NMC floats Rs42L tender for signal upkeep amid Rs197cr IITMS upgrade
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Nagpur: Even as the Rs197 crore Integrated Intelligent Traffic Management System (IITMS) pilot project nears completion, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has floated a fresh tender worth Rs42.37 lakh for the annual comprehensive maintenance of traffic signals and blinkers across the city.
The notice, issued by the electrical department of NMC, invites licensed electrical contractors to participate in the e-tender for the upkeep of nearly 171 existing traffic signals for a one-year period. The tender, published on June 16, 2025, states that submission will close on June 23 at 3pm, with the opening scheduled for June 24.
While the IITMS project promises AI-based surveillance and automatic signal systems at 10 critical junctions, the new tender indicates that the traditional signal infrastructure will continue to operate in parallel — at least until the city-wide implementation of IITMS is complete by 2026.
The maintenance cost excludes GST and highlights NMC's need to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of conventional traffic infrastructure during the transition phase. Officials say the legacy system remains vital in areas not covered by IITMS yet.
The dual approach underlines NMC's challenge of managing both legacy and smart infrastructure simultaneously during a crucial upgrade phase.
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