Archive · 12 Jun 2025
MMRDA Seeks L&T's Bid Details After Scrapping Thane-Bhayandar Tenders
The government was going to build a tunnel and a bridge, but then they canceled the plans.
A company called L&T said they could do it cheaper than others, but the government had to start over.
Now, the government wants to see L&T's original price to make sure they get the best deal when they ask for new bids.
This is all about building better roads to make it easier for people to get around.
MMRDA scrapped tenders for Thane-Bhayandar projects worth Rs 14,000 crore.
L&T disclosed a bid over Rs 3,000 crore lower than the declared lowest bidder.
MMRDA is now seeking L&T's detailed financial estimates from the original bid.
The projects are part of an extension of the Mumbai Coastal Road project.
The Supreme Court warned MMRDA about re-tendering after L&T's disclosure.
- Who
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
- What
- MMRDA is reviewing bids for the Thane-Bhayandar road projects after scrapping the original tenders.
- When
- The tenders were scrapped and the recent communication was on June 10th.
- Where
- Thane-Bhayandar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To ensure optimal use of public funds and potentially revise the base cost.
- Projects
- Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road
- Total Tender Value
- Rs 14,000 crore
- Tunnel Project Cost (Estimate)
- Rs 8,000 crore
- Elevated Road Project Cost (Estimate)
- Rs 6,000 crore
- L&T's Bid (Elevated Road)
- Rs 5,554 crore
- L&T's Bid (Tunnel)
- Rs 6,498 crore
Sources
Thane-Borivali tunnel to be extended to reduce traffic woes
Mumbai-Goa highway traffic congestion: Maharashtra govt to improve four alternate routes
Maharashtra govt to submit Raigad tourism development proposals under PRASAD