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Qatar : QATAR RAILWAYS showcases architectural finishes for Doha Metros station works
Publish Date : 01-Oct-2015
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has showcased architectural finishes for station works of Doha Metro. The firm which is responsible for the management of the construction of Qatars integrated railway network, has announced a selection of architectural opportunities for local suppliers hoping to become involved with the Doha Metro project.
Nearly 180 existing and potential suppliers attended Doha Metro Architectural Finishes, a daylong conference that featured discussions and presentations headed by Qatar Rails procurement and architecture departments. Mohamed Timbely, senior director of architecture and MEP at Qatar Rail, said: At Qatar Rail, it is really important that we build long-term relationships with local suppliers to ensure that they have the opportunity to become part of this exciting project that comes in alignment with Qatars National Vision 2030.
Events of this sort give local companies a great chance to become aware of the tenders and contracts which we will be using in both the short and long terms, and they attract a very good attendance, he added. Kaldoon Truman, senior director of contracts and procurement at Qatar Rail, revealed manufacturer selection and approval mechanisms, contract management terms along with conditions, architectural finishes tender course of action and timelines, and general timescales for projects.
A presentation on materials and finishes was also given along with element technical specifications and requirements for Doha Metros 37 stations, Qatar Rails architectural branding guidelines, the selection of materials for the stations mock-ups, the materials acceptance criteria, and the status and opportunities pertaining to materials and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). Suppliers also got the chance to quiz Qatar Rails management team on procurement and manufacturer approval processes.
Timbely said, Companies which were not able to attend can still find out more by visiting our website and looking in our procurement section. They can also get in touch and give us their details to ensure that they do not miss out on future events. The first phase of Doha Metros architectural works, includes 37 stations, with completion expected by 2018. The second phase to extend to 72 stations, will be completed by 2030.
