TBC - Kingdom National Schools Programme

General Information
Owner Tatweer Buildings Company
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile)
Location Saudi Arabia
Status --
Sector Construction, Education, University, School
Contract Type Build
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 46
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 0
Net Value $433m
Award Date October 2020
Completion Date May 2028
Last Updated On March 2024
ProjectId (Old, New) 328049, 328049


Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC) is undertaking the construction of 1620 schools in various regions of Saudi Arabia.

The project is planned to be developed in different phases.

The US$6,300 million project includes the following:

1. Construction of schools

a. Construction of 60 schools in Jeddah and Mecca under Wave 1

b. Construction of 60 schools in Medina under Wave 2

c. Construction of 1500 schools in Eastern Province

2. Construction of offices

3. Construction of classrooms

4. Construction of multipurpose halls

5. Construction of facilities to accommodate children with special needs

6. Construction of catering facilities

7. Development of specialist teaching areas

8. Construction of associated facilities

Second Section

04 March 2024

The construction works are progressing on the Kingdom National Schools Programme: Phase 3.

11 October 2023

The construction works are progressing on Kingdom National Schools Programme: Phase 2.

11 June 2023

The construction works are progressing on Kingdom National Schools Programme: Phase 2.

12 January 2023

Construction works are still progressing on Kingdom National Schools Programme: Phase 2 & design works are ongoing for Kingdom National Schools Programme: Phase 3.

06 September 2022

Construction works are progressing on Phase 2.

22 March 2022

Phase 1: Construction works have been completed.

07 January 2022

Beijing Emirates Co is working as the main contractor on Phase 2.

02 September 2021

The following companies have submitted bids for Phase 2 : Ajyad Knowledge Education & Training, Alfanar, Alkifah Holding, Alrajhi Building Solutions, Consortium of Al-Bawani and Tamasuk Holding, Lamar Holding, Masic , Nesma Holding.

10 August 2021

The main contract bids have been extended from July 27, 2021 to August 27, 2021 for Phase II of the project.

13 July 2021

Th construction works are progressing on Phase I and is expected to be complete by 2023, followed by 20 years of maintenance provided by the private sector and the main contract bids For Phase II has been extended from June 30, 2021 to July 27, 2021.

10 June 2021

The tender process is ongoing and bids submission is due on June 30, 2021 for Phase II.

14 April 2021

The Phase 1 project has achieved financial closure and the construction works are progressing as per schedule.

15 January 2021

Hill International has been appointed for the facilities management (FM) consultancy services on Kingdom National Schools Programme Phase 3.

06 January 2021

Construction works have commenced on Phase 1.

16 October 2020

A consortium of the local Ajyad Knowledge for Education & Training and Al-Bawani Company has been confirmed for the first wave of Saudi Arabia’s national schools public-private partnership (PPP) programme.

15 September 2020

Phase 1: Al Bawani, Vision Invest, Al-Balagha, Al-Rajhi Holding and MASIC (Mohammed al-Subeaei & Sons Investment Company) have submitted the bids for the project. Vision Invest, formerly Acwa Holding, has submitted the lowest bid. Ajyad Knowledge for Education & Training is understood to be the project company formed by Vision Invest in this scheme with Al Bawani. Phase 2: The client aims to announce the results of the RFQ for Wave 2 of the PPP Program to finance, design, build and facility manage 60 schools in Madinah during the coming weeks.