The MMRDA's proposed 101-storeyed iconic tower at Wadala in Mumbai has garnered a lot of interest from a host of companies.
So far, 23 firms have evinced interest in designing and offering consultancy services while nine companies are expected to bid for constructing the tower.
The firms interested in design and offering consultancy include the Louis Berger Group (New Jersey), Peddle Thorp Architects (Melbourne), ICON Realty Management (New York), CFA Realty (Malaysia), Sparks Realty (California), Foster & Partners (London), RMJM (Hong Kong), Kasian Architecture (Dubai), Tata Consultancy, Feedback Ventures and Kapoor Associates. The nine firms keen in construction include Akruti City, Tata Realty, IL&FS Transportation Networks, India Bulls, Top Value Deal Developers, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Partibha Industries, Reliance Infrastructure, L&T and Gammon India. The last date for the submission of bid is 15 July 2009.
The Rs 2,500 crore project is likely to be executed on a BOT basis. The project will offer residential as well as commercial space. Of the 101 floors, 30 will be given to the developer who can use those for hospitality and other businesses. The MMRDA plans to ensure that the tower conforms to green norms. MMRDA has undertaken development of 14 ha at Wadala, of which the proposed high-rise structure is a part.
The MMRDA is expected to hold a pre-bid meeting on 18 June 2009.
Source : ProjectsToday
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