Hyundai awarded $79m 380kV OHTL in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai) awarded the project, construction of 380kV Double Circuit Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) between Afif and Mahd Al Dahb in Central region of Saudi Arabia.

The value of the contract is SAR 296.3 million (USD 79million).

The Project was awarded by Saudi Electricity Company.

SEC received the bidders proposals during June 2021 (read more)

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 and Mahd BSP.

Approximate route length of OHTL is 219 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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