This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily on November 21, 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: A tender to appoint the project delivery partner (PDP) for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project will be called tomorrow.

In a statement yesterday, MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd said the PDP will be responsible for developing the detailed design for the infrastructure works, which include the station and the alignment structures (such as bridges, tunnels and embankments) within Malaysia and constructing these works within budget and on time.

In addition to the detailed design and delivery of the infrastructure works, the PDP will be required to assist with interface management, land acquisition processes and stakeholder engagement activities.

MyHSR Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal said the tender is open to all interested parties with experience in the design, construction and project management of railway infrastructure.