Two more construction tenders launched for Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 project

Bhubaneswar, India (Metro Rail Today): In a significant development for the Bhubaneswar Metro Phase 1 project, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the tender notices for two crucial civil construction packages - BBC-04 and BBC-05. This announcement follows the recent publication of Package BBC-03's tender notice, marking a crucial step forward in the expansion of the metro network in Bhubaneswar.

Package BBC-04 covers a stretch of 7.27 km in the heart of Bhubaneswar's Line-1, connecting Acharya Square to KIIT Square via 7 elevated stations. Meanwhile, Package BBC-05 spans 10.970 km at the northern end of Line-1, linking KIIT Square to Trisulia Square via 6 elevated stations. Notably, Package BBC-05 stands out as the longest among the three main-line civil packages.

The scope of Package BBC-05 also includes the construction of a ramp leading to the Phulapokhari Depot & Workshop, which is part of Package BBC-02 and will be built on a 16-hectare parcel. Both packages come with a 36-month construction deadline and will be financed entirely by the Government of Odisha and other appropriate means of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL).

Here are the key details for each package:

Package BBC-04:

• Estimated Cost: ₹664.06 Crore
• Pre-bid Meeting: March 19, 2024, at 11.00 am
• Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024, at 3.00 pm
• Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024, at 3.00 pm
• Scope of work: Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and Seven Elevated Stations from Chainage 7747.00 to 15017.00 of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS

Package BBC-05:

• Estimated Cost: ₹869.71 Crore
• Pre-bid Meeting: March 20, 2024, at 11 am
• Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024, at 3 pm
• Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024, at 3 pm
• Scope of work: Part Design and Construction of Elevated Viaduct and Six Elevated Stations from Chainage 15017.00m to 25987.78m and including ramp for Depot entry of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS

Furthermore, the opening of technical bids for Phulapokhari Depot’s construction under Package BBC-02, originally scheduled for March 14, has been rescheduled to March 21.

The invitation for bids for Bhubaneswar Metro’s Contracts BBC-04 & BBC-05 marks a significant milestone in the development of the city's metro network, signaling progress towards enhancing public transportation infrastructure in Bhubaneswar.