THANE (Metro Rail News): Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has announced Aecom India Pvt. Ltd as the lowest bidder (L1) for the General Consultancy (GC) contract for the Thane Metro project. Aecom India submitted a bid of ₹142 crore, emerging as the lowest among the three competing bidders.
The contract is valued at approximately ₹148 crore and includes a defined completion timeline of 48 months.
The appointed contractor will provide comprehensive project management services, design review, construction supervision, quality assurance, and safety oversight. The consultant will also play a critical role in coordinating between multiple stakeholders and ensuring the timely execution of the project in line with technical and regulatory standards.
Bidders’ Details
| Firm | Bid Price |
| Aecom India Pvt. Ltd | ₹ 142 Cr |
| Ayesa Ingenieria Y Arquitectura, S.A.U | ₹ 148.1 Cr |
| Systra Mva Consulting (India) Private Limited | ₹ 170.3 Cr |
| Hill International Private Limited | ₹ 209.7 Cr |
Scope of work: Engagement of a General Consultant for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Project.
The Thane Metro project will span approximately 29 kilometres and include 22 stations. The corridor will streamline connectivity on east-west regions of Thane and integrate with existing suburban rail and metro networks. With an estimated project cost of around ₹12,200 crore, the Thane Metro has the primary objective of addressing the congestion in one of MMR’s fastest-expanding urban centres.
Also Read: Thane gets its first direct metro link to Mumbai with inauguration of Mumbai Metro Line 9
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
