Rs. 1.09 billion contract awarded for Sampur-Kappalthurai power project

Daily Mirror and EconomyNext report that Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved awarding the Sampur–Kappalthurai electricity transmission contract. EconomyNext identifies the selected contractor as a joint venture between Ceylex Engineering and China’s Xingneng Electric Power Construction.

EconomyNext reports that six bids were submitted in an international competitive bidding process and that the joint venture was assessed as the lowest substantially responsive bidder. It says the Cabinet decision followed recommendations from state procurement officials and a proposal by the energy minister.

EconomyNext reports that the work will establish a new 220(132)/33 kV substation in Sampur and expand the existing 220(132)/33 kV substation in Kappalthurai. The project forms part of wider grid improvements in Sri Lanka’s eastern region and is funded by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Daily Mirror and EconomyNext report the contract’s value as USD 4.15 million, EUR 780,000 and LKR 1,096.08 million, excluding applicable taxes. EconomyNext says the project had received initial Cabinet approval on December 15, 2025, and reports Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa described it as part of efforts to strengthen the transmission system and improve grid efficiency.

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