CEG wins Geotechnical contract for Metro Projects in Indore-Ujjain, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR

Jaipur, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant step toward planning the next phase of India’s urban transit infrastructure, CEG Test House and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. has been declared the lowest bidder for a major geotechnical investigation contract covering proposed metro corridors in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Delhi NCR.

Supervised by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), this national-level contract spans approximately 139 km of proposed metro lines and will support the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for upcoming MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) corridors. CEG's bid of ₹1.09 crore was the most competitive among four technically qualified bidders, narrowly beating Cengrs Geotechnica Pvt Ltd. (₹1.12 crore) and Techpro Engineers Pvt Ltd. (₹1.24 crore).

The tender was floated in December 2024 with a 12-month completion deadline. Technical bids opened on January 1, 2025, but Independent Consultants & Technocrats (ICT) was disqualified for non-compliance.

Corridors Covered Under the Contract

The project scope includes geotechnical surveys for six planned corridors:

• Mumbai Metro MRTS Line – approx. 30 km

• Indore – Ujjain Metro Corridor – approx. 46 km

• Tughlakabad – Noida Sector 142 Line – approx. 15 km

• Kundli – Sonipat Metro Line – approx. 20 km

• Samaypur Badli – Kundli Extension – approx. 15 km

• New Delhi Railway Station – New Ashok Nagar Metro Line – approx. 13 km

These investigations will lay the groundwork for expanding urban mobility in key regions, particularly Mumbai’s growing network, Delhi NCR’s outer extension plans, and the relatively new Indore-Ujjain corridor proposal in Madhya Pradesh.

While the Delhi and NCR corridors are part of DMRC’s forward-looking Phase-IV and regional connectivity plans, Mumbai’s line is speculated to include the long-envisioned Line-8 (Gold Line) connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).

In Madhya Pradesh, a new line is being conceptualized to link Lavkush Chauraha in Indore with the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, although its necessity and feasibility are being questioned due to the region’s current development and ridership potential.

Scope of Geotechnical Work

CEG’s assignment includes extensive ground investigation activities such as:

• Drilling 150 mm boreholes up to 30 meters deep in soil and up to 10 meters in rock.

• Conducting Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) and other in-situ testing per IS codes.

• Collecting undisturbed soil and rock core samples, including RQD (Rock Quality Designation) analysis.

• Recording water table levels post-drilling.

• Performing laboratory testing for classification, permeability, and strength parameters.

• Surveying and mapping of borehole locations for alignment plans.

This geotechnical data will be crucial for determining soil conditions, structural design requirements, and construction methodology for the planned metro corridors.

Once officially awarded, this will mark another major step for CEG Test House and Research Centre, solidifying its role in supporting the engineering backbone of India’s next generation of metro systems.