NOIDA: After two failed tendering processes to attract a suitable bidder, the Noida Metro on Friday signed an agreement with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) under which the latter will provide technical support for the extension of the Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 2 metro project.
According to the Noida Metro officials, DMRC will henceforth assist and guide NMRC in the preparation of complete bid documents for various system packa-ges, contract award process, management of system contracts and proper integrat-ion of all new line systems with the existing Aqua Line metro systems.
“DMRC will also provide suggestions to the NMRC in value engineering and cost optimisation for all work contracts, along with proof checking and approval of designs submitted to NMRC,” sources said.
According to the contract, DMRC will be responsible for planning and arranging training to NMRC in operation, maintenance and repair of various equipment and the system as whole. The role of NMRC will be to provide assistance to DMRC.
The phase II project of NMRC will be an extension of the Aqua Line. This corridor is 9.6km-long consisting of five elevated stations — Noida Sector 122, Sector 123, Greater Noida Sector 4, Ecotech 12 and Sector 2. NMRC is currently operating the 29.07km-long Aqua Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida depot.