APMRCL Floats Global Tender For Rs 4,150-Crore Vijayawada Metro Phase-1 Project, Stretching Over 38 Km

The Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) has issued an international open e-tender for the ambitious Phase‑1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail project, calling on reputed and financially sound metro rail bidders from across the globe.

The tender, invited through the e‑procurement portal under the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) process, follows the Single Stage Two Envelope system, covering both technical and financial submissions.

The project, valued at approximately Rs 4,150 crore excluding GST, involves the engineering, design and construction of a 38.40 km viaduct.

This includes a 4.33 km double‑decker four‑lane flyover integrated with a metro viaduct, one underground station and 32 elevated stations.

The work will be executed under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model.

According to the tender notice, the contract period is set at 30 months from the commencement date, with the double‑decker flyover component scheduled for completion within 24 months.

Phase 1 of the Vijayawada Metro Rail Project is set to cover a total stretch of 38.40 km, incorporating two key corridors along with the construction of 33 stations.

The first corridor, running from Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) to Gannavaram Bus Stand, will span 25.95 km and include 22 stations.

The second corridor will link Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) to Penamaluru, extending 12.45 km and featuring 12 stations.

The Vijayawada Metro Rail Project is being implemented as a joint venture, with the Central and State governments each providing 20 per cent of the total funding.

The remaining 60 per cent is planned to be raised through soft loans from international banks, backed by guarantees from the Central government.

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