STN: Ircon International Limited has signed a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) issued by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for work on Package CA-233 of Mumbai Metro Line-6. The corridor, known as the Pink Line, will connect Swami Samarth Nagar (Lokhandwala) to Vikhroli across a distance of 15.18 km.
Mumbai Metro Contract Awarded After Multi-Stage Evaluation
MMRDA floated tenders for this Mumbai Metro contract with a scheduled completion period of 3,285 days.
- 13 February 2025: Technical bids were opened. Four companies participated, but one firm was ruled out during technical review conducted the same day.
- 13 February 2025: Financial bids of the remaining firms were opened.
- 12 August 2025: Financial evaluation concluded. Two firms were disqualified in this stage. Ircon International emerged as the lowest bidder and was awarded the LoA on the same day.
Final Bid Comparison
| Firm | Bid Amount |
|---|---|
| Ircon International Limited | ₹642.4 crore |
| Larsen & Toubro Limited | ₹840 crore |
| Rail Vikas Nigam Limited | ₹1,080.7 crore |
Scope of Work Under Package CA-233
The contractor will deliver and maintain critical systems for Line-6. The work package includes:
- Setting up the power supply and traction systems
- Installing electrical and mechanical (E&M) facilities
- Providing lifts and escalators at 13 elevated stations
- Testing, commissioning, and integrating all components into a functional corridor
As per MMRDA’s project brief, the contractor must also provide five years of comprehensive maintenance following a two-year defect liability period.
Mumbai Metro Contract Details in Brief
The contract covers design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning activities required to make Line-6 operational. The long-term maintenance responsibility ensures system reliability once the line is open to the public.
Other Recent Developments
Alongside this award, another key contract was finalized earlier in 2025. Paras Railtech received an LoA for ballastless track work (Package CA-273) on Mumbai Metro Line-2B, also being implemented by MMRDA.
FAQs on the Mumbai Metro Contract
A: It will extend 15.18 km, linking Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli.
A: The project includes 13 elevated metro stations.
A: A Letter of Acceptance is an official confirmation from the project authority that the contractor has been selected to execute the work.
A: The deadline for the completion of Package CA-233 is 3,285 days (approximately nine years).
A: Apart from Ircon International, Larsen & Toubro Limited and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited also participated.
A: The scope includes traction and power supply systems, electrical and mechanical systems, lifts, and escalators.
