By: Staff Writer
November 11, Colombo (LNW): Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) is moving forward with the Bandaranaike International Airport Development Project (BIADP) Phase II Stage 2 under the new administration.
AASL has signed an amended contract for the ongoing Design and Post Design Consultancy Services related to this phase. The contract was formalized on November 1, 2024, between AASL and the joint venture of Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. and Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
This project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to further develop the passenger terminal and related infrastructure at Sri Lanka’s busiest airport.
AASL is in the process of procuring contractors to complete the remaining scope of work, which includes the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) and other associated developments.
The signing ceremony for the contract amendment was attended by prominent figures, including Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Harsha Abeywickrema, Chairman of AASL; Mr. Kenji Murayama, Director at Japan Airport Consultants; Mr. Kenichi Furubayashi, General Manager of Nippon Koei; Eng. Asitha Karunaratne, Head of Projects at AASL; and other officials.
The Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (CAPC) has invited bids for the completion of the BIADP Phase II Stage 2, focusing on Package ‘A1’, which includes the PTB and related infrastructure works.
The scope of this development includes constructing a new Main Terminal Building (MTB), two additional piers (No. 2 and No. 3), and infrastructure such as elevated roadways, power supply systems, sewage disposal, and water management. The construction phase is expected to take 30 months.
AASL officials confirmed that bidders for the Package ‘A1’ contract will need to use materials and equipment already procured by the former contractor. A site inspection of these materials will take place on 4 October 2024 at the Consultant’s office in Katunayake.
The original project cost was estimated at Rs. 106 billion when it began in December 2020, but it was delayed due to the country’s economic crisis, leaving only 6% of the work completed.
The funding for this continuation will come from an existing loan from JICA, with the Sri Lankan government seeking additional financial support through JICA’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans.
The bidding process follows JICA’s ODA loan guidelines and is open to eligible international contractors. The deadline for bid submission is set for December 24, 2024, with a pre-bid meeting and site visit planned for November 12, 2024, at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
In April 2024, the Cabinet awarded the contract to Access Engineering PLC for the construction of the Main Terminal Building and the two new passenger bridges, which marks a significant step in the completion of Phase II.
This ambitious infrastructure project is a key initiative to boost Sri Lanka’s aviation capacity, aiming to handle up to 15 million passengers annually and solidify the country’s position as a major aviation hub in the region.
