J Kumar Infraprojects wins Rs 942 crore civil contract package of Surat Metro Rail Project

Ahmedabad, India (Urban Transport News): Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC) on 28th December 2020 opened financial bids of the second underground contract package (CS-03) of the Surat Metro Rail Project. According to the bid results, J Kumar Infraprojects emerged as the lowest bidder among the other two major Indian infra contractors.

The scope of work under the contract package CS-03 includes Design, construction and completion of Underground stations and tunnel including Finishes from Surat Railway station To Chowk Bazar Ramp from chainage 7160.6m to chainage 10720m, comprising twin bored underground tunnel between Surat Railway station and south ramp, all cut and a cover portion including Three underground stations with entry/exits & connecting subway by Box pushing method and a portion of NATM and Launching and receiving chambers of TBM for Surat Metro Rail Project Phase – 1.

A total of 3.56 km underground stretch will be built under this contract package including three underground metro stations viz. Chowk Bazar, Maskati Hospital and Surat Railway Station.

A total of three bidders have submitted their bids against this contract package. The financial position of each bidder against the estimated cost of work ₹942.16 crores are as under:-

• J Kumar Infraprojects Limited: ₹941.80 crores (L1)
• Afcons Infrastructure Limited: ₹1,117.20 crores (L2)
• Larsen & Toubro Limited: ₹1,179.00 crores (L3)

Tenders for the above contract was issued in July 2020 and technical bids were opened on 2nd November  2020. Now the bids sent for evaluation by the tender committee. After completion of the evaluation of bids, the letter of acceptance will be issued in favour of the lowest bidder. The contractor would have to complete the work within 40 months after receiving the LoA.

The first civil package (CS-01) of the Surat Metro Rail project has been awarded to Sadbhav Engg Ltd - SP Singla Constructions Pvt Ltd JV with a contract value of Rs 779.73 crores. GÜLERMAK - SAM India Builtwell JV has won the second civil contract package (CS-02) at Rs 1,073.34 crores. Railway consultancy firm RITES Limited is carrying out a study for multi-modal integration planning for the proposed metro project.

For more details, please explore the Surat Metro page of Urban Transport News.