JSPL wins contract to supply 3500MT rails for Delhi and Mumbai Metro Rail projects

New Delhi, India (Urban Transport News): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) today opened financials bids of two contracts which were floated to supply 3500 MT of 90 UTS, UIC 60, 13 m, Class “A” 880 Grade Rails for Delhi Metro and Mumbai Metro Rail projects. These rails would be used for seven metro depots of Delhi Metro Rail Network and One Depot of Mumbai Metro Rail Project.

Out of 2000MT Rails will be used replacing existing tracks of seven metro depots of DMRC namely Shastri Park Depot, Yamuna Bank Depot, Najafgarh Depot, Sarita Vihar Depot, Ajronda Depot, and Dwarka Sector-8 Depot. And remaining 1500MT Rails will be used for laying new tracks across the new depot proposed for Line-6 of Mumbai Metro at Kanjurmarg Village.

A total of two bidders participated in the tender which was issued on July-end this year with an estimated value of Rs. 24.55 crore. According to the financial bid result, the position of each bidder is as under:

• Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL): ₹26.54 Crores (L1)
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL): ₹26.84 Crores (L2)

The scope of work includes Supply of 3500 MT 90 UTS, UIC 60, 13 m, Class “A” 880 Grade Rails, IRS-T-12-2009 for (A) DMRC Depot. Extensions at Delhi of Delhi MRTS Project and (B) Kanjur Marg Depot of Line-6 Corridor of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.

Now the bids sent for evaluation and after completing the due process, DMRC will issue the procurement order (Purchase Order) in favour of the lowest bidder. The contractor will have to supply the rails in the specified grade in two installments.

Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) is an Indian steel and energy company based in Hisar, Haryana. With a turnover of approx. ₹40,000 crores, JSPL is a part of about ₹1,30,000 crores diversified Jindal Group conglomerate. JSPL is a leading player in steel, power, mining, oil and gas and infrastructure in India.