Riyadh Metro Project Extends Bidding Deadline for New Line, Attracting Three Competing Consortiums

Riyadh: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has granted an extension for the submission of bids for the new line of the Riyadh Metro project until Feb. 15, according to MEED. The original deadline had been set for Oct. 16, 2023, following the issuance of the prequalification notice by the RCRC in October of last year.

Three consortiums are vying for the project, each bringing together an impressive lineup of international and local companies. The first consortium includes Alstom (France), Freysinnet Contracting (Saudi Arabia), WeBuild (Italy), FCC (Spain), and Nesma (Saudi Arabia). The second consortium features Siemens (Germany), Samsung C+T (South Korea), Acciona (Spain), and Alayuni (Saudi Arabia). Lastly, the third consortium comprises Hitachi Rail (Japan), Daewoo (South Korea), Hyundai E&C (South Korea), Gulermak (Turkey), and Albawani (Saudi Arabia).

As previously reported by MEED, the new line, known as Line 7, will be implemented in two phases. The first phase entails the construction of a 65-kilometer-long metro line connecting major destinations such as Qiddiya Entertainment City, King Abdullah International Gardens, King Salman Park, Misk City, and Diriyah Gate. This phase will involve the creation of 19 stations, including 14 underground and five overground.

The second phase, currently in the planning stage, aims to extend the line from Diriyah Gate to New Murabba and King Khaled International Airport, further expanding the reach and connectivity of the Riyadh Metro.

The extension of the bidding deadline underscores the importance of this new line to the future development and transportation infrastructure of Riyadh. With multiple consortiums competing to secure the project, it is expected to foster healthy competition and drive innovation, ultimately benefiting the residents and visitors of Riyadh