KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Last Date of Submission: 30th March, 2020
KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
(A Government of Kerala Undertaking)
T.C. 36/1, NH Bypass Service Road,
Near Eanchakkal Jn., Chackai P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram 695024
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DISCLAIMER
1. This EOI document is neither an agreement nor an offer by the KIIDC to the
prospective Applicants or any other person. The purpose of this EOI is to provide
information to the interested parties that may be useful to them in the formulation of
their Bid pursuant to this EOI.
2. KIIDC will not be responsible for any delay in receiving the Proposals. The issue of
this EOI does not imply that KIIDC is bound to select an Applicant or to appoint the
successful applicant, as the case may be, for development and operation of Cable car
services with other infrastructure. KIIDC reserves the right to accept/ reject any or all
proposals submitted in response to this EOI document at any stage without assigning
any reasons whatsoever. KIIDC also reserves the right to withhold or withdraw the
process at any stage with intimation to all who submitted the EOI application.
3. The information given is not an exhaustive account of statutory requirements and
should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. KIIDC accepts
no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on the
law expressed herein.
4. KIIDC reserves the right to change/ modify/ amend any or all provisions of this EOI
documents. Such revisions to the EOI/ amended EOI will be made available on the
website of www.kiidc.kerala.gov.in
Sd/-
Chief Engineer, KIIDC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Notice Inviting Expression of Interest…………………………………………………4
2. Introduction & Background…………………………………………………………...4
3. Cable Car Project in Kochi…………………………………………………………….5
4. Location and Alignment of the Project………………………………………………..6
5. Scope of Work…………………………………………………………………………6
6. EOI Process & Timelines……………………………………………………………...7
7. Documents to be submitted along with EOI…………………………………………..8
Appendix – I (a)
Appendix – I (b)
Appendix – II – Form A
Appendix – II – Form B
Appendix – II – Form C
Appendix – II – Form D
Appendix – II – Form E
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KERALA IRRIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD
1. NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (KIIDC) invites ‘Expression
of Interest (EOI) for Consultants for Cable Car Project in Kochi, from Indian and overseas
organizations with relevant consultancy experience in ropeway projects. Companies engaged
in the business of Ropeway services and operation, Ropeway logistics, Design and
construction of Ropeway infrastructure development are eligible to submit their proposal to
KIIDC. Consultancy firms having consortium with firms having the above experience may
also submit the proposal.
2. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
2.1. About Kochi
Kochi is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala with a bustling commercial port. Kochi is the financial
capital of Kerala and, with a population of more than 2 million, is the most densely populated
city in Kerala, the biggest urban agglomeration in the state. It is one of the major tourist
destinations in India. It is part of the district of Ernakulam.
Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India. Kochi city is also part of the
Greater Cochin region and is classified as a Tier-II city by the Government of India. The
civic body that governs the city is the Kochi Municipal Corporation.
Kochi city consists of: - Ernakulam Mainland City, Willingdon Island, Peninsula of
Mattencherry and Fort Kochi (Old Kochi), West Kochi, Bolgatty Island, Vallarpadom
Island, Vypin Island, Aluva, Thrikakara Town, Thripunithura and Maradu.
2.2. Connectivity
Kochi is well connected by air, road, rail and ferry from others parts of India, and to
international destinations.
Cochin International Airport is located in Nedumbassery, 29 km from the city center, this is
the largest airport in Kerala and one of major gateway to India. Kochi is well connected by
train from all parts of India. Most Kerala-bound trains have a major stop here. The city is
well connected by road from all parts of the state as well as other major cities. Three major
national highways namely, NH 66, NH 544 and NH 49 connect Kochi with other parts of
country. Kochi can be reached by sea in yachts as well as cruise ship from Goa, Mumbai,
Lakshadweep, Colombo and Male. Almost all leading international cruises on global voyages
operate to Kochi from the US and Europe at Wellington Island Cruise Berth. Kochi is the
only city in Kerala having Metro Rail.
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2.3. Tourism
Kochi is the most popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors to
Kerala and is among the most visited tourist destinations in India. As per Kerala's Tourism
Department, the domestic tourist footfall in the city was more than 23 million in 2017.
According to the department, aspects like MICE tourism, LuLu Mall, the Wonderla water
theme park, and the metro nature of Kochi city were the main aspects for attracting more
domestic tourists.
Backwaters of Kochi, Marine Drive, Fort Kochi, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace,
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jewish Synagogue, Anta Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty
Palace, Kochi International Marina, Willington Island, Museum of Kerala History, St.Francis
Church, Koonankurishu Church, Fort Emmanuel (Immanuel), Pallipuram Fort, Kodungallur
Bhagavathy Temple, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, Kanjiramattom Mosque, and Bastion
Bungalow etc are the major attractions and religious spots in Kochi. Recently Kochi is
selected as No 1 Tourist place in the world selected by Tripadvisor. Adding yet another jewel
to the crown of the Queen of Arabian sea, popular travel guide Lonely Planet has included
Kochi among the top 10 cities to visit.
3. CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
The Cable Car Project in Kochi is a ropeway system that would connect two main tourist
destinations and urban nodes of Kochi city: Marine Drive and Fort Kochi. The ropeway
would highlight the attractions of the Queen of the Arabian Sea through visitors being able to
see famous tourist attractions from a bird’s eye perspective.
The people riding on the cable car can enjoy the aerial beauty of Marine Drive and
Queensway walkways, Bolgatty Palace and Grand Hyatt in Bolgatty Island, the tranquil
backwaters of Mulavukad and Vallarpadom area, the cargo movements of the Vallarpadom
Container Terminal of Cochin Port, ecstatic view of the Vallarpadom Basilica, stunning
views of the cruise ships anchored in the Wellington Island, the Chinese fishing nets &
beaches of Fortkochi and Vypin and the apocalyptic sunset.
The project will support the urban area guidelines, associated estates, and reaffirms to ensure
that development sprawl and leapfrogging do not negatively affect the natural and historical
character of this beautiful waterfront. By doing so, it will also mitigate against the
continuation of non-sustainable and unjust spatial patterns of the past. In addition, it will also
help in contributing for the creation of opportunities for economic and social development
and the conservation of aesthetic and sensitive environmental features in a sustainable
manner. The goals of social, economic and ecological integration and sustainability will be
achieved through this small step.
The proposed Cable Car starting point is Marine Drive near High Court of Kerala and up to
Fort Kochi with intermediate stations at Bolgatty, Vallarpadom and Vypin. The proposal
included the return journey from Fort Kochi to Marine Drive also. The distance from Marine
Drive to Fort Kochi is about 5.7 km and travel time is about 30 minutes. The project proposal
is to attract tourists and local people for their conveyance purposes.
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The proposed Cable Car project requires sanction from various agencies like Cochin Port
Trust, IWAI, Indian Navy, Airport Authority, GCDA, Kochi Corporation, Mulavukad
Panchayath, Revenue Department and Tourism Department.
4. LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE PROJECT
The location of the project will be from Marine Drive to Fortkochi as per the alignment as
follows, Marine Drive – Bolgatty – Vallarpadom – Vypin – Fortkochi
This is also shown in the attached drawing as Annexure – I (a) and I (b).
5. SCOPE OF WORK
KIIDC intends to seek EOI in the following areas –
1. Design of Ropeway service from Marine Drive to Fortkochi and back as per the
alignment as follows,
(a) From Marine Drive to Bolgatty
(b) From Bolgatty to Vallarpadom
(c) From Vallarpadom to Vypin
(d) From Vypin to Fortkochi
(e) Back to Marine drive
2. Design of Stations at Marine Drive, Bolgatty, Vallarpadom, Vypin and Fortkochi
along with all other necessary infrastructure facilities.
3. Selection of suitable ropeway technology for this project, i.e., either Mono-cable
system or 3S system.
4. The design of the cable car should meet the requirements set out in Standard
specifications or conforming to Directive 2000/9/EC. Safety components and
subsystems shall be certified by Notified Bodies. Infrastructure should be designed
and approved according to harmonized CEN Norms.
5. Evaluation of proposed alignment and station locations and proposal of alternate
alignments.
6. Development of transit stations with viewing gallery at the top, an Amusement area, a
hospitality area and a luxury revolving restaurant that would enable panoramic views
of the coastline and the city with all other necessary infrastructure facilities.
7. Provision of Intermediate towers in the middle of the proposed alignment.
8. Prepare the techno economic feasibility report for this project including:
i. Main technical specifications of the ropeway system such as number of
towers, tower height, distance between towers, line speed, number of cabins,
distance between cabins, cabin capacity, trip time, etc.
ii. Projected traffic details for the project. (Tourists per Hour per Day)
iii. Cost analysis of the project envisaging estimated construction cost, estimated
revenue and estimated operational & maintenance cost.
9. Suggest an implementation model – PPP/Annuity/Hybrid Annuity/EPC+O&M/O&M.
10. Estimated capital cost and nature of assistance required from KIIDC for viability of
the project.
11. Implementation plan.
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12. Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
13. Any other works, which are required for the successful completion and
commissioning of the Project as per the prevailing laws and rules applicable at that
time may be considered.
14. Details sanction required/ NOC from the concerned authorities
However, the height of towers and span between two towers may change as per the
alignment decided. The firm taking interest in the project should consider both the
options in deciding their further course of action. The firm is also requested to make
their own assessment for both the specified alternative alignments before coming to
the conclusion in deciding the project.
6. EOI PROCESS & TIMELINES
Following process will be followed for this EOI.
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No. EOI Process Date Time
1 Notice Inviting EOI 13/03/2020 15:00 hrs
2 EOI Queries submission by parties 20/03/2020 16:00 hrs
3 Pre-proposal meeting 23/03/2020 14:00 hrs
4 Clarification on EOI queries 26/03/2020 16:00 hrs
5 Submission of EOI 30/03/2020 16:00 hrs
6 EOI opening 01/04/2020 11:00 hrs
7 Presentation by selected firms/companies 06/04/2020 11:00 hrs
8 Result communication to parties 08/04/2020 16:00 hrs
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6.1. Pre-proposal conference
KIIDC will hold a Pre-proposal conference on 23.03.2020 at 02.00pm at the Conference
Hall, Basement Floor, KIIDC Headquarters, Trivandrum to explain the project in detail to the
prospective organizations.
6.2. What to Submit
The Applicants are requested to submit their plan in line with the expected scope of work for
the alignment. Interested participants are required to submit their EOI in writing, indicating
the following:
i. Scope of work including design of ropeway service from Marine Drive to Fortkochi as
per the proposed alignment, design of transit stations at the proposed locations along
with all other necessary infrastructure facilities.
ii. Suggest an implementation model – PPP/Annuity/Hybrid Annuity/EPC+O&M/ O&M.
iii. Estimated capital cost and nature of assistance required from KIIDC for viability of the
project.
iv. Implementation plan.
v. Salient features such as technical assumptions and expected traffic/ volume to be
transported through the ropeway.
vi. Any other suggestions etc.
Applicants are also requested to submit the following details of their company;
a. Name and Address
b. Contact person(s) along with contact details, email addresses, and
c. Background, activities, relevant experience and copies of last annual report.
6.3. How to Submit
The interested parties are requested to submit their proposals furnishing the above details at
designated place latest by 16:00 hrs on 30/03/2020 in an envelope duly super scribed for
“EOI for Consultants for Cable Car Project in Kochi.” and addressed to: -
Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
T.C. 36/1, NH Bypass Service Road,
Near Eanchakkal Jn., Chackai P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram 695024
Phone: - 9495000870, 0471 2506815 Email: [email protected]
7. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH EOI
i. Details of the Applicant
ii. Details of Ropeway Experience
iii. Details of Other Infrastructure / Commercial Projects
iv. Financial Resources such as net-worth, turnover, profits, etc. in last 5 years.
Sd/-
Chief Engineer, KIIDC
Appendix I (a)
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
PROPOSED ALIGNMENT
NORTH
Proposed alignment of the ropeway
Appendix I (b)
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
PROPOSED LOCATIONS FOR TRANSIT STATIONS
NORTH
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No. Station Location Latitude Longitude
1 Marine Drive 9.9912328º N 76.2695812º E
2 Bolgatty 9.98310454º N 76.268084º E
3 Vallarpadom 9.9864278º N 76.251107º E
4 Vypin 9.9730046º N 76.2443439º E
5 Fortkochi 9.9691188º N 76.2513338º E
Appendix II – Form A
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Details of the Applicant
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No. Description Details
1 Name of firm/ company/ organisation
2 Registered Office
3 Postal address
4 Telephone/ Fax/ e-Mail
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Type of firm/company (Proprietary,
Partnership, Private Ltd. Co., Public Ltd. Co.,
etc.)
6 Details of proprietor/ Partners/ directors etc.
Mobile numbers and email addresses
7 Details of registration of firm/ company etc.
Signature of applicant* (with seal)
* by a person having necessary authorization/power of attorney to do so on behalf of firm/ company.
Appendix II – Form B
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Details of Experience in Ropeway Design/Construction/Operation
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No.
Name of the project and its
details (including but not
limited location size,
investment, employment
generation etc.)
Details and
contact
person of
client
Value of
the
Project
Period of
execution
and date of
completion
Present
status of
the
Project.
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Appendix II – Form C
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Details of Other Infrastructure / Commercial Projects
(Other than those mentioned in Form B)
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No.
Name of the project and its
details (including but not
limited to size, investment,
employment generation etc.)
Location of
the project
Value of
the
completed
Project
Period of
execution
and date of
completion
Present
status of
the
Project.
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Appendix II – Form D
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Details of Financial Resources
Sl. No. Financial Year Annual Turnover (in Crores)
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Appendix II – Form E
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANTS FOR
CABLE CAR PROJECT IN KOCHI
Brief narrative about the implementation of Proposed Project, if selected.
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No. Description Bidders response
1 What are the activities you are interested to do?
2 Assistance required by you to create infrastructure for
above mentioned activities
3 Would you be willing to develop the Ropeway services as
Developer?
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What is your investment threshold size?
Proposed mode of mobilizing investment
International Applicant please indicate in US$ and
National applicant in INR
Minimum
Maximum
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Considering the extent of area and the available resources,
how much time it would take for you to develop and
implement the project.
6 Would you be interested in participating bidding if this is
bid out? Yes/ No.
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Any other suggestion/ views (You are requested to attach a
brief suggestions on the activities and development that
you would like to undertake capturing the salient features,
envisaged investment, assessment regarding technical and
financial feasibility of the project, employment generation
potential and likely timeline)