RVNL and YFC Projects?BBG JV Sole Bidders for Nagpur Metro Phase 2

28 Mar 2024 CW Team

The competitive landscape for these crucial infrastructure projects narrowed down significantly as the bidding process concluded, leaving only two entities in the race. The contracts encompass the construction of 16 elevated metro stations across various corridors of Nagpur's burgeoning metro network.

Scheduled to be completed within 900 days, equivalent to 2.5 years, these contracts hold immense significance in advancing Nagpur's public transportation infrastructure. The bids were invited between January and February 2024, with a rigorous evaluation process underway.

The scope of Package C-06 entails the construction of 7 elevated metro stations along the Aqua Line in Reach 3A, including notable stations like Mount View, Rajiv Nagar, and Raipur. Additionally, it includes the construction of 3 elevated metro stations in Reach 4A, with stations such as Pardi and Kapsi Khurd.

Package C-08, with an estimated cost of Rs. 203.75 crore, focuses on the northern extension of the Orange Line (Reach 2B). It involves the construction of 6 elevated metro stations, featuring key stations like Cantonment and Dragon Palace, among others.

These contracts also include the development of elevated viaducts connecting the designated stations, aimed at enhancing connectivity and accessibility within Nagpur's urban landscape.

While the technical evaluation of the bids is underway, it is expected to take a couple of months before the final decisions are made. The successful bidder will undertake the responsibility of executing these critical infrastructure projects, contributing to the realization of Nagpur's vision for a modern and efficient metro system.

Nagpur's Metro Phase II Map depicts an ambitious expansion plan, with these civil construction contracts representing pivotal milestones in the city's journey towards sustainable urban mobility.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and YFC Projects?BBG Infrastructure JV have emerged as the sole contenders for the civil construction contracts C-06 and C-08 of Nagpur Metro's Phase 2 expansion, as announced by Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MAHA-METRO). The competitive landscape for these crucial infrastructure projects narrowed down significantly as the bidding process concluded, leaving only two entities in the race. The contracts encompass the construction of 16 elevated metro stations across various corridors of Nagpur's burgeoning metro network. Scheduled to be completed within 900 days, equivalent to 2.5 years, these contracts hold immense significance in advancing Nagpur's public transportation infrastructure. The bids were invited between January and February 2024, with a rigorous evaluation process underway. The scope of Package C-06 entails the construction of 7 elevated metro stations along the Aqua Line in Reach 3A, including notable stations like Mount View, Rajiv Nagar, and Raipur. Additionally, it includes the construction of 3 elevated metro stations in Reach 4A, with stations such as Pardi and Kapsi Khurd. Package C-08, with an estimated cost of Rs. 203.75 crore, focuses on the northern extension of the Orange Line (Reach 2B). It involves the construction of 6 elevated metro stations, featuring key stations like Cantonment and Dragon Palace, among others. These contracts also include the development of elevated viaducts connecting the designated stations, aimed at enhancing connectivity and accessibility within Nagpur's urban landscape. While the technical evaluation of the bids is underway, it is expected to take a couple of months before the final decisions are made. The successful bidder will undertake the responsibility of executing these critical infrastructure projects, contributing to the realization of Nagpur's vision for a modern and efficient metro system. Nagpur's Metro Phase II Map depicts an ambitious expansion plan, with these civil construction contracts representing pivotal milestones in the city's journey towards sustainable urban mobility.

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