12 Bidders for Delhi Metro Phase 4’s Package DC-10A-R

Twelve firms have submitted bids to perform architectural finishing works and install prefabricated steel roof structures at 7 new elevated stations on the Delhi Metro Magenta Line’s extension, after the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened technical bids this afternoon.

The 7 stations include Keshopur, Paschim Vihar, Peeragarhi, Mangol Puri, West Enclave, Pushpanjali and Deepali Chowk.

DMRC had originally invited tenders (bids) for Package DC-10 with 15 stations in August 2020 with an estimated cost of Rs. 183.72 crore and 24 month deadline. They opened technical bids on October 7 to reveal there was only bidder for it, Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon, and then cancelled the tendering process on October 24.

The tender was then split up into two and DMRC invited bids in December for just 7 stations between Keshopur and Deepali Chowk. They estimate this tender to cost Rs 89.76 crore and would like work to be completed within a deadline of 720 days (2 years).

Bidders:

• Canon Fasteners
• Chabbra’s Associates
• Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
• Himcon Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
• KBG Engineers
• Pioneer Fabricators Pvt. Ltd.
• Pragati Construction Consultants
• Quality Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.
• Sam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd.
• Som Projects Pvt. Ltd.
• URC Construction Pvt. Ltd.
• VRC Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Package Number: DC-10A-R

Brief Scope: Architectural Finishing Works Including Design, Fabrication, Supply, Erection & Roof sheeting of Prefabricated Steel Roof Portal Pre- Engineered Building (PEB) Structures & Foot Over Bridge (FOB) including Design & Construction (Substructure & Superstructure) & necessary changes in existing station for connection of FOB, External facade, Water Supply, Sanitary Installation, Drainage, Site development works at Seven Elevated Stations namely Keshopur, Paschim Vihar, Peeragarhi, Mangol Puri, West Enclave, Pushpanjali & Deepali Chowk on Janakpuri West to R.K.Ashram Corridor (Extn. of Line-8) of Phase-IV of Delhi MRTS

The bids have now been sent for technical evaluation which can take a couple months to complete. When that is done, the financial bids of the technically qualified bidders will be opened to reveal who’s the lowest bidder and most likely contractor for this package.

Civil construction work on these 7 stations is currently being carried out by CCECC – KEC JV under the 12.375 km Package DC-01 (Vikaspuri Ramp – Haiderpur-Badli Mor) as part of the line’s 28.92 km extension from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram in Phase 4.

DMRC plans to tomorrow open technical bids for packages DC-10B-R and DC-11 consisting of 8 stations (Madhuban Chowk to Ashok Vihar) on the Magenta Line and another 8 stations (Maujpur to Majlis Park) on the Pink Line’s 12.098 km extension. Stay tuned for a list of their bidders!

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– TMRG