Sterling and Wilson Emerges as L1 for ₹313.88 Cr Lucknow Metro Phase-1B Power Systems Contract

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31 October 2026, Lucknow — Metro Rail News reported that Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC) has identified Sterling and Wilson Pvt. Ltd. as the lowest evaluated bidder (L1) for a ₹313.88 crore contract covering power supply and traction infrastructure for the Lucknow Metro East–West Corridor (Phase‑1B). The contract carries a completion period of 810 days. The report notes that the full tender news is behind a subscriber paywall.

Verified facts

- Announcement: Metro Rail News reported that UPMRC has identified Sterling and Wilson Pvt. Ltd. as L1 for a tender relating to power and traction systems for the Lucknow Metro East–West Corridor (Phase‑1B). The information is presented as UPMRC having identified Sterling and Wilson as the lowest bidder; the article did not reproduce a direct UPMRC release.

- Contract value disclosed: ₹313.88 crore, as reported in the Metro Rail News article.

- Scope: described as supply of power and traction infrastructure for the Lucknow Metro East–West Corridor (Phase‑1B).

- Completion period: 810 days, as stated in the report.

- Publication date and location: the Metro Rail News item is dated 31 October 2026 and is filed from Lucknow.

- Access limitations: Metro Rail News indicates the full tender news is available to subscribers; additional tender details were not published in the freely accessible portion of the article.

Organizations and responsibilities

- Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRC): Identified in the report as the client/contracting authority that conducted the tender process and has identified an L1 bidder. The report does not reproduce an UPMRC press release or filing; the role is reported by Metro Rail News.

- Sterling and Wilson Pvt. Ltd.: Identified in the report as the lowest evaluated bidder (L1) for the ₹313.88 crore contract for power supply and traction infrastructure for Lucknow Metro Phase‑1B. The report does not state that a formal contract award has been signed or that a notice to proceed has been issued.

- Other participants, financiers, equipment suppliers, or subcontractors: Not publicly disclosed in the cited report.

Operational and commercial context

- Reported project phase and technical area: The contract relates to power supply and traction infrastructure for the East–West Corridor (Phase‑1B) of Lucknow Metro. This indicates the procurement is for systems critical to train operations (traction power and associated supply), as reported by Metro Rail News.

- Schedule implication: The reported completion period of 810 days sets an explicit delivery expectation in the tender report; the article does not state the contract start date or any milestones.

- Contract status and public documentation: Metro Rail News reported identification of Sterling and Wilson as L1. The report did not publish a first‑party UPMRC award notice, contract signing confirmation, scope documents, or technical specifications in the accessible text. Therefore, contract award, mobilization, payment terms, performance guarantees and other commercial details are Not publicly disclosed.

- Market implication: The report provides evidence of active procurement by UPMRC for traction and power systems in Phase‑1B. Any further commercial consequences, competitive impacts, or downstream supplier engagement are Not publicly disclosed in the cited article and would require first‑party documentation or additional reporting to confirm.

Sources

- https://metrorailnews.in/lucknow-metro-power-traction-sterling-wilson-l1/ (Metro Rail News India)

- Source organization: Metro Rail News India

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