Mumbai: After more than a year and a half of persistent efforts, the BMC’s ambitious desalination initiative in Manori village in the western suburbs is finally moving forward. Hyderabad-based company GVPR Engineers Limited has been identified as the lowest bidder; however, its quoted price is 26% above the BMC’s estimated budget.

The technical advisory committee will now carefully examine this price discrepancy before entering into negotiations with the company to ensure a viable and cost-effective agreement.

Tender and Bidding Details

The BMC floated a tender on December 4, 2023, for the construction of a desalination plant on a 12-hectare plot in Manori village. After four unsuccessful attempts, the project finally attracted interest from several prominent firms.

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