BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (MPMRCL) has declared TUV India as the lowest bidder for its Independent Safety Assessor Contract BH-IN-11 for Bhopal & Indore metro.
Scope of the Contract
The Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) selected by Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co Limited (MPMRCL) will conduct a thorough safety evaluation and audit of the Signaling & Train Control system, inspecting the interfaces with the rolling stock, the platform screen door system at underground stations, and additional systems including track, 750 V third rail traction, and automatic fare collection (AFC).
The Contract
In September 2023, MPMRCL issued bids for consultancy services (Package BH-IN-11) with an undisclosed estimated value and a contract duration of 3.5 years. The technical bids were unveiled in December 2023, unveiling three participating bidders.
The Bidders and their Bid
The bidders for the contract and their bids are mentioned below:
| Company | Bid |
| TUV INDIA Pvt. Ltd. | Rs 6.68 Crore |
| Bureau Veritas (India) Pvt. Ltd. | Rs 6.78 Crore |
| TUV SUD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. | Rs 16.47 Crore |
Immediate Assignment
The primary task upon appointment would be to conduct an independent safety assessment of the priority corridor (1st stretch) of both systems. This assessment is crucial for successfully passing the final inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) and initiating commercial operations.
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