[DESIGN MANUFACTURE SUPPLY TESTING COMMISSIONING OF STANDARD GAUGE METRO ROLLING STOCK (ELECTRICAL MULTIPLE UNITS) AND DEPOT MACHINERY and PLANT AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is inviting bids for the design, manufacture, supply, testing, commissioning of standard gauge metro rolling stock (Electrical Multiple Units), depot machinery, plant, and training of personnel. This is a global tender aimed at enhancing metro rail infrastructure in Chennai.
Scope / Work
The work involves comprehensive services including the design, manufacture, supply, testing, and commissioning of metro rolling stock and associated machinery. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and pre-qualification criteria. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 22-Dec-2025 at CMRL headquarters, which is an opportunity for bidders to seek clarifications.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹40,000, payable offline to CMRL in Chennai. No exemptions allowed.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹24,00,00,000, also payable offline to the CMRL bank account in Chennai. No exemptions are permitted.
Key dates
- Published Date: 21-Nov-2025
- Document Download Start Date: 05-Mar-2026
- Document Download End Date: 03-Jun-2026
- Clarification Period: 30-Dec-2025 to 30-Mar-2026
- Bid Submission Start Date: 25-May-2026
- Bid Submission End Date: 03-Jun-2026
- Bid Opening Date: 03-Jun-2026 at 04:00 PM
Bidders should ensure all documents are submitted by the deadline and are advised to participate in the pre-bid meeting to clarify any doubts regarding the tender requirements.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD amount
- tight bid submission timeline
- no exemptions on fees
- compliance with technical specifications
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹24,00,00,000 — payable to CMRL BANK ACCOUNT at CHENNAI |
| Tender fee | ₹40,000 — payable to CMRL at CHENNAI |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 21-Nov-2025 06:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 03-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 03-Jun-2026 04:00 PM |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 03-Jun-2026 04:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 03-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 25-May-2026 05:00 PM |
| Clarification End Date | 30-Mar-2026 06:00 PM |
| Clarification Start Date | 30-Dec-2025 06:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 03-Jun-2026 03:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 05-Mar-2026 06:00 PM |
| Published Date | 21-Nov-2025 06:00 PM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARE05_Part1.pdf | 7.03 MB | ||
| ARE05_Part2.pdf | 6.87 MB | ||
| ARE05_Part3.pdf | 2.67 MB | ||
| BOQ_931945.xls | 358.5 KB | XLS | |
| Corrigendum4.pdf | 112.82 KB | ||
| Corr2.pdf | 386.08 KB | ||
| Corr1.pdf | 20.36 KB | ||
| Corrigendum3TenderdocumentR1.pdf | 22.64 MB | ||
| Addendum2.pdf | 2.38 MB | ||
| ResponsetoBiddersqueries2.pdf | 493.32 KB | ||
| Addendum1.pdf | 36.10 MB |
Corrigenda
Official amendments and notices. PDFs open in the same viewer as tender documents (sign in, verified email, daily limit applies).
Corrigendum 4
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigendum4.pdf | 112.82 | ||
| Corr2.pdf | 386.08 | ||
| Corr1.pdf | 20.36 |
Corrigendum 3 - Tender Document R1
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigendum3TenderdocumentR1.pdf | 23184.75 | ||
| Addendum2.pdf | 2440.95 | ||
| ResponsetoBiddersqueries2.pdf | 493.32 | ||
| Addendum1.pdf | 36966.56 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Chennai |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous Works |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Global Tenders |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Works |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Chennai Metro Rail Limited||Rolling Stock Department - CMRL |
| Source portal | eprocure.gov.in |
Covers (bid packets)
What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.
| Cover no. | Cover type | Description | Document type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee/PreQual/Technical | Letter of Technical Bid in accordance with BDS 11.2 | |
| — | — | Bid Security/EMD in accordance with BDS 21 | |
| — | — | Signed forms, Power of Attorney (POA), confirmation authorising the signatory, MoU or JV agreement | .rar |
| — | — | Technical Proposal in accordance with ITB 16 and ITB 17 | .rar |
| — | — | All documents and certificate in line with Section III Evaluation and Qualification Criteria | .rar |
| — | — | List of Subcontractors (ITB 17.2 and 17.3) and any other documents | .rar |
| 2 | Finance | BoQ | .xls |
| — | — | Letter of Price Bid in accordance with ITB 11.3 | |
| — | — | All the tables mentioned under Part 1 Section 4 Bidding Forms (PDF and XLS) | .rar |
| — | — | Any other document required in Bid | .rar |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | MANAGING DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | CHENNAI METRO RAIL LIMITED, METROS, ANNA SALAI, NANDANAM, CHENNAI |
| Payment instruments | Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) |
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