RITES Limited has awarded a significant Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to M/s Kubera Corporates Pvt. Ltd. This contract involves comprehensive platform upgradation works aimed at enhancing the station’s infrastructure and passenger amenities at Kollam Railway Station, improving accessibility, and ensuring a more efficient and comfortable travel experience for passengers.
More Details:
- Tender Reference Number: RITES/BLR/LT/EPC-Kollam/11/2024
- Name of Work: Platform upgradation works, replacement and laying of new platform flooring and signage, information boards and posts (Other Engineering Works) for redevelopment of Kollam Railway Station on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Mode.
- Awarded Value: INR 13,97,55,951.27/-
- Contract Period: 600 Days
Scope of Work for the Contractor:
The Contractor shall construct the Project Facilities in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Such Project Facilities shall include the following mandatory components:
- Platform Upgradation works replacement and laying of New Platform flooring
- Signage, information boards and posts
- The project is envisaged as GRIHA minimum 3 star rated or more. The contractor is liable to obtain the GRIHA certification for the same.
- Signage is the most visible, most scrutinised station element and essential to proper functioning of the station. Hence, shall be provided as specified in Manual for Standards and specifications for Railway Stations 2009 and its updation dated Nov 2020.
- Providing required services and getting approvals from the authority
- Completion testing and handing over to the authority
The project components are broadly classified into:
- Platform upgradation works replacement and laying of New Platform flooring
- Signage, information boards and posts
- Demolition of Identified existing buildings and shifting of utilities as required
- All necessary services and utilities for the above including but not limited to Electrical, Water Supply, Sanitary, ELV, HVAC, Firefighting, BMS etc.
- Drainage System of Railway Station.
Conclusion:
The collaboration between RITES and M/s Kubera Corporates for the redevelopment of Kollam Station marks a significant step towards modernising India’s railway infrastructure. This project will not only improve passenger amenities and station facilities but also showcase the commitment of both RITES and Kubera Corporates to enhancing travel experiences and supporting the nation’s development goals.
Source: RITES – Tender Update | Image Credit (representational): MoR
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