Quality Buildcon is lowest bidder for Patna Metro contract

The Delhi based Quality Buildcon has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) among the seven other bidders for the construction of the New ISBT Depot of Patna Metro Rail project in the financial bids by DMRC. The scope of work in the contract package PC-02 involves the development of the new ISBT Rail Depot including earth filling, boundary wall, depot buildings, workshop, inspection shed, plumbing, drainage, external development, architectural finishes, road works, design and the construction of PEB works. The DMRC floated tender in April this year. Quality Buildcon quoted ₹143.35 crore against the estimated cost of ₹172.18 crore. The contractor will have to complete the construction and other activities for the new ISBT Depot in 30 months. It will consist of 2 workshop bays with provision for 2 in the future, two inspections bay lines (IBLs) with provision for 2 in the future, 8 stabling bay lines (SBLs) which can accommodate a total of 32 (3-coach) trains along with an auto coach washing plant. Buildings for other support activities like auditorium, training school, canteen, and operational control centre (OCC) will also be constructed under this contract.

: Published: 31 July 2020

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