SAUDI ARABIA — Scientific & Medical Equipment House Company has been awarded two contracts at an aggregated value of SAR 280.85 million (US$74.7 million) from the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources on 21 November 2022, according to a bourse filing.
Under the SAR 154.33 million (US$41.05) contract, the firm will handle the maintenance, cleaning, and personal care works of the comprehensive rehabilitation centers and social care homes for the sixth group in Medina and Yanbu.
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In addition, Scientific & Medical Equipment will perform the maintenance, cleaning, and personal care works for the third group in Makkah, Taif, and Al Qunfudhah at a value of SAR 126.52 million (US$33.65 million).
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The two projects, which hold a 24-month duration period, are expected to reflect on the Tadawul-listed company’s income statements during the second quarter (Q2) of 2023.
Scientific & Medical Equipment pointed out that it will disclose any further developments regarding the awarded agreements in due time.
Last October, the Saudi Ministry of Education awarded the company an operation project worth SAR 13.46 million (US$3.58 million).
On September, Scientific & Medical Equipment House Company signed a maintenance and operation contract worth SAR 117.97 million (US$ 31.38 million) with the Saudi Ministry of Education.
According to a bourse filing, the Saudi-listed firm will handle the operation, maintenance, and cleaning services for an educational health center at Najran University over a three-year period.
The project, according to Scientific & Medical Equipment House, will be reflected in its income statements during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022.
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