The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has selected Sam India Builtwell Pvt Ltd as the lowest bidder for the construction of the YugeYugeen Bharat underground metro station on the 9.9 km Indraprastha–RK Ashram Marg corridor under Delhi Metro Phase 5A. The contract, valued at ₹206.33 crore, will last 630 days and includes the design and construction of the station, PD Area Ancillary Building, and connecting subways. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is expanding its network under Phase 5, beginning with Phase 5A, which includes a key corridor: a ~9.5 km underground extension of the Green Line running between Indraprastha and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, traversing the Central Vista area.
This route connects iconic landmarks such as India Gate, Kardiya Path, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat museum complex (The Metro Rail). In June 2025, DMRC initiated bidding for Package EC-01, which covered the design and construction of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat underground metro station, including its associated ancillary structures (PD area building, entry-exits, subways). The tender, with an estimate of ₹206.32 crore (sometimes rounded to ₹206.33 crore), saw pre-bid meetings on June 20, 2025; the bidding window ran from June 30 to July 7; and bid opening occurred on July 8 Upon opening financial bids, Sam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd. emerged as the lowest bidder at ₹222.76 crore. Other competitors included Afcons Infrastructure (₹259.09 Cr),
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Kumar Infraprojects (₹265.84 Cr), and Hindustan Construction Co. (₹286.92 Cr) Although the winning bid exceeded DMRC’s estimate by around 7.97%, Sam India Builtwell is expected to be awarded the contract once financing is finalized. (Transrail) This contract marks the first civil contract awarded under Phase 5A, setting construction into motion on a high-profile Central Delhi route Strategically, the new metro link replaces a previously planned Automated People Mover (APM) system for the Central Vista and aligns construction timelines with the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat museum Sam India Builtwell is a Delhi-based infrastructure contractor with a strong portfolio in civil and metro works. Its past Delhi Metro projects include construction of elevated stations and depots (e.g., Noida-Greater Noida
Aqua Line, various DMRC depots and stations) with costs ranging from ₹7 crore to over ₹400 crore The firm also previously executed roof-work contracts on the Delhi–Meerut RRTS project. The Yuge Yugeen Bharat station will be a three-level underground facility designed to handle high passenger volumes visiting both the museum and the wider Central Vista area. Beyond basic passenger amenities, the plan integrates retail space, art installations, and a heritage-themed design to align with the cultural significance of its location. Construction will require advanced cut-and-cover techniques to minimize disturbance to the surface-level heritage structures and ceremonial spaces.
Q1. What exactly is the ₹206.33 crore figure mentioned?
Q2. Which contractor won the Yuge Yugeen Bharat station tender?
Sam India Builtwell Pvt. Ltd. was declared the lowest bidder. Their bid came in well below that of Afcons, J Kumar, and HCC.
