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UAE |
| Contract Value |
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USD 544,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Infrastructure | Metro
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Consultant
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Systra
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Contractor
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ABS Consortium
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| Profile Type |
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Standalone Project
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Status
Construction
Execution
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| Background |
The Dubai Road and Transport AuthorityDubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to build a tram system in Al Sufouh area to improve traffic flow and road services between Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Lakes.
The project will be implemented in 2 phases. The first phase will link Al Sufouh area with Dubai Marina area by replacing the existing bridge with a new one to link Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina. Phase 1 will include construction of a 10 km tram line with 13 stations. The 4 km second phase will build a spur line to link Jumeirah Beach road with the Mall of the Emirates.
Upon completion, the 14 km tram network will accommodate up to 5,200 passengers per hour in each direction.
Systra of France is the project consultant. |
| Current Status |
In June 2008, the DB contract was signed and the design aspect of the DB contract has started.
In April 2008, the DB contract for phase 1 was awarded to the ABS Consortium - consisting of AlstomAlstom, Besix, and Serco Group. The awarded consortium has the option to include phase 2 in the contract during a later stage.
In March 2008, bidders submitted their revised bid prices after RTARTA's decision to move the scheme's depot underground.
On 7 September 2007, the ITB for the DB contract was issued. |
| Scope of Work |
Phase 1:
- Construction of a 10 km tram line, 13 stations, and an underground depot.
- Supply and installation of 11 trains.
Phase 2:
- Construction of a 4 km tram line and 6 stations.
- Supply and installation of 14 trains. |
| Expected Schedule |
| Phase | Schedule | Description |
| Completion |
Q1 2011 | Completion of first phase is expected
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| Phase | Schedule | Description |
| Construction |
Jul 2007 | Prequalifiers submitted their applications | | | 07 Sep 2007 | ITB issued for the DB contract | | | Dec 2007 | Bidders submitted their technical proposals | | | Jan 2008 | Bidders submitted their commercial proposals | | | Mar 2008 | Bidders submitted their revised proposals | | | Apr 2008 | DB contract awarded to the ABS Consortium | | | Jun 2008 | DB contract signed and design started
- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, & Serco Group)
- JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, & Pizzarotti
- JV of Mitsubishi Corporation & ETA Ascon
- JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, & Gulf Leighton
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- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, & Serco Group)
- JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, & Pizzarotti
- JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, & Gulf Leighton
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- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, & Serco Group)
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| Completion |
Q1 2011 | Completion of first phase is expected
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