Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Expo Smart Culture Pavilion Launches Design-Build General Contracting Tender

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On October 26, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company of Saudi Arabia launched the design-build general contracting tender for the "Culture of Wisdom Pavilion." The pavilion is located in the Culture Zone of the Expo site, with a site area of at least 12,293 square meters. The tender was issued on October 1, with a bid submission deadline of January 6, 2027. The scope of works covers architectural design, civil construction, exhibition facilities, and operational handover.

The pavilion is planned with one basement level and two above-ground levels of public space, featuring three interconnected courtyards, exhibition spaces distributed across three floors, and an auditorium. Supporting facilities include a visitor interaction area, food and beverage and retail spaces, a VIP reception area, office areas, back-of-house and technical rooms, as well as vertical transportation and building mechanical and electrical systems. The pavilion is designed to accommodate at least 20,000 visitors per day during peak periods, with an expected average daily footfall of approximately 15,000. The building's green certification target is LEED Gold.

The general contractor will be responsible for completing the subsequent design, coordinating specialized engineering design, and executing construction, and will take over the earlier construction and foundation works. The underground structural works scope includes earthwork excavation, ground improvement, raft foundation, basement reinforced concrete walls, waterproofing, and backfilling. The tender uses the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3 design deliverables as its basis, which are currently 60% complete, with the full design documents planned to be provided through tender addenda.

The main building construction also includes the building envelope, interior fit-out, plumbing and drainage, HVAC, electrical, information and communications technology, fire protection and security systems, as well as the installation of specialized lighting equipment. The contract also covers landscaping, public spaces, site utilities, and a digital immersive visitor experience system. The contractor is required to complete the installation of relevant equipment, system testing, commissioning, and operational handover. The specific scope of the visitor experience works will be further defined through subsequent documents.