Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
Solar Power for SCA Buildings & Centres
APPROVEDV2Approved 2025-02-28
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- Solar Power for SCA Buildings & Centres
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-010
- Project sponsor
- Eng. Turki A. Al-AnaziEng. Turki A. Al-AnaziHead, Qualification & Training SectorP-010t.alanazi@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Eng. Mishari K. Al-OtaibiEng. Mishari K. Al-OtaibiDirector, Sustainability & Energy EfficiencyP-028m.alotaibi@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Eng. Bandar M. Al-ShammariEng. Bandar M. Al-ShammariDirector General, Facilities & PremisesP-013b.alshammari@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Building Rehabilitation & Sustainability PortfolioBuilding Rehabilitation & Efficiency Programme
- Type & methodology
- Infrastructure · Construction
- Current phase
- 4Execution
2Background & rationale
Required at this stage6 MW of rooftop and carport solar across 14 SCA buildings and centres, the largest a ground array at the Tabuk site.
3Objectives
Required at this stage- 1Efficient, sustainable SCA facilities
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-3.2Efficient, sustainable SCA facilities
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- 6 MW of rooftop and carport solar across 14 SCA buildings and centres, the largest a ground array at the Tabuk site.
- Saudi Building Code compliance
- An approved plan to keep contractor services and training running during the works
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
Required at this stage- 1Saudi Building Code compliance
- 2An approved plan to keep contractor services and training running during the works
- 3Civil-defence requirements
6Deliverables
Required at this stage| 1 | Project management plan | 2025-04-02 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2026-04-09 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2027-01-10 |
| 4 | Final report | 2027-04-30 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2025-02-28
- Contract signed2025-07-06
- 50% of works complete2026-04-09
- Provisional acceptance2027-02-26
- Closure2027-04-30
8Budget
Required at this stage- Main contract72.0%69.1M
- Supervision & consulting14.1%13.5M
- Internal team9.0%8.6M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.0%4.8M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal96M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Required at this stage- MediumFalling global panel prices allow more capacity within budget
11Constraints
Required at this stage- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
Required at this stage- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within the workflow’s action time limits
13Stakeholders
Required at this stage- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Project ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- Project Management Office (PMO)Governance and compliance
14Success criteria
Required at this stage- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
Required at this stage- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, impediments, the periodic update cardWeekly