The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the commencement of the procurement process for the construction of an airport facility complex at the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana, at its meeting held on September 17, 2019.
Following the decision, bids were invited under the National Competitive Procurement Methodology, and nine bidders submitted their proposals.
After a thorough evaluation, and based on the recommendations of the Bid Evaluation Committee and the High-Level Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet has approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation to award the contract to Sanken Construction (Private) Limited, identified as the lowest substantially responsive bidder.
The total contract value is Rs. 3,046.29 million (excluding VAT on the added value).
The new facility is expected to enhance infrastructure and operational capacity at the Ratmalana Airport, supporting its development as a key aviation hub.
