STN: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has invited bids for a new stretch of the Ahmedabad Metro. The work covers a 6.56 km elevated viaduct from APMC to New Faisal Nagar. The contractor will also build 5 elevated stations on this route. GMRC will give the work to the bidder who meets its terms.
Ahmedabad Metro Tender: Key Details
GMRC has issued this tender under the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project. The tender reference number is GMRC/CONS/STNS+VDCT – 3/2026. Bidders must use this number in all contact with GMRC about the tender.
Scope of Work on the Ahmedabad Metro Section
The winning bidder will build a 6.56 km elevated viaduct. A viaduct is a raised track structure that carries trains above the ground. The line will run from APMC to New Faisal Nagar.
The bidder will also build 5 elevated stations along this stretch. Each station will sit above the road on a raised structure. The bidder must complete both the viaduct and the stations within the set time.
Cost and Deposit
GMRC has set the estimated project cost at ₹592.61 crore. This amount does not include taxes. The final cost may differ once GMRC reviews the bids.
Every bidder must pay an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5.93 crore. The deposit shows that a bidder is serious about the work.
Timeline and Deadline for Bidders
Bidders have until 20 November 2026 to submit their offers. The cut-off time is 15:00 hrs. GMRC will not accept bids after this time, so bidders should send their documents early.
The winning bidder will get 32 months to finish the work. The clock starts once the contract begins. The contractor must plan site work, materials and staff to meet this period.
Defect Liability Period
The tender also sets a Defect Liability Period (DLP) of 52 weeks. The period starts from the date the work is complete. If a fault appears in the work during this time, the contractor must fix it. GMRC will check the work during this period.
What Bidders Should Do Next
Companies that want to bid should read the full tender papers. They should check the scope of work, the cost terms and the deposit rules. They should also confirm the deadline and plan their submission well before 20 November 2026.
GMRC will review all bids after the deadline. It will then pick one contractor for the Ahmedabad Metro section. Work on the viaduct and stations will begin after the contract is signed.
FAQs
A: GMRC is the company that builds and runs the metro rail system in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The Government of Gujarat and the Government of India set it up together.
A: An elevated station is a metro station built above the ground on pillars. Passengers reach the platform by stairs, lifts or escalators.
A: The EMD protects GMRC. It shows that a bidder will follow through if the company wins the contract. Bidders who do not win usually get the deposit back as per the tender rules.
A: The contractor must repair any fault in the finished work at its own cost during this period. The 52 weeks equal one year.
A: Bidders should check the official GMRC website and tender notice. These sources list the full terms, forms and rules for submission.
A: It can. The figure is GMRC’s estimate. The contract value depends on the offers GMRC receives and the final agreement.
