MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Following the recent re-invitation of bids for Line-4’s systems, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has now initiated bids for supplying critical systems for Mumbai Metro’s 24.90 km Line-5 (Orange Line) under Package CA-241.
The tender notice for Line-5’s crucial systems includes the provision of rolling stock (22 trains, each comprising 6 coaches, totaling 132 coaches), CBTC signaling & train control (S&TC), telecommunication, platform screen doors (PSDs), and depot machinery & plant (M&P) at Kasheli Depot.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) intends to finance the design and build aspect of this contract, spanning 50 weeks (approximately 1 year), through a proposed USD 186.57 million loan. MMRDA will fund the comprehensive maintenance component for a period of 17 years, inclusive of a 2-year Defects Liability Maintenance Period (DLP).
Key Details:
- Estimated Cost: Rs. 2640.72 crore
- Contract Period: 1 + 17 years
- Pre-Bid Meeting: March 22, 2024, at 11 am
- Bid Submission Deadline: May 14, 2024, at 3 pm
- Technical Bid Opening: May 15, 2024, at 3 pm
MMRDA’s Scope: The project entails the design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of Rolling Stock, Communication Based Signaling & Train Control, Telecommunication, Platform Screen Doors Systems, and Depot Machinery & Plant for Line 5 (Phase 1 – Kapurbawadi – Kasheli – Dhamankar Naka & Phase 2 – Dhamankar Naka – Bhiwandi – Kalyan APMC) of the Mumbai Metro Rail Project, including 15 Years of Comprehensive Maintenance After 2 Years of Defect Liability Maintenance Period.
According to the tender schedule, the delivery timeline for Line-5’s Phase 1 prototype train requires the first prototype train to be delivered at week 56 (1.1 year) after contract signing, followed by the next 2 trains at week 78, and the subsequent 9 trains at week 96.
For Line-5’s Phase 2, where construction is pending, the first two trains must be delivered at week 180, and the following 8 trains at week 196 (approximately 3.75 years) from contract signing.
While uncertainties regarding the technical bid opening persist, the anticipation is for financial bids to be opened in Q4 (October – December), with subsequent contract signing contingent upon bid placement. This marks a significant milestone as MMRDA advances its rolling stock procurement process for all under-construction lines, including Line-4 (Green Line) and Line-6 (Pink Line).
