BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Consulting Engineers Group Ltd. (CEG) has been chosen as the Design Verification Engineer (DVE) for the Phase 1 projects of both Bhopal and Indore Metros, as announced by the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Co Limited (MPMRCL). The announcement positions CEG at the forefront of verifying comprehensive design elements across these pivotal projects.
Scope of Contract
Under the contract, CEG’s mandate extends to meticulously verifying architectural, civil, geotechnical, and structural designs alongside water supply, sewage, and drainage systems for elevated and underground stations, including all associated temporary and permanent structures. This encompasses notable packages such as the 5.34 km elevated and 3.39 km underground segments for the Bhopal Metro and similarly expansive sections for the Indore Metro, highlighting the project’s ambitious scope.
Estimated Value
The consultancy service, initially advertised in May 2023 with a projected cost of Rs. 28.71 crore over four years, drew bids from several contenders. However, after a rigorous technical evaluation in October 2023, which saw the disqualification of firms like Egis Rail and STUP Consultants for not meeting tender specifications, CEG emerged as the clear winner with a bid of Rs. 16.30 crore—significantly under MPMRCL’s budget.
Urban Mobility Landscape
This financial efficiency promises a swift move towards contract finalization, bypassing prolonged evaluations and propelling the projects into their next critical phases. With financial bids for packages like BH-03, BH-04, and IN-04 already unveiled and contractor selection underway, the metro projects are steadily advancing towards enhancing Madhya Pradesh’s urban transport landscape.
Particularly noteworthy is the ongoing bid for package IN-O5, set to connect the Indore Railway Station with the Indore Airport via seven underground stations, marking a key infrastructural link in the project’s extensive network.
CEG’s role as DVE underlines the integral aspects of ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability in constructing these metro systems. These systems are poised to redefine urban mobility in Bhopal and Indore, offering residents a reliable, modern, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
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