A major development awaited Bhubaneswar Metro as 3 companies submitted bids for the Phase 1 rolling stock contract for supply of 39 standard gauge coaches (13 train sets) under
Bhubaneswar Metro Rolling Stock Contract Bidding Process
In July 2024, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invited bids for the rolling stock contract with an estimated cost of Rs. 509.68 Crore with maturity in 3 years. Furthermore, technical offers for the contract were opened on 6 December.
BRS1 bidders
- Alstom Transport India Ltd.
- BEML Ltd.
- Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd.
Scope of work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, supply, testing, commissioning and training of 13 trainsets (39 coaches) for the Bhubaneswar Metro project.
It is expected that the contract will be financed through internal market loans and/or bilateral financing agencies.
Contractual requirements:
Train design
Completion of preliminary design: Within 18 weeks (4 months) of the effective date of the contract.
Completion of final design: Within 46 weeks (10 months) of the effective date of the contract.
Delivery of trains
Delivery of the train prototype: To be delivered within 102 weeks (2 years) to Phulapokhari depot.
Next 4 trains: To be delivered within 137 weeks of the contract start date.
4 subsequent trains: To be delivered within 145 weeks of the contract start date.
Last 4 trains: To be delivered within 154 weeks of the contract start date.
Train specifications
The 13 trains will operate on the Blue Line of Bhubaneswar Metro which extends 26 km from Biju Patnaik Airport to Trisulia Square through 20 elevated stations.
The 13 trains (39 carriages) will be operated in a 3-car DMC+TC+DMC configuration.
- DMC: Coach Driver
- TC: Towing coach
The new trains for Bhubaneswar Metro will be designed with Grade of Automation-2 (GoA2) and will be able to accommodate 972 passengers.
Alignment with the Make In India initiative
In this contract, DMRC has mandated adherence to the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Make in India) initiative.
Offshore production limit: A maximum of 9 carriages (3 trains) it can be produced in an offshore plant outside India.
Local production requirements: The remaining carriages must be produced within India.
Contractor Compliance: Contractors must also set up local manufacturing facilities independently or in collaboration with an Indian partner.
Further details
The offers submitted by 3 companies have now been sent for technical evaluation. Following completion of the technical evaluation, financial bids will be opened to reveal the lowest bidder for the contract.
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