| Country |
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UAE |
| Project Value |
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USD 1,100,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Infrastructure | Metro |
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Consultant |
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Systra
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| Profile Type |
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Master Project | Related Projects (2) |
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Phase:
Construction - Execution
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| Background |
The Dubai Road and Transport AuthorityDubai Road and Transport Authority (RTARTA) 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 the construction of a 9.5 km tram line with 13 stations. The 5 km second phase will include a spur line to link Jumeirah Beach road with the Mall of the Emirates and will comprise 6 stations.
Upon completion, the 14.5 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 December 2008, phase 2 was put on hold due to the financial crisis. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in April 2011.
In October 2008, the USD 544 million DB contract for phase 1 was signed.
In April 2008, the DB contract for phase 1 was awarded to the ABS Consortium - consisting of AlstomAlstom and Besix. 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 9.5 km tram line, 13 stations, and an underground depot.
- Supply and installation of 11 trains.
Phase 2:
- Construction of a 5 km tram line and 6 stations.
- Supply and installation of 14 trains. |
| Expected Schedule |
| Phase | Schedule | Description |
| Completion |
Apr 2011 | Expected completion of phase 1
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| Related Projects |
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| Schedule | Phase | Description |
| Jul 2007 |
Construction | Prequalifiers submitted their applications
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| 07 Sep 2007 |
Construction | ITB issued for the DB contract of phase 1
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| Dec 2007 |
Construction | Bidders submitted their technical proposals
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| Jan 2008 |
Construction | Bidders submitted their commercial proposals
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| Mar 2008 |
Construction | Bidders submitted their revised proposals
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| Oct 2008 |
Construction | DB contract for phase 1 awarded to the ABS Consortium
- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
- JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, and Pizzarotti
- JV of Mitsubishi Corporation and ETA Ascon
- JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, and Gulf Leighton
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- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
- JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, and Pizzarotti
- JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, and Gulf Leighton
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- ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
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| Dec 2008 |
Construction | Phase 2 put on hold
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| Apr 2011 |
Completion | Expected completion of phase 1
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