UPMRC expedites Phase-II of Kanpur & Agra metro lines
The UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has fast-tracked the second corridor of the 32.385 km Kanpur Metro and 29.40 km Agra Metro Phase 1 projects for which three firms filed bids for the Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) contract. This is the first critical phase in the tendering process for the new lines that will predominantly comprise elevated stations in both cities after which UPMRC will likely spin their development off into a new phase titled Phase 1B, said official sources. Package: KNPAGDDC-01 - 8.6 km Kanpur Metro Line-2: Chandra Shekhar Azad University – Jaurali; Depot at Agriculture University - 15.40 km Agra Metro Line-2: Agra Cantt. – Kalindi Vihar; Depot at Kalindi Vihar. The DDC works include developing and suggesting alternate designs for all civil, architectural, building services, electrical, and mechanical works, among other things. The lead bidders included AYESA Ingenieria y Arquitectura, S.A.U - STUP Consultants and SYSTRA MVA Consulting (India). The work includes engaging a Detailed Design Consultant (DDC) for Civil, Architectural and E and M Works for (a) Corridor-2 of Kanpur Metro Rail Project, at Kanpur, and (b) Corridor-2 of Agra Metro Rail Project, at Agra. The bids have now been forwarded for technical review after which the technically qualified bidders’ financial bids will be released to reveal the lowest bidder. The consultant will develop designs and cooperate with Technica Y Projectos, S.A. – Italferr S.P.A JV (General Consultant) and civil contractors to make the designs a reality after the contract has been won.
