MPMRCL Floats Rs 1,018.7 Mn Tender For Lifts And Escalators

23 Apr 2026 CW Team

The invitation to tender calls for delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of passenger lifts and escalators and associated civil and electrical integration works. Bidders will be required to demonstrate prior experience, technical compliance and the capacity to execute within project timelines. The authority has stipulated standard qualification criteria and technical specifications to ensure compatibility with rolling stock and station layouts.

The contract will improve access for persons with reduced mobility and will reduce congestion at entry and exit points during peak hours. Procurement of certified equipment will support operational reliability and maintenance predictability over the asset life cycle. Provision of escalators and lifts is being aligned with station design to facilitate intermodal connectivity and safer passenger flows.

The tender process will follow statutory procurement rules and the award will be subject to technical evaluation and commercial assessment. Successful delivery and commissioning will be coordinated with civil works to minimise disruption to construction schedules and to enable commissioning of stations as sections become operational. Suppliers and contractors interested in participating will monitor the authority channel for formal tender documents and clarifications.

The procurement will create opportunities for local suppliers and will encourage adherence to prescribed quality certifications and warranty obligations. The authority will require bidders to provide after sales maintenance arrangements and spares support to ensure operational continuity. Close coordination with metro operations and passenger information teams will be necessary to integrate the new equipment into service schedules and maintenance plans.

The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) has floated a tender worth Rs 1,018.7 million (Rs 1,018.7 mn) for the procurement of lifts and escalators for the Indore Metro. The procurement covers equipment and associated works intended to enhance station accessibility and passenger movement across the network. The move forms part of ongoing efforts to equip stations with vertical transport solutions that meet national safety and accessibility norms. The invitation to tender calls for delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of passenger lifts and escalators and associated civil and electrical integration works. Bidders will be required to demonstrate prior experience, technical compliance and the capacity to execute within project timelines. The authority has stipulated standard qualification criteria and technical specifications to ensure compatibility with rolling stock and station layouts. The contract will improve access for persons with reduced mobility and will reduce congestion at entry and exit points during peak hours. Procurement of certified equipment will support operational reliability and maintenance predictability over the asset life cycle. Provision of escalators and lifts is being aligned with station design to facilitate intermodal connectivity and safer passenger flows. The tender process will follow statutory procurement rules and the award will be subject to technical evaluation and commercial assessment. Successful delivery and commissioning will be coordinated with civil works to minimise disruption to construction schedules and to enable commissioning of stations as sections become operational. Suppliers and contractors interested in participating will monitor the authority channel for formal tender documents and clarifications. The procurement will create opportunities for local suppliers and will encourage adherence to prescribed quality certifications and warranty obligations. The authority will require bidders to provide after sales maintenance arrangements and spares support to ensure operational continuity. Close coordination with metro operations and passenger information teams will be necessary to integrate the new equipment into service schedules and maintenance plans.

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