Meed | Al-Ula tenders infrastructure works for tramway

Al-Ula tenders infrastructure works for tramway

15 August 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) inviting companies to bid to construct tramway infrastructure works for the Al-Ula development.

The first phase of the tram scheme is a 22.4-kilometre-long line with 17 stations, operated by 20 trams. It will link Al-Ula International airport to five of the area’s historical regions. The system is scheduled to start running in 2027.

The scope of work includes the design and construction of a tram depot, tram tracks, technical buildings, station buildings and other associated infrastructure.

The RFP was issued on 12 June and the deadline for bid submission is 12 September.

France’s Systra is the consultant.

In October last year, RCU announced that France’s Alstom will provide rolling stock and systems for the Al-Ula tram scheme.

MEED reported in May last year that RCU was in advanced discussions with Alstom for the project after technical requirements meant other potential bidders withdrew interest in the scheme.

In April 2021, the RCU unveiled an investment plan worth SR57bn ($15bn) to regenerate Al-Ula. About $3.2bn has been allocated for infrastructure development, including the tram and renewable power generation.

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Yasir Iqbal