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MMRDA to Re-Tender Thane Gaimukh-Bhayander Projects Following L&T’s Silence on Cost Estimates

It will restart the tender process after L&T failed to submit detailed cost breakdowns meant to inform base-rate benchmarking.

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Overview

  • L&T was disqualified from the ₹12,052 crore tender for non-disclosure of a past project collapse and failure to submit mandated documents.
  • The Supreme Court dismissed L&T’s petition challenging its disqualification as ‘infructuous’ once MMRDA opted to cancel and re-tender the contracts.
  • On June 10, MMRDA asked L&T to furnish detailed cost estimates, rate justifications, and supporting documents for the 5 km twin tunnel and 9.8 km elevated road projects.
  • L&T did not respond by the June 19 deadline, prompting MMRDA to proceed with a fresh tender round.
  • Megha Engineering & Infrastructure had bid ₹15,182 crore for the projects, compared with L&T’s quoted ₹12,052 crore in court, highlighting potential savings if lower estimates are validated.