Delhi Metro signs consultancy agreement for Noida Metro’s phase-II project

• Delhi Metro has signed an agreement with Noida Metro for phase-II project

• Under the MoU Delhi Metro will assist and guide Noida Metro from preparing bid documents to the proper integration of all new line systems

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro has signed an agreement with Noida Metro, under which Delhi Metro will provide services to Noida Metro as general consultants (GC)/project management consultants (PMC) for its Phase – II project from Noida Sector – 51 to Greater Noida Sector – 2. The general consultancy agreement has been signed by Delhi Metro's Director (Business Development) PK Garg and Noida Metro's Executive Director & ACEO of Noida Authority Praveen Mishra in the presence of senior officials of both Delhi Metro and Noida Metro. The period of agreement will be for five years.

As per this agreement, Delhi Metro will assist and guide Noida Metro in preparation of complete bid documents for various system packages (RS, Signalling, Telecom, OHE, Track, SCADA, etc.), contract award process, management of system contracts and proper integration of all new line systems with the existing Aqua-Line (N-GN) Metro systems. Delhi Metro will also give suggestions to Noida Metro in value engineering and cost optimisation for all work contracts along with proof checking and approval of designs submitted by Noida Metro's appointed DDC for civil and E&M contract works.

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As per the terms in the contract, Delhi Metro will also be responsible for construction supervision and independent quality and safety monitoring (IQSM) of all contract packages (Civil, E&M, and System Contracts), besides testing and commissioning of the entire systems works and equipment and guiding for regulatory clearances for systems contracts.

Delhi Metro will help Noida Metro in the preparation of construction, operation and maintenance manuals for the proposed phase – II corridors. Delhi Metro will also assist Noida Metro in the preparation of all documents needed for CMRS clearance, CMRS inspection and sanction process.

Delhi Metro will also be responsible for planning and arranging training to the personnel of Noida Metro in operation, maintenance and repair of various equipment and the system as a whole.

The role of Noida Metro will be to provide all reasonable assistance to Delhi Metro to ensure effective discharge of its responsibilities under this agreement.
Noida Metro will be responsible for arranging funds for the project and payment to system contractors & consultants upon certification by GC. Noida Metro will also provide suitable office space in the Noida area for the GC team.

The Phase – II project of Noida Metro will be an extension of the Aqua Line from Sector 51 to Greater Noida Sector 2. This corridor is 9.605 kms long consisting of five elevated stations namely Noida Sector 122, Noida Sector 123, Greater Noida Sector 4, Ecotech 12 and Greater Noida Sector 2.

Noida Metro is currently operating the 29.07 kms long Aqua-Line from Noida Sector 51 to Greater Noida Depot which consists of 21 elevated stations. The Aqua Line began its passenger services from January 26, 2019.

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