Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-RIDE) has opened the technical bid for supplying 2,250 MT of 60E1 (UIC 60) 880 Grade Rails for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP). Jindal Steel and Power Limited was declared the lowest contractor for the INR 19.56 crore contract, with completion slated for 12 months.
Scope of the Tender:
The contract involves the supply of 2,250 metric tonnes of 60E1 (UIC 60), 880 Grade Rails, as per the latest IRS-T-12-2009 standards. The project includes comprehensive delivery and related services, even accounting for items not explicitly listed but essential for completion.
Responsive Bidder Identified:
- Jindal Steel and Power Limited emerged as the responsive tenderer for the tender (KRIDE/BSRP/880/Rail/2024), with an estimated contract value of INR 19.56 crore.
- The entire supply scope is expected to be fulfilled within a 12-month period.
Delivery Locations and Timeline:
The rails will be delivered to Soldevanahalli Depot and Akkupet Depot in Bengaluru. Specifically, 1,000 MT must be delivered within 6 months and the remaining 1,250 MT within 12 months, calculated from the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance or Letter of Credit, depending on the bidder.
Project Significance:
- This supply is a critical building block for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway’s timely progress.
- As K-RIDE continues to award key contracts, the project promises to transform urban transit and regional connectivity, easing commuter movement across Karnataka’s capital.
Conclusion:
The awarding of this rails supply contract marks a strategic milestone for the BSRP. With Jindal Steel positioned to deliver on schedule, the project moves closer to realizing its vision of a modern suburban rail network, enhancing Bengaluru’s connectivity, reducing congestion, and boosting regional economic development.
Source: K-RIDE – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): K-RIDE
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