Technical & Commercial ProposalTuwaiq Palace
External Works, Softscape & Hardscape
01 — Project Overview
A Landmark Heritage-to-Hospitality Conversion
The Tuwaiq Palace project represents one of the most significant heritage-to-hospitality conversions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, transforming an existing royal palace into an ultra-luxury boutique hotel on behalf of The Boutique Group — a PIF-owned Company.
Floor Technology EST (FloorTech) brings extensive experience in high-end landscape construction within the Kingdom, including luxury hospitality projects requiring heritage-sensitive stone restoration, native desert planting, and precision irrigation systems.
Our proposal is built on a foundation of transparent line-item cost build-ups, realistic 20-month programme scheduling, and a deep understanding of the landscape design intent by Woods Bagot and Gillespies.
Luxury Villas
Guestroom Suites
Construction Programme
Contract Value
02 — Scope of Works
Three Integrated Disciplines, One Seamless Delivery
Palace Stone Façade Restoration
Complete cleaning, re-pointing, and repair of existing Riyadh Stone surfaces. New cladding installation of 288 m² honed stone with stainless steel mechanical anchors.
Hardscape & External Works
Stone paving, coping, retaining walls, timber decking, glass balustrades, fire pits, BBQ stations, and pool surrounds across the entire palace and villa estate.
Softscape & Irrigation
Native desert planting, tree management (115 retained, 27 transplanted, 141 removed), automatic TSE irrigation system with satellite controllers, and 365-day establishment maintenance.
Existing Conditions Assessment
Courtyard Paving (Retain)
Decorative Rocks (Remove & Re-surface)
Outer Palace Hardscape (Retain)
F&B Terrace (Retain & Re-hone)
Demolition Area
Trees to Retain
Trees to Transplant
Trees to Remove
03 — Method Statement
Precision Execution, Phase by Phase
Our method statement follows a carefully sequenced approach ensuring quality at every stage, from initial site preparation through to final handover and establishment maintenance.
Site Preparation & Enabling Works
Mobilization within 14 days of NTP. Site setup includes hoarding, offices, laydown areas, and comprehensive Tree Protection Plan per ANSI A300 standards.
Demolition & Removals
Phased demolition of 8,372 m² existing hardscape. Waste segregation to licensed recycling. 27 trees root-balled and transported to off-site nursery for 6–12 months.
Earthworks, Drainage & Substructure
Excavation in 150 mm compacted lifts tested per BS 1377 to 95% MDD. Agricultural drainage with Terram 1000 geotextile and free-draining gravel surround.
Concrete, Reinforcement & Formwork
C32/20 ready-mix from HAC-approved batching plant. Reinforcing steel per ASTM A706/A615. Marine plywood formwork with 7-day minimum curing for walls.
Stone Paving & Coping
Riyadh Limestone from AL Sultan Factory. Shot-blast, honed, and sandblasted finishes. Laticrete 3701 mortar bed with 254 slurry bond coat. 2×2m mock-ups for approval.
Stone Walls & Cladding
Stack stone retaining walls (~429 m) with locally sourced Riyadh Stone. Villa entrance walls (~951 m coping) with CL-04 honed cladding on polymer-modified mortar.
Timber, Glass & Special Features
100×25 mm treated timber decking on stainless steel fixings. 10mm tempered frameless glass balustrade. Premium copper fire pit and stone-clad BBQ stations.
Irrigation System
Automatic TSE system with UV sterilization. uPVC pipework per BS EN 1452-2. Pressure-compensating drip emitters. Satellite controllers connected to building BMS.
Softscape & Planting
Sweet sand blended with 30% organic compost and slow-release NPK. 3-point guying for palms >3m. 365-day establishment with weekly monitoring and full replacement warranty.
Palace Stone Façade Restoration
Low-pressure wash (max 150 bar) with neutral-pH cleaner. Lime-based mortar re-pointing. New 288 m² cladding mechanically fixed with stainless steel anchors.
04 — Preliminary Schedule
20-Month Construction Programme
Mobilization commencing August 2026 (one month after contract award), with Practical Completion at Month 20 and Final Acceptance at Month 24.
Demo Complete
Façade Complete
Practical Completion
Final Acceptance
05 — Materials & Approvals
Premium Materials, Verified Sources
All materials sourced from approved manufacturers with full datasheets, ISO/CE certifications, and country-of-origin documentation submitted within 14 days of NTP.
External Materials — Existing & Proposed (Woods Bagot / ERA)
Stone
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Riyadh Limestone (Paving) | Shot-blast / Honed / Sandblasted |
| Riyadh Stone (Walls) | Stack stone, hand-selected |
| Riyadh Stone (Façade Cladding) | 80×200×20 mm honed |
Bedding & Adhesives
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Laticrete 3701 Fortified Mortar Bed | 30 mm bed thickness |
| Laticrete 254 Platinum | Slurry bond coat |
| Latapoxy 300 Adhesive | Edge/banding pavers |
Timber & Glass
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Treated Timber Decking | 100×25 mm slats, SS fixings |
| Tempered Glass Balustrade | 10 mm frameless |
Irrigation
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Satellite Controllers | 8–12 zones, BMS connected |
| uPVC Pipework | Solvent welded |
| Drip Emitters | Pressure-compensating |
Softscape
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Topsoil Mix | Sweet sand + 30% organic compost |
| Mulch | Shredded bark 50 mm |
| Slow-Release Fertilizer | NPK 15-15-15 @ 50 g/m² |
06 — Project Team
Dedicated Specialists, Proven Experience
All key personnel hold relevant degrees, certifications, and minimum 10–15+ years of KSA market experience in luxury hospitality and heritage works.
Project Manager
Overall delivery, client interface, programme and cost control
15+ years KSASite / Construction Manager
Daily operations and subcontractor coordination
12+ years KSAHeritage Stone Specialist
Façade sourcing, mock-up approval, quality control
15+ years HeritageCivil Engineer (Hardscape)
Concrete, paving, walls, drainage
10+ years KSALandscape Architect / Horticulturist
Plant selection, soil design, planting layout, establishment care
12+ years KSAIrrigation Engineer
System design, installation supervision, commissioning
10+ years KSAQuantity Surveyor
Cost control, valuations, variation management
MRICS certifiedHSEQ Officer
Safety management, environmental compliance, quality audits
NEBOSH certified07 — Quality & Safety
Uncompromising Standards
Mock-up Protocol
All mock-ups retained on-site as reference standards until Practical Completion. Independent testing at intervals defined in the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP).
Stone Paving Mock-up
2 × 2 m: subgrade, concrete base, mortar bed, jointing (min. 3 paving types)
Stone Wall Mock-up
1 × 1 m: stack stone wall including weep holes and coping
Timber Deck Mock-up
1 × 1 m: subframe, fixings, and glass balustrade post detail
Irrigation Zone Mock-up
Valve box, controller, drip line, and emitter spacing
Planting Establishment
10 m² representative bed with soil mix, mulch, and irrigation riser
Stone Façade Cleaning
2 × 2 m panel demonstrating cleaning method and re-pointing colour match
HSEQ Plan
Warranty Commitments
Hardscape Elements
Paving, walls, coping, steps, timber
Irrigation System
Controllers & valves (1-year mechanical)
Softscape Establishment
Full replacement of plants failing to establish
08 — Submission
Complete Proposal Package
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Offer Validity: 90 calendar days from 18 May 2026
Document Ref: FT-TWQ-EW-TP-Rev.B
Contact
Submitted By
Eng. Sameh Moustafa
Business Development Officer
Company
Floor Technology EST (FloorTech)
Branch of Gulf Elite Chemicals Factory
Address
6751 36d, Al-Shulah, Dammam, KSA
Phone
0138206316 – 0596 888 111
Web
www.FloorTech.sa
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