India, July 6 -- The Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) has ascertained that six out of the eight companies are suitable for the award of tender for the construction of the first phase of Gurugram Metro. The work for the Rs.1286 crore tender will be allotted by the end of this month. The Metro corporation had last week finalised the tender for general consultant, which has been given to the joint venture of DB and Hill International, said a senior GMRL official.

"Six firms have been found suitable for the award of tender and now the financial bids will be analysed. The most suitable bidder, which offers the lowest price and meets stipulated conditions will be awarded the work by the end of this month," said a senior GMRL official, adding...