UTO Consultancy bids invited for Reach 5 of Bangalore Metro Phase 2

Bengaluru, India (Urban Transport News): The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRC) invites online bids from the eligible and experienced firms for providing UTO Consultancy services for Reach 5 (Line 3/Yellow Line) of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase 2.

Scope of Work

Consultancy services for UTO interface validation between various systems during Design as well as commissioning phases with regard to implementation of UTO operation in Reach-5 (Line-3) of Phase 2 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.

The operations of driverless (unattended train operation) metro trains are planned to introduce through 15 trains (6-coaches) which will be supplied by the Chinese Rolling Stock firm CRRC for 19.143-km long Line-3 (Reach 5) of Bangalore Metro Rail project. This line will connect RV Road to Bommansandra via Silkboard and Electronic City. The brief scope of work shall consist of the following activities:-

• To review Pre-final Design Documents of Rolling Stock and Signalling & Train Control Systems prepared by the respective Contractors, Detailed Interface Design (DID) documents such as Rolling Stock, Signalling & Train Control, Communications, Traction & Power Supply, Tunnel Ventilation, Depot, Permanent Way, Civil Works, Operations Control Centre, PSD etc. to the extent for UTO and suggest modifications which are necessary for the implementation of UTO, in line with BMRCL tender documents, Metro Railways General Rules (for UTO) and other requirements of UTO.
• To review Interface Test Specifications and Test Procedures prepared by the Designated Contractors of various systems such as Rolling Stock, Signalling & Train Control, Communications, Traction & Power Supply, Tunnel Ventilation, Depot, Permanent Way, Civil Works, Operations Control Centre, PSD etc. and suggest modifications which are necessary for the implementation of UTO.
• To assist BMRCL in resolving technical issues amongst the Designated Contractors for the purpose of implementation of UTO.
• To validate the interface design to ensure that required provisions have been made in the design stage to fulfill the statutory requirements specified in Metro Railways General Rules pertaining to UTO operations and any other statutory requirements relevant to UTO.
• To witness and validate integrated testing and commissioning of the prototype train delivered under Rolling Stock Contract 4RS-DM with all other systems specifically related to UTO.
• To assist BMRCL in clarifying technical issues raised during the process of obtaining safety certifications, technical clearances, approvals, etc. from all statutory authorities such as Railway Board, CMRS, RDSO, ESA, etc. for revenue services in UTO mode.
• Provision for the visit of Expat and Indian Experts to BMRCL’s premises for design reviews, resolution of interface issues, technical clarifications, meetings, etc. as and when required during the execution of the Project.

Key information

• NIT No.: BMRCL/Phase-2/ICB No. 1RS-C
• Issue Date: 27.05.2020
• Estimate Work Value: NA
• Work Completion Period: 30 months
• Security Money: Rs 15 Lakh
• Tender Document Cost: Rs 56,000.00
• Document availability for Sale: 01.06.2020 to 21.06.2020
• Date of submission of bids: 15.07.2020 up to 15.00 hrs.
• Opening date of Technical Bids: 15.07.2020 at 15.30 hrs.

Pre-bid meeting and contact point

A pre-bid meeting through video conferencing is scheduled on 01.07.2020 at 11.00 hrs at the following address: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited BMTC Complex, 3rd Floor, KH Road, Shanti Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560027, India