DRA ? DMRC JV secures Thane depot contract

25 Dec 2023 CW Team

Designated as Package D-1, the Thane Depot is a crucial element of the MAHSR project led by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL). Encompassing a sprawling 58-hectare land parcel near Bharodi and Anjur villages in Maharashtra, this depot will play a vital role in housing and maintaining Shinkansen train sets. Notably, it is poised to become the project?s second-largest train depot, following the Sabarmati Depot currently in progress north of Ahmedabad.

Primarily designed for light maintenance work, the Thane Depot will initially feature 4 inspection lines (expandable to 8 in the future), 10 stabling lines (with a future capacity of 31), an inspection bay, and a washing plant. These facilities are critical for the upkeep and seamless operation of the high-speed trains along the Mumbai ? Ahmedabad corridor.

The tendering process for the construction of the Thane Depot began in December 2022, with an undisclosed estimate and a construction deadline of 2010 days (approximately 5.5 years). Technical bids from four contenders were opened in May, leading to the disqualification of KEC International during the evaluation phase due to non-compliance with tender conditions.

DRA ? DMRC JV emerged as the lowest bidder with a bid value of Rs 9.45 billion (L1), outperforming Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Rs 15.7 billion (L2) and SCC ? PREMCO JV at Rs 21 billion (L3).

The extensive scope of work involves the design and construction of the Thane Depot, encompassing civil works, building structures, inspection sheds, maintenance facilities, and the installation, testing, and commissioning of associated works within the state of Maharashtra for the MAHSR project.

While the estimate from NHSRCL remains undisclosed, the bid by DRA ? DMRC JV is significantly lower than competing bids, suggesting a high probability of the contract being awarded to them without an extended retendering process. This achievement follows their win in November for the redevelopment contract of Ahmedabad Railway Station from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).

This contract marks the final major civil contract pending award for the MAHSR project. In December 2022, Sojitz Corporation ? Larsen & Toubro JV secured the civil construction contract for the Sabarmati Depot (Package D2). The smallest depot, located in Surat, is already under construction as part of the 237.1 km civil Package C4.

DRA ? DMRC JV's success in securing the Thane Depot construction contract underscores their expertise and significant contribution to the transformative Mumbai ? Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.

In a significant milestone for the Mumbai ? Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Bullet Train initiative, Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon ? Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DRA ? DMRC JV) has emerged as the lowest bidder to undertake the construction of the Thane Depot (Package D-1). This success positions them as pivotal contributors to the expansive 508.17 km high-speed rail network. Designated as Package D-1, the Thane Depot is a crucial element of the MAHSR project led by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL). Encompassing a sprawling 58-hectare land parcel near Bharodi and Anjur villages in Maharashtra, this depot will play a vital role in housing and maintaining Shinkansen train sets. Notably, it is poised to become the project?s second-largest train depot, following the Sabarmati Depot currently in progress north of Ahmedabad. Primarily designed for light maintenance work, the Thane Depot will initially feature 4 inspection lines (expandable to 8 in the future), 10 stabling lines (with a future capacity of 31), an inspection bay, and a washing plant. These facilities are critical for the upkeep and seamless operation of the high-speed trains along the Mumbai ? Ahmedabad corridor. The tendering process for the construction of the Thane Depot began in December 2022, with an undisclosed estimate and a construction deadline of 2010 days (approximately 5.5 years). Technical bids from four contenders were opened in May, leading to the disqualification of KEC International during the evaluation phase due to non-compliance with tender conditions. DRA ? DMRC JV emerged as the lowest bidder with a bid value of Rs 9.45 billion (L1), outperforming Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Rs 15.7 billion (L2) and SCC ? PREMCO JV at Rs 21 billion (L3). The extensive scope of work involves the design and construction of the Thane Depot, encompassing civil works, building structures, inspection sheds, maintenance facilities, and the installation, testing, and commissioning of associated works within the state of Maharashtra for the MAHSR project. While the estimate from NHSRCL remains undisclosed, the bid by DRA ? DMRC JV is significantly lower than competing bids, suggesting a high probability of the contract being awarded to them without an extended retendering process. This achievement follows their win in November for the redevelopment contract of Ahmedabad Railway Station from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). This contract marks the final major civil contract pending award for the MAHSR project. In December 2022, Sojitz Corporation ? Larsen & Toubro JV secured the civil construction contract for the Sabarmati Depot (Package D2). The smallest depot, located in Surat, is already under construction as part of the 237.1 km civil Package C4. DRA ? DMRC JV's success in securing the Thane Depot construction contract underscores their expertise and significant contribution to the transformative Mumbai ? Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.