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Technical
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Have you developed the outline design?
Design parameters are known, but detailed design will be undertaken by the concessionaire.
The design of some facilities, such as Jeddah Passenger Station, will require prior approval.
Have you thought about the type of railway that will be built?
The Landbridge will be a single or double track, non-electrified railway to be used for freight
and passenger services.
Have you worked up an approximate cost estimate for the whole project?
Yes, we have prepared a cost estimate.
Do you have firm views about the siting of depots and stations?
Some of these facilities have already been defined and located, with the remainder being
addressed in the route alignment study.
Has an environmental audit been carried out?
Not yet, but is being completed as part of the route alignment study.
Potential Bidders
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What capabilities will be critical in your view to bidding groups?
Important capabilities include an understanding of the international freight market and the ability
to construct and operate a railway efficiently and to raise the finance required for the project.
Who are you expecting to bid?
We expect bids from major players in the fields of construction, railway operation, shipping and equipment manufacture, possibly in conjunction with major local and regional companies.
How many companies have already expressed interest?
We have received informal and unsolicited expressions of interest from a large number of national
and international parties.
When will you circulate a list of companies interested in bidding for the project?
In mid 2005.
What will be the basis for bid evaluation?
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