Consultant for Study of Crowding at Stations, Foot Fall Survey, Passenger Flow Study, Simulation Studies along with measures to reduce congestion & improve passenger flow and Designing an Integrated Modern Signage & Passenger Information System, Station Illumination & Surveillance System at Stations on Mumbai Suburban Railway System

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. Headquartered in Beijing, we began operations in January 2016 and have now grown to 87 approved members worldwide. By investing in sustainable infrastructure and other productive sectors in Asia and beyond, we will better connect people, services and markets that over time will impact the lives of billions and build a better future.

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. India intends to apply for financing from the AIIB towards the cost of the MUTP III Projects and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

It is proposed to obtain Consultancy Services to assess the level of crowding at suburban stations with station wise number of passengers for different time periods, to suggest measures for improvement in passenger flow with a dispersal plan duly incorporating the gender relevant mobility and accessibility aspects along with future projections.

The consultant shall propose measures to enhance passenger convenience and security by way of crowding survey, pedestrian flow simulations, better Layout Design, signages, Station Illumination Planning of PIDS with CCTV & Surveillance System. (As per the scope defined in Draft Indicative Terms of Reference).

The Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd., India now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The short listing criteria are:

a)  Experience of major similar assignment completed/ in progress in past 10 years for infrastructure works/ projects with preference for experience on Railway Projects.

b)  Financial status with consultancy turnover in past 5 years.

c)  Availability of appropriate skills among key personnel, team composition etc.

d)  Response to TOR

e)  Credentials of the firm.

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to AIIB’s Interim Operational Directives on Procurement Instructions for recipient of 2nd June 2016 issued by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and available on their website http://www.aiib.org/ for AIIB policy on conflict of interest.