Neom’s energy, water and hydrogen subsidiary Enowa is making progress towards awarding a contract to build a 1,200MW wind farm catering to the gigaproject development in Saudi Arabia.  The Gayal wind farm scheme is moving forward. However, the source did not specify whether the commercial bid evaluation process has concluded or whether negotiations with shortlisted bidders have commenced.  In May  Enowa had started evaluating the prices submitted by bidders in March for the contract, which is being procured using an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model. Enowa received bids for the contract by 4 March. The wind farm project site is approximately 35 kilometres northwest of the former town of Gayal. The project will have an estimated plot area of 164 square kilometres. The project duration is 31 months from the start of construction. It is understood that among the firms that have been invited to bid for the Gayal wind farm EPC contract are Egyptian contractor Orascom and PowerChina. The scope of work for the EPC contractors bidding for the scheme includes the design, supply and installation of wind turbine generators and foundations, three 380kV substations and control systems, meteorological towers, site roads, hard stands, crane pads and associated infrastructure. Enowa received bids for another renewable energy project, the 800MW Shiqri solar farm, by 4 March. The client is also conducting commercial clarifications for the solar project. Neom aims to be powered 100% by renewable energy by 2030.   For registration as supplier: https://www.neom.com/en-us/our-business/suppliers (ICE RIYADH)

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