Sanken awarded Rs. 3 b contract for Ratmalana Airport complex

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Sanken Construction Ltd., has been awarded the contract worth Rs. 3 billion for an airfield facility at Ratmalana Airport.

The decision to this effect by the Cabinet of Ministers this week was disclosed by Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday.

He said the project, initially approved in September 2019, is intended to upgrade airport infrastructure and improve operational efficiency. Nine bids were received under the National Competitive Procurement Procedure, with Sanken selected as the lowest responsive bidder.

The contract, valued at Rs. 3.04 billion excluding Value Added Tax, was approved based on recommendations from both the Procurement Evaluation Committee and the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee.