L&T submits lowest bid of $67.2m for 380kV OHTL Project in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Electricity Company announces the bid results for the construction of 380kV Double Circuit Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) to be constructed in Afif, Central region of Saudi Arabia.

Ten bidders has submitted the proposals. India based construction firm, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has submitted the lowest bid.

L&T submitted the price of SAR 252million (USD 67.2million).

The tender was issued by SEC during May 2021 (read more)

Projects scope of works includes Construction of One (1) 380kV double circuit Overhead transmission line between New Afif BSP (9081),Dawadmi BSP (9037) and Khuf BSP (9006).

Approximate route length of OHTL is 176 km.

The project involves using of 4-795 kcmil ACSR/AW CONDOR conductor per phase and two (2) OPGW along the length of the new line.

The new OHTL will be installed on latticed steel tower in vertical configuration.

The Contractor shall perform on Lump sum turnkey basis, the design, engineering, materials procurement, quality management, factory inspection/testing, transport and delivery to site, installation, construction, site inspection, testing and commissioning, all associated work and services until final handing over of new OHTL work in a satisfactorily working and operating condition.

Contractor need to complete the project activities within 24 months from the date of contract award.

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