It has selected two separate joint ventures to assist with the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project’s civil works portion.

It said the Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd-Gamuda Bhd consortium was selected for the northern portion of the alignment.

The Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd-TH Properties Sdn Bhd consortium bagged the southern portion of the KL-SG HSR project alignment.

“The contracts would be awarded upon the satisfactory conclusion of negotiations between MyHSR Corp and the two consortiums,” MyHSR Corp said in a statement today.

MyHSR Corp chief executive officer Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal said the PDPs would bring with them both local and international experience, through their own experience in building railways in the country and through partnerships with HSR experts.

“We are pleased to have selected two very capable consortiums to work on the project,” he said.

MyHSRCorp said the PDPs would be responsible for designing and delivering the civil works for the KL-SG HSR project at an agreed cost and schedule.

“They will carry out all necessary activities throughout the planning, construction, testing and commissioning phases, among others,” it said.

The PDP tender, called on Nov 22, 2017, was conducted via an open tender by MyHSR Corp.

It was open to parties with experience in railway design and construction, familiar with Malaysian Railway construction practices and regulatory requirements, as well as the Malaysian supply market conditions.

The tender also promoted the involvement of Malaysian firms, consistent with the government’s procurement objectives to stimulate and encourage the growth of local industries, through optimal use of local resources and materials.