Project Overview
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has taken a significant step forward in its Phase 3 expansion project by opening technical bids for Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contracts. This ambitious project aims to enhance Bangalore’s public transportation network substantially.
Key Project Details
- Total project length: 44.65 km
- Project components:
- Orange Line: 32.15 km (connecting Kempapura to JP Nagar 4th Phase)
- New Line: 12.5 km (linking Kadabagere to Hosahalli)
- Total stations: 31 (22 on Orange Line, 9 on New Line)
- Unique feature: Significant portion planned as a double-decker structure
Bidding Process
The bidding process marks a crucial milestone in the project’s implementation timeline.
Bid Specifics
- Invitation date: October 2024
- Contract duration: 1460 days (4 years)
- Number of contracts: 3
- Total bids received: 18 (6 for each contract)
Participating Companies
Six firms have submitted bids for each of the three contracts:
- AECOM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- L&T Infrastructure Engineering Ltd.
- Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
- Shirish Patel and Associates Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
- SMEC International Pty. Ltd.
- SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India)
Contract Packages
The project has been divided into three distinct packages for design consultancy:
- DDC-1:
- Section: JP Nagar 4th Phase to BDA Complex Nagarbhavi
- Length: 17.121 km (part of Orange Line)
- DDC-2:
- Section: Sumanahalli Cross to Kempapura
- Length: 12.848 km (part of Orange Line)
- DDC-3:
- Section: Entire Kadabagere – Hosahalli line
- Length: 12.5 km
Scope of Work
The selected design consultants will be tasked with:
- Developing and proposing alternate designs
- Covering all aspects including:
- Civil engineering works
- Architectural designs
- Building services
- Electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems
Project Timeline
- Technical evaluation of bids: Expected to take approximately two months
- Consultant appointment: Anticipated by mid-2025
- First civil construction tender: Projected for Q1 2026
Ongoing Preparatory Work
While the design process is being initiated, groundwork for the project is already in progress:
- Geotechnical soil investigation along both lines’ routes
- Work divided into 4 contracts
- Contractors involved:
- SECON
- Manglam Consultancy Services
- Myrtle Project and Consultancy
Conclusion
The Bangalore Metro Phase 3 project represents a significant advancement in the city’s public transportation infrastructure. With its innovative double-decker structure and extensive network expansion, it aims to address both metro and road traffic needs simultaneously. As the project transitions from the design phase to construction, it promises to reshape urban mobility in Bangalore, potentially setting a new benchmark for integrated transportation solutions in Indian metropolitan areas.
