Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been declared the Lowest Bidder (L1) for a significant project by East Central Railway. The contract, valued at ₹358,97,42,420.53, involves the construction of a doubling work on the Sitamarhi-Raxaul section. This includes earth work, bridges, station buildings, and miscellaneous works, spanning a total length of 41.04 km. The project is expected to be completed within 1095 days and is a normal course of business for RVNL.
RVNL Emerges as Lowest Bidder for Major Railway Project
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has been officially recognized as the Lowest Bidder (L1) for a substantial infrastructure project awarded by the East Central Railway. This announcement, dated 20.07.2026, highlights RVNL’s successful bid for a crucial railway development initiative.
Project Details and Scope
The awarded contract pertains to the “Construction of doubling work”, encompassing a comprehensive range of activities. These include earth work, blanketing, construction of minor and major bridges, station buildings, platform works, LC work, and other miscellaneous works. The project is designed for 25T Indian Railway Standard Loading and covers the section from Kundawa Chainpur (excl.) to Raxaul (excl.). This segment spans from Ch.145.500 to 186.540, totaling an impressive 41.04 km. The project is a key part of the doubling of the Sitamarhi-Raxaul section within the Samastipur Division of East Central Railway.
Contract Value and Timeline
The broad consideration for this significant project amounts to INR 358,97,42,420.53 (Rupees Three hundred fifty-eight crores, ninety-seven lakhs, forty-two thousand, four hundred twenty rupees and fifty-three paise only). This figure includes an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The execution of the order(s)/contract(s) is slated to be completed within a period of 1095 Days.
Normal Course of Business
RVNL has confirmed that this project falls within the normal course of its business operations. The company has a strong track record in executing large-scale railway infrastructure projects, and this award further solidifies its position in the sector. The company also noted that it does not have any promoter or promoter group interests in the entity that awarded the contract, and the transaction is conducted at an “arm’s length”.
Source: BSE
