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RITES Ltd Emerges as Lowest Bidder for Rs 28.5 Crore Urban Infrastructure Inspection Contract in Gujarat

Key contract under AMRUT 2.0 and SJMMSVY initiatives to bolster water, drainage, and sewage projects
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New Delhi: RITES Ltd, a Railway Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has been declared the lowest bidder (L-1) for a crucial contract issued by the Gujarat Urban Development Company Limited (GUDC). The contract, valued at Rs 28.50 crore (excluding GST), involves third-party inspection services for Water Supply Scheme (WSS), Underground Drainage (UGD), and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects across urban local bodies in Gujarat.

Scope and Duration of Work
The contract scope includes inspection and quality assurance for urban infrastructure projects under the AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) and Shri JNNURM-Mission Mode Swachhata Yojana (SJMMSVY) schemes. The contract will be valid for 60 months starting from the issuance of the Letter of Award (LOA) or Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Read Also: Strategic Rail Pact: RITES Ltd Partners with Shree Cement to Strengthen Rail Infrastructure for Sustainable Logistics

Part of Larger Urban Development Drive
This project aligns with the government’s ongoing thrust to enhance urban infrastructure and improve sanitation and water supply in cities. It is expected to generate better monitoring and timely implementation of vital urban development schemes, benefitting millions of residents.

Transparency and Domestic Focus
Engineering consultancy firm RITES confirmed this contract is domestic and free from any related party transactions, underlining its commitment to transparency and strengthening its role as a leading player in India’s urban infrastructure sector.

About RITES Limited
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited, is an Indian public sector undertaking and engineering consultancy corporation, specializing in the field of transport infrastructure. Established in 1974 by the Indian Railways, the company’s initial charter was to provide consultancy services in rail transport management to operators in India and abroad. RITES has since diversified into planning and consulting services for other infrastructure, including airports, ports, highways and urban planning.


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