Bengaluru, India (Metro Rail Today): SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) has emerged as the preferred bidder for three key Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contracts for the 44.65 km Bangalore Metro Phase 3, as announced by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) on Wednesday. The contracts, which are crucial for the expansion of Bangalore’s metro network, will focus on the design and development of vital infrastructure for two new metro lines, as part of the city’s ambitious Phase 3 project.
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) was selected through the Quality and Cost Based System (QCBS), where their proposal stood out not only for being the lowest financial bidder but also for securing the highest combined technical and financial scores. This dual approach ensures that SYSTRA’s design expertise and cost-efficiency meet the stringent standards set by BMRCL for the project.
Phase 3 of Bangalore Metro will introduce a 32.15 km Orange Line connecting Kempapura and JP Nagar 4th Phase, with 22 stations along the city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR), and a 12.5 km line connecting Kadabagere and Hosahalli. A notable feature of the project is the development of a double-decker viaduct for both vehicles and metro trains, which is expected to optimize space and improve transportation efficiency.
The three DDC contracts that SYSTRA will oversee are:
These contracts, awarded with a 1460-day (4-year) duration, will focus on the design of elevated viaducts, stations, entry/exit structures, ramps, flyovers, subways, and multi-modal integration, among other essential components. The incorporation of double-decker structures into the designs for both metro lines will be a major aspect of SYSTRA's role in ensuring the success of the project.
For each of the three contracts, SYSTRA MVA Consulting secured the highest combined scores, reflecting their comprehensive expertise and competitive pricing:
Financial positions of other bidders
DDC-1
Detailed Design Consultancy Services for all Structures including Elevated Viaduct, Double Decker, Single Decker/Double Decker Stations, Entry/Exit Structures, Loops and Ramps for Road Flyovers, Subways, FOBs, Multi-Modal Integration Structure, etc. from JP Nagar 4th Phase Station (Excl) to BDA Complex Nagarbhavi Station (Incl) (from Chainage -0.330 to 16.791) of Corridor-1 for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-3.
Firm | Total Score |
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) | 982.051 |
Assystem (L&T Infrastructure Engineering) | 938.015 |
AECOM Singapore – AECOM India JV | 867.765 |
Shirish Patel and Associates Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 821.996 |
Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | 749.256 |
SMEC International Pty. Ltd. | 727.010 |
DDC-2
Detailed Design Consultancy Services for all Structures including Elevated Viaduct, Double Decker, Single Decker/Double Decker Stations, Entry/Exit Structures, Loops and Ramps for Road Flyovers, Subways, FOBs, Multi Modal Integration Structure and Depots etc. from Sumanahalli Cross Station (excl) to Kempapura Station (excl) (from Chainage: 17.473 To 30.321) of Corridor-1 for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-3.
Firm | Total Score |
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) | 941.474 |
Assystem (L&T Infrastructure Engineering) | 919.099 |
AECOM Singapore – AECOM India JV | 859.555 |
Shirish Patel and Associates Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 817.616 |
SMEC International Pty. Ltd. | 763.511 |
Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | 743.425 |
DDC-3
Detailed Design Consultancy Services for all Structures including Elevated Viaduct, Double Decker, Single Decker/Double Decker Stations, Entry/Exit Structures, Loops and Ramps for Road Flyovers, Subways, FOBs, Multi Modal Integration Structure and Depots etc. from Hosahalli Station (Incl) to Kadabagere Station (Incl) with Lap Portion and Sumanahalli Cross Station, Depots at Sumanahalli and Peenya (from Chainage: -0.450 to 12.050) of Corridor-2 for Bangalore Metro Rail Project, Phase-3.
Firm | Total Score |
SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India) | 1000 |
AECOM Singapore – AECOM India JV | 839.967 |
Shirish Patel and Associates Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 808.255 |
Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. | 790.104 |
SMEC International Pty. Ltd. | 769.321 |
Assystem (L&T Infrastructure Engineering) | 737.814 |
SYSTRA's performance outshone other bidders, including Assystem (L&T Infrastructure Engineering), AECOM, and Meinhardt (Singapore), securing them all three contracts.
The faster-than-expected progress of Bangalore Metro Phase 3 is noteworthy. With the recent award of the DDC contracts to SYSTRA, it is anticipated that the first civil construction tender will be issued by Q3 2025—earlier than initially expected in Q1 2026. This rapid timeline aligns with BMRCL’s increasing momentum for the project, which also saw the receipt of four bids for Phase 3’s Electrification Consultant contract earlier this month.
Additionally, geotechnical investigations, which began in September 2024, are on track to be completed by February 2025, setting the stage for timely construction work.
Once completed, Bangalore Metro Phase 3 will significantly enhance the city’s public transport system, easing congestion and improving connectivity across major residential and commercial hubs. With the latest DDC contract awards, SYSTRA’s role in shaping the city’s metro future has become even more critical, ensuring that Phase 3 is designed and implemented with the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.