The implementation of runway projects for the King Salman Airport, the world’s largest airport, is finally taking shape. This comes as King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has received best and final offers (bafos) on the project. It entails design-and-build contract to develop the third runway at airport in Riyadh. “Bafos were submitted earlier this month [in July] and the contract is expected to be finalized soon,” a source close to the project noted. The scope of implementation entails construction of a third and fourth runway that will add to the two existing runway. Furthermore, the two runways are located at the Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport, which will eventually become part of KSIA. In February, firms had submitted prequalification documents on 18 January for a contract to develop the third runway and taxiways at KSIA.
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The Scope of Implementation on the King Salman Airport
The construction of the airport as the world’s largest is one that is gradually but surely taking shape. KSIADC, which is backed by Saudi sovereign wealth vehicle the Public Investment Fund, received interest from firms in December last year for the package. Moreover, KSIADC previously prequalified firms for aspects such as main engineering, procurement and construction packages. Furthermore, it also prequalified early and enabling works, as well as other elements of the construction work. These included specialist systems and integration, materials and equipment, engineering and design, professional services, health, among others. The entire scheme is divided into eight assets:
- Iconic Terminal
- Terminal 6
- Private aviation terminal
- Central runway and temporary apron
- Hangars
- Landside transport
- Cargo buildings
- Real estate
In August last year, KSIADC appointed several architectural and design firms for the various elements of the project. KSIADC confirmed that it had signed up UK-based Foster + Partners to design the airport’s masterplan. These include the terminals, six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. On the other hand, US-based Jacobs was selected to provide specialist consultancy services for the masterplan and the design of new runways.
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