RITES Schedule of Rates
About RITES Limited
RITES handles design, supervision and project management for transport infrastructure including the Vande Bharat trainset modernisation, metro rail consultancy, and infrastructure exports. As a consulting/PMC organisation, its BoQ work derives from existing rate frameworks (CPWD/USSOR) rather than originating new rates. The 2023 GCC is the canonical contract template for RITES works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RITES design and bid in tenders?
RITES typically provides design, supervision, project management and quality assurance — not as the executing contractor. Tenders are awarded by the client agency to construction contractors, with RITES as the engineer/PMC.
Where do RITES BoQ rates come from?
Project-specific. For railway projects: zonal USSOR. For roads: MoRTH SDB. For buildings: CPWD DSR. For metros: project-specific BoQ. RITES doesn't impose its own rate framework.
What is the RITES GCC?
General Conditions of Contract for Works — RITES' standard contract template for works it administers. Covers payment terms, dispute resolution, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, force majeure. The Feb 2023 version is current.
Does RITES handle highway projects?
Yes, particularly NHAI consultancy and PMC roles. For independent highway design (state highways), RITES uses MoRTH SDB rate analysis.
Are RITES rates higher than market?
RITES is a PSU and follows transparent BoQ-based pricing. Rates reflect the client's chosen rate framework (CPWD/USSOR/MoRTH). RITES adds its own consultancy fees on top of project execution costs.