RVNL to Undertake Major Electrical Upgrade Project for West Central Railway
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been selected as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for a significant infrastructure project with the West Central Railway. The contract involves the critical upgrade and modernization of the electric traction system within the Jabalpur Division of WCR.The contract awarded by the West Central Railway mandates the Design/Modification, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 132kV/55 kV Scott connected Traction Sub Station and switching posts with AT. This work is specifically situated between the feeding Itarsi (Excl.) - Shridham (Incl.) section, excluding SCADA components. The overall objective of the project is the Up-gradation of the Electric Traction System from 1x25kV to a 2x25 kV Traction System of WCR to meet a projected loading target of 3000 MT.
The West Central Railway is the entity awarding the contract, categorizing it as a domestic infrastructure project. This major undertaking is framed under Tender No: JBP- PROJECT-EPC-2025-01.
The contract details reveal the scope, timeline, and financial value of the awarded work:
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Awarding Entity | WEST CENTRAL Railway |
| Nature of Contract | Design/Modification, Supply, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of 132kV/55 kV Scott connected Traction Sub Station and switching posts with AT |
| Financial Consideration | Rs 244,32,90,181.97/- |
| Duration | 18 Months |
| Tender Reference | JBP- PROJECT-EPC-2025-01 |
The contract is structured under General Contract Conditions and involves the execution of work by a domestic entity. The total estimated cost of the work amounts to Rs 244,32,90,181.97/- (Rupees Two Hundred Forty-Four Crore Thirty-Two Lakh Ninety Thousand One Hundred Eighty-One rupees and Ninety-Seven paisa), including all applicable taxes.
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