Larsen & Toubro wins ₹1,737 crore civil contract for Delhi Metro Phase 4

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New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) today opened the revised financial bids for the civil contract (underground tunneling) package DC-09 of Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro Rail Project. 

As per information shared by DMRC, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) emerged as the lowest bidder for the construction of the 6.51 km tunnel between Chhattarpur and Neb Sarai Stations of the 23.622 km Aerocity to Tughlakabad Corridor (Silver Line) that comprises of 4 stations at Chhattarpur, Chhattarpur Mandir, IGNOU and Neb Sarai.

Afcons Infrastructure Ltd was the lowest bidder for this contract package but it had quoted Rs 1,779 crore which was significantly higher than the DMRC’s estimate of Rs 1,427.87 crores. Hence, DMRC called a revised quotation from all qualified bidders.

The original & revised financial position of each bidder is as under:-

(DMRC's Estimate: Rs 1,427.87 crore)

The scope of work includes Design and Construction of Twin Tunnel (Up & Down Line) by Shield TBM, Cut and Cover Tunnel box, Underground Ramp and four Underground stations namely Chhattarpur, Chhattarpur Mandir, IGNOU and Neb Sarai with Entry/Exits & Connecting subways from chainage 5356.285 mtr. to 11867.000 mtr. of Aerocity to Tughlakabad Corridor of Phase-IV of Delhi Metro Rail Project.

Now all bids have been sent for final evaluation. 

The 23.622 km long Silver Line of Delhi Metro will connect Delhi Aerocity to Tughlakabad through 15 stations. This line is scheduled to open for public by the end of 2025.

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