DUBAI’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has called for expressions of interest for a design and construction contract for the 30km Blue Line metro, comprising a 15.5km underground section and 14.5km elevated section.
The multi-billion-dollar scheme is one of Dubai’s largest planned infrastructure projects, and will require international contractors to work in a joint venture with local partners. The contractor will be responsible for all civil and electromechanical works, rolling stock and rail systems, as well as assisting with maintenance and operation for an initial three-year period.
The line will have 14 stations, including seven elevated and five underground, and will interchange with the existing Centrepoint and Creek stations, the termini of the Red and Green lines, respectively.
The contract also includes the supply of 28 driverless trains, the construction of a depot to accommodate up to 60 trains, and the construction of all associated roads, facilities and utility diversion works.
The detailed scope of work for the project includes:
- civil works, including detailed design and construction of architectural and structural components including viaducts, tunnels, and stations
- design and execution of electromechanical works
- design, procurement and delivery of operation and control systems for rail, stations and facilities, and
- design, manufacturing and supply of rolling stock.
The project is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which was launched in March 2021. In December 2022, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, approved the 20-Minute City Policy as part of the second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Companies interested in the project can download a form, which must be emailed to [email protected] by November 24.
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