MMRDA floated tender to appoint General Consultants for Mumbai Metro Line 5

Mumbai, India (Metro Rail Today): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has taken a significant step forward in its development agenda by announcing Phase II of the Mumbai Metro Line-5 project. With this expansion, MMRDA aims to enhance connectivity and accessibility across key areas of the city. To facilitate the smooth execution of Phase II, MMRDA has invited tenders for the appointment of a General Consultant.

Here are the key details regarding the tender submission:

• Name of the Work: Appointment of General Consultant for Phase-II of Metro Line-5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) of the Mumbai Metro rail project of MMRDA.

• Tender Reference Number: MMRDA/MMRP/L-5/GC/256

• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹20,00,000/-

• Project Duration: 72 Months

• Document Download/Sale Start Date: 18th April 2024

• Bid Submission Start Date: 18th April 2024

• Bid Submission End Date: 6th June 2024

• Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 30th April 2024

• Bid Opening Date: 11th June 2024

Mumbai Metro Line – 5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan)

Mumbai Metro Line 5 spanning from Thane to Bhiwandi to Kalyan encompasses a 24.90 km elevated corridor comprising 15 stations. This line will play a crucial role in providing seamless connectivity between the ongoing Mumbai Metro Line 4 (Wadala to Kasarvadavli), the proposed Mumbai Metro Line 12 (Kalyan to Taloja), and the existing Central Railway network. By offering rail-based access to commercial hubs, government establishments, and prominent landmarks in Thane, Bhiwandi, and Kalyan, it is expected to significantly reduce travel times by up to 75%.

Project in Brief

The Mumbai Metro Line 5 Project entails the construction of a 24.90 km elevated viaduct, 14 stations, and a depot. Additionally, the project includes various system components such as rolling stock, signalling, telecommunications, platform screen doors, electrical and mechanical systems, automatic fare collection, overhead equipment, traction, power supply, SCADA, lifts, escalators, and depot machinery and plant.

MMRDA has divided the Metro 5 project into two phases:

• Phase-I: Thane (Kapurbawadi) to Bhiwandi (Dhamankar Naka), comprising an 11.88 km viaduct with 6 stations and a depot at Kasheli.
• Phase-II: Bhiwandi (Dhamankar Naka) to Kalyan (Kalyan APMC), consisting of a 13.02 km viaduct (including 3.5 km underground) with 7 elevated metro stations and 1 underground metro station.

To support the financing of system components for Metro Line-5, MMRDA has approached the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for assistance.

With the commencement of Phase II, MMRDA is poised to enhance urban mobility and transform the transportation landscape of Mumbai, further bolstering its position as a dynamic and vibrant metropolis.