Jakson wins ₹163.7-crore E&M Works Contract for Corridor 4 of Chennai Metro Phase 2 Project

Chennai, India (Metro Rail Today): In a key development for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase II, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced Jakson Limited as the lowest bidder (L1) for a major Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (EPF) contract valued at approximately ₹150 crore.

The contract covers EPF works for eight underground stations on Corridor-4, stretching from Light House Metro Station to Kodambakkam Metro Station, one of the most critical underground sections of the Phase II network.

CMRL had invited bids for this contract with an execution deadline of 1,630 days, reflecting the scale and complexity of underground systems installation.

• Technical bids opened: 16th April 2025

• Number of bidders: 4

• Technical evaluation completed: 16th September 2025

• Financial bids opened: 17th September 2025

• Financial evaluation completed: 18th December 2025

Following the financial evaluation, Jakson Limited was declared the L1 bidder.

Financial Bid Comparison

Scope of Work

The contract involves comprehensive Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Training of Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for the underground corridor.

Key scope elements include:

• EPF works for 8 underground metro stations

• Systems installation across:

  • Bored tunnels between stations

  • Cut-and-cover boxes

  • U-sections and ramps

• Coverage from Chainage 0+173 m to 9+949 m

• Integration with overall underground safety and operations framework of Corridor-4

These works are critical to ensuring passenger safety, fire resilience, and reliable station operations in deep underground metro infrastructure.

Corridor-4 is a vital north–south underground artery under Chennai Metro Phase II, passing through dense urban areas and high-traffic zones. Underground EPF systems play a decisive role in operational safety, emergency response readiness, and compliance with national and international fire safety standards.

With Phase II expected to significantly expand Chennai’s metro footprint, timely execution of such system contracts is essential for meeting project milestones.

Chennai Metro Phase II is among India’s largest ongoing metro expansion programmes, aimed at improving urban mobility, reducing congestion, and supporting sustainable transport in the Chennai metropolitan region. Corridor-4 plays a central role in this vision by providing high-capacity underground connectivity through the city’s core.