Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) has invited bids for the design, manufacture, and commissioning of 16 new trainsets for the Nagpur Metro Phase-II project. The tender consists of a 15-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (AMC), personnel training, and advanced CBTC-ready rolling stock with eco-friendly features and global automation compliance.
Introduction:
Maharashtra Metro has launched a tender to procure 16 new passenger trainsets as part of Phase-II of the Nagpur Metro. This includes design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and training for O&M personnel.
| Tender Reference Number | N2-057/RS-01/2025 |
| Bid Security | INR 4,79,00,000/- |
| Contract Period | 156 Weeks from the date stated in Notice to
Proceed/LOA. |
| Document Download/Sale Start Date | 12/03/2025 |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 21.04.2025 |
| Bid Submission End Date | 28.04.2025 |
| Pre Bid Meeting Date | 26/03/2025 |
| Bid Opening Date | 29.04.2025 |
Scope of Work:
The contract encompasses complete rolling stock supply along with a 15-year AMC covering spares, consumables, tools, overhaul equipment, and diagnostics systems. The contractor must conduct at least one major overhaul during the contract term.
Technical Features:
Trainsets will be lightweight (aluminium/stainless steel), powered by 3-phase AC with VVVF drives and regenerative braking. They will support CBTC-based signaling and Grade of Automation GoA2 as per IEC 62290 standards. Operations will use 25kV AC OCS system.
Requirements of Cars:
| S.N | Corridor | Nos. of rakes | Cars in rake | Total cars |
| 1. | North-South Corridor | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| 2. | East-West Corridor | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 3 | 48 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Bidders must meet strict financial, technical, and ethical standards. Restrictions include exclusion of blacklisted entities, bankrupt firms, and those failing to comply with tax, labour, and environmental obligations.
Sustainability and Integrity Compliance:
Bidders must uphold international labour and environmental standards, adhere to ILO conventions, and commit to any risk mitigation outlined by the project’s environmental and social impact framework.
Conclusion:
This tender marks a strategic step in expanding Nagpur’s metro infrastructure with advanced, sustainable, and globally compliant rolling stock. Maharashtra Metro’s emphasis on long-term maintenance, eco-efficiency, and automated operations positions the project as a modern benchmark in India’s metro development journey, inviting both domestic and international participation.
Source: Nagpur Metro – Tender | Image Credit (representational): Nagpur Metro
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