The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to renovate and upgrade rural roads in the Western and Northern Provinces under the Rural Ways Programme, following a competitive bidding process.
Seventeen bids were submitted under the national competitive procurement methodology, and after evaluation, the High‑Level Procurement Committee recommended awarding three packages to M/s RR Construction (Pvt.) Ltd., identified as the lowest substantially responsive bidder.
The approved contracts are as follows:
- Kalutara District (Western Province) – Package No. 02 awarded for Rs. 659.05 million (exclusive of VAT).
- Kilinochchi District (Northern Province) – Package No. 01 awarded for Rs. 801.74 million (exclusive of VAT).
- Mullaitivu District (Northern Province) – Package No. 02 awarded for Rs. 659.12 million (exclusive of VAT).
The resolution was submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. (Newswire)
