TASHKENT: Uzbekistan has launched a roadshow to expand the participation of local manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors in the construction of the New Tashkent International Airport, bringing together representatives of more than 120 domestic companies.The event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Transport, the Industrial Cooperation and Public Procurement Agency and Larsen & Toubro. Participants were briefed on the airport’s technical specifications, construction scope, procurement requirements and opportunities for contract work.Minister of Transport Ilhom Mahkamov said strengthening the role of local enterprises in major infrastructure projects is a government priority.
He noted that Uzbekistan aims to attract more than $9 billion in investment to the transport sector by 2030 while doubling the volume of transport services.“New Tashkent International Airport is a strategically important project,” Mahkamov said, emphasizing that the airport will enhance Uzbekistan’s international transport and logistics capacity, support the development of a regional aviation hub and strengthen the country’s position in the global aviation system.The airport will be developed through a public-private partnership on a 1,310-hectare site covering the Urta Chirchiq and Quyi Chirchiq districts of Tashkent region. The project is being implemented in cooperation with an international consortium led by Vision International Investment.The first phase is expected to attract $2.7 billion in construction investment.
The passenger terminal will initially cover 208,000 square meters, with plans to expand it to 400,000 square meters. Passenger-handling capacity is projected to increase from 20 million to 46 million passengers annually.The project will also include a cargo terminal, air traffic control tower, aircraft maintenance hangars, and advanced navigation and meteorological systems.At full development, the airport is expected to feature 204 check-in counters, 68 takeoffs and landings per hour, parking stands for 169 aircraft and 45 passenger boarding bridges.During the roadshow, the production capacity and technical capabilities of participating local companies were assessed, while their proposals were discussed with project representatives.Contractors will ultimately be selected through open and competitive tenders, with selection based on experience, qualifications, technical capabilities and compliance with established project requirements.
