got approval from the Uttarakhand Government in June 2020. UKMRC invited Expression of Interest cum Request for Qualification to shortlist private entities to bid as ‘concessionaire’ for development of this project in November 2020.

Project Details

Tender reference No: UM-140/EOI cum RFQ PRT Haridwar/2020-21/01

Scope of Work: Development of Personalised Rapid Transit (PRT) System in Haridwar city of Uttarakhand called “Haridwar Darshan” under Design Built Finance Operate and Transfer (DBFOT basis) – (PPP MODEL)

Proposed PRT Corridors

  • Sitapur – Bharat Mata Temple 14.0 km
  • City Hospital – Daksha Temple 3.0 km
  • Ganeshpuram – DAV School 2.0 km
  • Valmiki Chowk – Laltaro Bridge 0.65 km
  • Total 19.65 km

The PRT corridors are mainly on the Major roads of the city and are planned to be elevated within the Right of way (ROW) on the central verge of the roads.

As now only single EOI received, it will be important to know whether UKMRC will go ahead with PNC Infratech, subject to technical & financial evaluation or if not find satisfactory, it will invite re-tender for the same.

DMRC invites EOI for establishment of National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre

NEW DELHI, (Metro Rail News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested applicants for establishment of National Metro Rail Knowledge Centre (NMRKC) near Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station.

Important Details

Tender Reference Number: EOI/DMRC/NMRKC

Estimated Cost:  INR 46.36 Crores

  Completion Period: 15 Months

  Availability of EOI Documents:  On 06.04.2021 from 09:00 Hrs to 05.05.2021 up to 15:00 Hrs

  Pre-EOI Meeting: 13.04.2021 at 11:00 Hrs.

  EOI submission start date: 28.04.2021 at 09:00 Hrs

  EOI submission end date: 05.05.2021 at 15:00 Hrs

  EOI Opening Date: 06.05.2021 at 15:00 Hrs

Specifications of Work

The NMRKC building shall be constructed at a plot identified near Vishwavidyalaya Metro station in north Delhi. The building shall have 2 Basements + Ground + 2 Floors + Terrace -1 & 2 and construction will be done as per specifications approved by DMRC.

  • Total Plot Area 1 & 2 – 5,800 square meters (approx.) 
  • Total Floor Area available for commercial purpose – 7,680 square meters (approx.)
  • Floors – 2 Basement + Ground Floor + 2 Floors + Terrace-1 + Terrace -2
  • Location – Near Vishwavidyalaya Metro station

The concessionaire will construct the NMRKC building and handover to DMRC for the operation of the Knowledge centre. The construction will be done as per the design and specifications approved by DMRC and the concessionaire shall have no authority to make any changes in the civil, electrical or other structural specifications.

According to EOI notice, NMRKC will showcase the growth and development of Metro railway in India and will act as a hub of knowledge about Metro technology. The centre will exhibit materials and displays chronicling the evolution of the Metro rail in India and will also have provisions for audio visual screening of films and documentaries, research work with the help of books and other archival publications about the Metro. Such a centre will not only help in communicating to the public, the immense challenges involved in constructing and operating the Metro, but will also help in archiving important landmarks regarding Metro construction in India.

Further Details

  EOI document can only be obtained online after registration of applicant on the website –

https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

  For further information in this regard bidders are advised to contact on –

  0120-4200 462, 0120- 4001 002/5, 0120-6277 787 or 011-23417910/12.

Delhi Metro Red, Blue and Yellow Line trains to have 8 Coaches

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): In order to make Delhi Metro decongested, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to run 8 coaches trains on Red (Rithala – Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda), Blue (Dwarka Sector 21 – Noida Electronic City/Vaishali) and Yellow (Huda City Centre – Samaypur Badli) Lines from present 6 coaches train on these lines.

The decision is also important as the corona cases continue to rise in the National Capital Region (NCR) and to maintain social distancing in the Delhi Metro and make trains operating on these lines less crowded with more convenience to the commuters.

DMRC has already initiated the work to add coaches on trains operating on this route and this activity is being carried out in phase manner. All metro trains on these three lines will have 8 coaches by the end of this year. A total of 120 coaches will be added to complete the work

On Yellow line, work of adding coaches will be completed by the end of this month. Out of these 120 coaches, 80 coaches have been purchase from Bombardier and the remaining 40 coaches from BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited).

According to DMRC spokesperson, “This activity is being carried out to increase the carrying capacity of the three main corridors of the Delhi Metro – Red Line, Blue Line and Yellow Line, which contribute to almost 40-50 % of passenger utilization every day”.

At present, Delhi Metro has a fleet of 336 train sets including 181 six-coach trains, 133 eight-coach trains and 22 four-coach trains.

Bangalore Metro invites tender for providing App Services for Mobile Ticketing and Smart Card Recharge

BENGALURU, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) invites the sealed Tenders (Single Stage-Two Cover System) for providing App Services for Mobile Ticketing and Smart Card Recharge from eligible and experienced payment service providers in India.

Name of Work

Providing B2C APP Services for QR Code mobile ticketing and Recharge of Contactless Smart Cards (CSCs) in BMRCL AFC System

Important Details

Tender No. – 4AFC-PPI

Contract Period 3 years from the date of issue of ‘Letter of Acceptance’

Document Sale Date – From 02-04-2021 until midnight of 01-05-2021

Pre Bid Meeting Date – 21-04-2021 at 11:00 Hrs

Bid Submission Date 20-05-2021 from 11:00 Hrs to 15:00 Hrs

Opening Date of Bid 20-05-2021 at 15:30 Hrs

Place of Submission & Opening of Tenders – Office of the Managing Director,

  Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.,

  III Floor, BMTC Complex,

  K H Road, Shanthinagar,

  Bangalore – 560 027, Karnataka

Further Details

For more information and regarding detailed scope of works, applicants can download the tender documents from BMRCL website – www.bmrc.co.in

JSPL posts highest ever production & sales in FY 2020-21

NEW DELHI, DELHI, Metro Rail News: Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) has ended the fiscal year on a strong note with sales hitting a new record of 786,000 tonnes in Mar’21 (up 61% y-o-y). A combination of robust domestic demand, attractive export markets (accounting for 38% of sales) and a wide range of products have all contributed to JSPL reporting the steepest rise in monthly sales in FY21. With
Mar’21 production also rising by 21% y-o-y to 730,000 tonnes, 4QFY21 production has comfortably crossed the 2 million tonnes mark for the first time ever (2.07 mt). The company’s operations have displayed resilience in the face of the pandemic, posting the highest ever production and sales in FY21 of 7.51mt (+19% y-o-y) and 7.28mt (+20% y-o-y) respectively. Exports accounted for 35% of sales in FY21 compared to 13% in the prior year.

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In Million tonnes Q4FY21 Q4FY20 FY21 FY20 Production 2.07 1.54 7.51 6.30 Sales 1.91 1.39 7.28 6.06 Exports (% of sales) 27% 15% 35% 13% “We are proud of our team for producing 7.51 million tons of steel in this financial year marred by the global pandemic. This remarkable growth during the most challenging time period has been possible due to our firm belief in the India growth story, our focus on creating opportunities in adversity and the dedication of each & every member of the JSPL family. We firmly remain committed to contributing to an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. We will continue to work towards our target of 15:15:50, i.e., 15,000 Cr EBITDA: 15,000 Cr Net Debt: 50,000 Cr Gross Turnover,” said Mr V R Sharma, Managing Director, JSPL.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innometro 2021

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): Artificial Intelligence (AI) emphasizes the development of technologies or machines which is working like a human being. AI serviced working like a human recognition, problem solving, learning, planning, data prediction, chat-box and many more.

Few AI Solutions which we use in our daily routine is:

  • SIRI
  • TESLA
  • NETFLIX
  • ALEXA
  • GOOGLE etc.

There are some Industries which using Artificial Intelligence again and again that is:

  1. Business: In business industries use Artificial Intelligence services in the form of spam, filters, voice to text features, security surveillance etc.
  2. Education: By using services like Acuity, MS Team, Doodle, Google Duo and many more.
  3. Automobile: By using Navigation option, Driver Assist, Alexa etc.
  4. Healthcare: By using Digital Consultations, Robotics Surgery, MRI/CT scan machines etc.

As we all know India is a developing country which simply means we need this type of development more which grew the nations in terms of technology. Artificial Intelligence services reduces the human work and it saves time and cost both. Now a day’s people need updating for example in past time people communicate with another people through writing a letter, plays etc. but now we communicate through social media with different social networking applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and many more. As like that when time changes technology also upgrades. It helps us to develop our lifestyle.

Regarding this topic, InnoMetroA Global Event Platform for Metro, Railway, RRTS, HSR & Allied Sector is organised from 28th April 2021 to 30th April 2021. It gives you exposure and showcase how technologies changes in future and in which sector. So, register yourself in Innometro 2021 as a delegate, exhibitor, speaker. #INNOMETRO2021

Click here for Registration

Exhibitor: https://www.innometro.com/exhibitor-registration/

Delegate: https://www.innometro.com/delegate-registration/

Speaker:  https://www.innometro.com/speaker/

Reasons to attend InnoMetro 2021- A Global Event Platform for Metro & Rail Sector

NEW DELHI, INDIA (Metro Rail News): InnoMetro brings Metro, Railway, RRTS, High- Speed Rail, and Allied Sector professionals in a line to witness the latest technology and innovation three-day insightful conference.

The program is customized to maximize penetration into key trends affecting the urban mobility sector while offering one-to-one networking opportunities for you and your peers.

Our aim is to create an atmosphere for participants to become active, bring in their own experiences, initiatives and open issues about how to upgrade technology and innovation in all over the world. Our conversation approach helps to reduce barriers to collaboration and cooperation through goal-oriented and supervised discussions. Our speakers will provide you new ideas for businesses with greater understanding of the needs of cities and citizens and academia with a greater awareness of political realities and economic constraints.

Maintaining the focus on audience quality and demand, the event creates the optimum platform for latest technology & innovations with new product demonstrations. Register yourself for this unique opportunity to make new contacts and share experience, facilitated through panel discussion, interaction with speakers.

REASONS TO ATTEND INNOMETRO 2021:

  • Sessions & Speakers: We have arranged an exciting and needful topical agenda for our audience. Gain access to a combination of panel discussions, live sessions, keynotes presentation, Q/A Session.
  • One- two- one Meeting: Connect with all your fellow attendees and potential new speakers through our dedicated online meetings platform and networking sessions. Pre-schedule or conduct instant video meetings.
  • A Fully Interactive Audience: It’s the interactions that make events special. That’s why we’re ensuring that all presentations, keynotes, Q/A Session, panel discussions and everything else you can think of will have the full interactive capability.
  • The Digital Experience: Search, access and communicate with the most innovative Speakers from your own desk. Whatever your current requirements, you will be able to find the latest services and technology solutions across the entire value chain.
  • Grow your Business: InnoMetro gives you an opportunity to increase your business networking in just 3 days. Live interactions, Panel discussions, Q/A Session etc. gives you a path to run your business in the rightest way and also help you to boost your business.

Agenda:

Our three-day agenda includes a keynote presentation, panel discussions, innovative topics, interactive sessions, and will feature Key-decision makers responsible for pioneering the digital transformation of the Metro, Railway, RRTS, High-Speed Rail & Allied Sector. The programme on each day will focus on specific topics and themes. 

Topics:

  • Realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
  • Advanced Signalling & Telecom Technologies.
  • Modernization & Repair of Rolling Stock.
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
  • Blockchain & Robotics.
  • Ticketing and Passenger information systems.
  • Transport Infra- Financing.
  • Mobility-as-a Service.
  • Workplace diversity and technical skills gaps.
  • Cyber Physical Security.
  • Safety Systems. 
  • Assets Maintenance and Predictive Analysis.

Target Audiences:

  • Officials and Key decision makers from Central and State Government Authorities.
  • Ministry of Railways.
  • MOHUA.
  • Metro Rail News Operators.
  • Indian Railways and Coach Factories.
  • Engineering & Construction Firms.
  • Contractors & Builders.
  • Architect and Consulting Firms.
  • Public Sector Undertakings.
  • Solution Providers.
  • OEMs.
  • Banking & Funding Institutions.
  • Urban Planner & Consultants.
  • Legal Firms.
  • Research & Development Organization.
  • Smart Cities Development Authorities.

Links for Registration:

Exhibitor: https://www.innometro.com/exhibitor-registration/

Delegate: https://www.innometro.com/delegate-registration/

Speaker: https://www.innometro.com/speaker