MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd (MRVC) has floated an e-tender worth ₹21,000 crore for the procurement and maintenance of 2,856 air-conditioned Vande Metro broad-gauge coaches in 12, 15, and 18-car configurations, under the rolling stock contract of the Mumbai Suburban Rail Project
Contract Details
| Opening Date | 6 September 2025 |
| Closing Date | 22 December 2025 |
| Tender Id | 2025_MRVC_873534_1 |
| Tender No. | MRVC/G/IIIA/RS/101/R1 |
| EMD | Rs. 50 Crores |
| Completion Period | 90 Months (7.5 years) for supply of Vande Metro (Suburban) Rakes EMU rakes |
| 42 months from the Appointed Date or 30 months from the handover of Developed Land whichever is later, for setting up of New Maintenance Depots including equipping existing Carsheds with M&P exclusively required for maintenance of Vande Metro (suburban) Rakes. | |
| 420 months (35 years) for Comprehensive Maintenance. |
The bid submission process will begin on December 8, and the bids will be opened on December 22. The first prototype rake is expected to arrive in Mumbai approximately two years after the contract is awarded.
The contract includes the procurement and 35-year maintenance of 2,856 fully air-conditioned Vande Metro suburban coaches for Mumbai Suburban Rail Project.
Brief Scope of Work: Procurement cum Maintenance of 2856 Cars in configuration of 12/15/18-Car Air-Conditioned Vande Metro (Suburban) Broad Gauge Rakes with comprehensive maintenance for 35 years including setting up of two New Maintenance Depots under MUTP-III and MUTP-3A.”
As per the officials,”These rakes will be in 12-, 15-, and 18-car formations as per requirements and feasibility of operation, significantly enhancing passenger capacity, comfort, and safety across the city’s lifeline,”.
A MRVC Official also mentioned “The tender will also follow the Make in India policy, ensuring significant domestic manufacturing and technology integration,” as reported by Times of India.
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