RITES Limited Secures Rs. 105.69 Crore Maintenance Contract from RDSO
New Delhi: RITES Limited announced on Saturday that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), Lucknow, to undertake a comprehensive maintenance contract for the dedicated test track between Gudha and Thathana Mithri stations in the Jodhpur division of North Western Railway (NWR).
The contract, valued at approximately Rs. 105.69 crore (excluding GST), is set for execution over a period of 60 months from the date of LOA issuance.
Key Details of the Contract
- Scope: Comprehensive maintenance of the dedicated test track, ensuring operational efficiency and safety
- Awarding Entity: Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), a government body under the Ministry of Railways
- Nature of Contract: Domestic, between government entities
- Execution Timeline: 5 years
The company clarified that the contract is a government-to-government transaction and does not constitute a related-party transaction.
Strategic Importance
This order underscores RITES Limited’s continued role in supporting India’s railway infrastructure and operational excellence. By managing dedicated test tracks, RITES contributes to safer and more reliable rail operations.