The electrical and mechanical Division (EMD) of Voltas — a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the electro-mechanical turnkey project field — has been awarded a sub-contract by Rizzani de Eccher, an Italian Company, for the Al Udeid project (Package 4) for the ministry of defence, Qatar.

Worth Rs 225 crore, it is the result of the confidence built up with the Italian company Rizzani de Eccher following the successful execution of the New Central Gold/ Jewellery Market project in Abu Dhabi as its sub-contractor.

The contract, to be completed in 60 months, encompasses the execution of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire-fighting works.

Of the total 73 buildings that involve MEP works, 32 buildings are on a 'design-and-build' basis. These include:

• Hardened aircraft shelters

• Maintenance hangars

• Substations

• Different types of workshops

• Officer/NCO residential accommodation buildings – 9 Nos.

• Recreational facilities like a football stadium and a shooting range

• Pumping stations

• Fuel tank shelters

• Technical H.Q. & stores

• Several other facilities/bldgs. such as petrol stations, guard houses, car parks, etc.

Approximately 300 workers will be employed on this project, with around 10 management staff and 20 supervisors and draughtsmen. The scope of work will include design, planning, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire-fighting works. These will generally cover:

Electrical works:

• Power and lighting

• DG sets,

• 400 Hz frequency converters

• Uninterruptible power supply systems

• Fire alarm, public address, clock & security systems

• External works like MV cabling and road lighting;

• Outdoor lighting for the shooting range and football stadium

The HVAC works include air-cooled, roof-top packaged units, large DX split units, window air conditioners, chilled water systems, and explosion-proof air conditioners for armament storage.

Plumbing and fire-fighting works:

• Water supply, drainage and fire protection services

• Fuel handling system

• Inergen gas fire protection system for electric and computer rooms

• Compressed air services in workshops for operation of pneumatic tools

• External, large-diameter drinking water supply and fire water pipe work, including pumping equipment and hydrant system for the whole complex.