RVNL Wins ₹87.55 Crore Railway Surveillance System Order from South Eastern Railway
New Delhi: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced that it has emerged as the Lowest Bidder (L-1) for a significant contract from the South Eastern Railway.
Key Details of the Project Award:
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Client: South Eastern Railway
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Project Value: ₹87.55 Crore (Rupees Eighty-Seven Crore Fifty-Five Lakh Sixty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Four Only), exclusive of GST.
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Scope of Work: The contract involves the "Supply, Installation, and commissioning of IP based Video Surveillance System (VSS)" in LHB coaches. The system will include 4 cameras per coach as per the latest RDSO (Research Designs & Standards Organisation) specifications, along with the provision of Rugged Hand Held Terminals (HHT)/Tablets and 8 TB external SSD storage.
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Execution Timeline: The project is to be completed within 10 months from the date of the Purchase Order issuance.
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Nature of Contract: Domestic project, awarded through a regular e-tender process (E-Tender No. 33255017). The company clarified this is in the normal course of its business and is not a related party transaction.
Strategic Significance:
This order reinforces RVNL's role as a key implementation arm for modernizing Indian Railways' infrastructure. The installation of advanced Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) enhances passenger safety and security, aligning with the national push for smarter and safer railway travel.
About RVNL:
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited is a "Mini Ratna" Central Public Sector Enterprise primarily responsible for project development, mobilization of financial resources, and implementation of railway projects. This contract win adds to its growing order book in the railway modernization and upgrade sector.
Stock Exchange Information:
The intimation has been submitted to the stock exchanges – BSE (Scrip Code: 542649) and NSE (Symbol: RVNL) – in compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations.
