Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (NMPML), the transport wing of the Nashik Municipal Company (NMC), is planning to drift a recent bid for the procurement and operation of fifty electrical buses.
Earlier, the civic physique had floated bids and given extensions twice, as solely two personal corporations had filed the bids. As per norms, it’s necessary to present two extensions in case there are fewer than three bids.
“In the course of the technical bid evaluation, one of many two corporations was disqualified, and the monetary bid is but to be opened. Therefore, we’re planning to drift a recent bid for extra corporations to take part. This may give the transport physique aggressive charges,” an NMPML official stated.
The transport physique is eager to roll out the e-buses from July this 12 months, throughout its second anniversary, the official added.
The civic physique will give INR 25 crore to the company involved for procuring buses. In flip, the company will present lesser fees to function the bus service.
The working value for the transport utility to run the present buses is INR 80 per km, whereas the working value for the electrical buses will likely be INR 60 per km. The worth distinction will assist the civic physique to scale back its losses.