Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
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The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the award of over Rs. 2.2 billion (Rs. 2,269.18 million) contract (excluding VAT), for the construction of a 28 km long, 220kV double-circuit transmission line from the Mannar Grid Substation to the Mullikulam Collection Grid Substation under Lot B of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project.
The contract has been awarded to the JSL & Fentons Joint Venture – Intend, comprising Jyoti Structure Ltd., of India and Hayleys Fentons Ltd., Sri Lanka after being identified as the substantially responsive lowest bidder.
Approval to initiate the formal procurement process was granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 3 February 2025. Bids were subsequently called under an International Competitive Procurement Procedure, attracting five proposals from interested parties.
“Following a detailed evaluation by the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee, the joint venture was recommended for the award based on compliance with technical requirements and submission of the minimum evaluated bid,” Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said at the weekly post-Cabinet meeting media briefing yesterday.
The transmission line is a key component of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, aimed at strengthening grid connectivity in the Northern Province and facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
