STUP – RITES JV awarded Detailed Design Contract for Pune Metro Phase 1A

Pune, India (Metro Rail Today):  STUP Consultants – RITES Joint Venture (JV) has been awarded a contract worth ₹2.92 crore to provide Detailed Design Consultancy (DDC) services for Pune Metro’s Phase 1 Extension (Phase 1A) project. This significant development was finalized last Friday.

The DDC-03 package involves the design of 13 new elevated stations along Pune Metro’s Aqua Line (Line-2), which is set to be extended in both directions:

• Western Extension (Line-2A): 2 stations between Vanaz and Chandni Chowk.
• Eastern Extension (Line-2B): 11 stations between Ramwadi and Wagholi.

Key Details of the Project

• Total Estimated Cost for Extensions: ₹3,756.58 crore
• Contract Duration: 4 years
• Services Provided: The scope includes civil, architectural, building services, electrical, and mechanical designs, along with proposing alternate designs for all aspects of the stations.

MahaMetro initiated the bidding process for Package DDC-03 in July 2023. Following the opening of technical bids in August, three bidders were evaluated, with two qualifying and one disqualified. The qualified bidders were:

1. STUP – RITES JV
2. SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India)

The financial bids were opened on October 7, revealing the awarded contract value of ₹2,92,50,000 (excluding GST).

Station Details

Stations on Vanaz – Chandni Chowk Extension (2)

• Kothrud Bus Depot
• Chandni Chowk

Stations on Ramwadi – Wagholi Extension (11)

• Viman Nagar
• Somnath Nagar
• Kharadi Bypass
• Tulaja Bhavani
• Ubale Nagar
• Upper Kharadi Road
• Wagheswar Temple
• Wagholi
• Siddharth Nagar
• Bakori Phata
• Vitthalwadi

With this award, MahaMetro has now finalized its team of three Detailed Design Consultants for the Phase 1 Extension project. The other two contracts awarded are:

• DDC-01: For 3 elevated stations at Chinchwad, Akurdi, and Nigdi – awarded to LKT Engineering.

• DDC-02R: For architectural and electrical & mechanical services along the Swargate to Katraj corridor – awarded to PINI Group.

The awarding of the DDC-03 contract to STUP – RITES JV marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Pune Metro's infrastructure. With a clear plan in place, these extensions are expected to enhance connectivity within the city and improve public transportation for its residents, aligning with the broader goals of urban mobility and sustainable development.