SYSTRA Wins DDC Contract for Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project

Bhubaneshwar, India Metro Rail Today): SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract BCDD-01 for Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Key Details

1. Contract Scope:
- Package BCDD-01 involves finalizing the design standards for two precast elements: U-girders and pier caps & bearings.
- This design work is for the 26.04 km Bhubaneswar Metro Line-1, which will connect Biju Patnaik Airport to Trisulia Square via 20 elevated stations.

2. Bidding Process:
- DMRC invited bids for this consultancy contract in May 2024 with an estimated cost of ₹97.02 lakh (excluding GST) and a 36-month contract duration.
- Technical bids were opened on June 4, revealing SYSTRA as the only bidder, making them the front-runner for the contract.

3. Bid and Negotiation:
- SYSTRA initially placed a bid of ₹1.042 crore, which was 7.40% higher than the estimate. Negotiations on July 3 led to a reduced offer of ₹1.012 crore.
- Despite being 4.31% higher than the estimate, this reduced bid was accepted by DMRC’s tender committee.

Project Details

- Design Standardization:
- SYSTRA’s task includes the standardization of U-girders, precast post-tensioned pier caps, and bearings, along with design and drawings for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I corridor from Biju Patnaik Airport to Trisulia Square.

Future Construction Packages

- Viaduct Construction:
- Bhubaneswar Metro’s viaduct will be constructed through three packages.
- In June, DMRC received 12 bids for Package BBC-03 (Capital Hospital – Acharya Vihar Square), 11 bids for BBC-04 (Acharya Vihar Square – KIIT Square), and 10 bids for BBC-05 (KIIT Square – Trisulia Square).

Additional Developments

- DDC Package BCDD-02:
- This package involves architectural and building services, including E&M, traction works, and civil works for Phulapokhari Depot and OCC building.
- Technical bid evaluation for this package is still underway.

A contract for Package BCDD-01 is expected to be awarded to SYSTRA soon, marking a significant step forward in the development of Bhubaneswar Metro, promising enhanced urban connectivity for the city’s residents.