Saudi Contractors Authority
Project charter
Secure Enterprise Network
APPROVEDV2Approved 2025-05-09
1Project identity
Required at this stage- Project name
- Secure Enterprise Network
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-018
- Project sponsor
- Eng. Majed S. Al-RasheedEng. Majed S. Al-RasheedHead, Digital Transformation SectorP-011m.alrasheed@sca.sa
- Project manager
- Eng. Omar H. BawazirEng. Omar H. BawazirDirector, IT InfrastructureP-024o.bawazir@sca.sa
- Project owner
- Eng. Nayef H. Al-BuqamiEng. Nayef H. Al-BuqamiDirector General, Information TechnologyP-017n.albuqami@sca.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Headquarters & Regional Centres PortfolioSmart Centres Programme
- Type & methodology
- Infrastructure · Construction
- Current phase
- 4Execution
2Background & rationale
Required at this stageFibre and backup links connecting HQ, the two branches and the qualification centres — 14 sites — to the Authority’s secure network.
3Objectives
Required at this stage- 1Strong technical capabilities
- 2SCA services and programmes in every region
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-4.1Strong technical capabilitiesSO-3.1SCA services and programmes in every region
4Scope
Required at this stageIn scope
- Fibre and backup links connecting HQ, the two branches and the qualification centres — 14 sites — to the Authority’s secure network.
- 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 | 2025-06-06 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2026-03-29 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2026-11-04 |
| 4 | Final report | 2027-01-31 |
7Key milestones
Required at this stage- Charter approved2025-05-09
- Contract signed2025-08-20
- 50% of works complete2026-03-29
- Provisional acceptance2026-12-12
- Closure2027-01-31
8Budget
Required at this stage- Main contract72.0%95M
- Supervision & consulting14.0%18.5M
- Internal team9.0%11.9M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.0%6.6M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal132M
9Timeline
Required at this stage10Key risks
Required at this stage- MediumHigher reinstatement costs after network trenching
- MediumMunicipal objections to trenching in built-up districts
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