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Colombo, Nov. 3 (Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to develop electricity transmission infrastructure between Sampur and Kappalthurai at a cost of USD 4.15 million, EUR 780,000 and Rs. 1,096.08 million, excluding taxes.
The project involves the construction of a 220(132)/33 kV grid substation in Sampur and the expansion of the existing 220(132)/33 kV grid substation in Kappalthurai.
The project aims to strengthen the country's electricity transmission system and improve the efficiency of the power network.
It is being implemented with financial assistance from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Six bids were received under the International Competitive Procurement Procedure to select a contractor.
Following an evaluation of the bids and a recommendation by the High Level Procurement Committee, the Cabinet approved a proposal by the Energy Minister to award the contract to a joint venture between Ceylex Engineering (Pvt) Ltd and Xingneng Electric Power Construction Co. Ltd, the lowest responsive bidder.
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