Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Helipad Lighting, Firefighting Pump and X-Ray System at Prime Minister’s Residence

Project Scope

Installation of helipad lighting, a firefighting pump, and an X-ray system at the Prime Minister’s Residence, ensuring enhanced safety and security.

Project Overview

The requirement appeared straightforward: install a helipad lighting system, firefighting equipment, and a baggage scanning system within the Prime Minister’s Residence. However, the constraints of a high-security, continuously operational government facility quickly made conventional implementation approaches impractical.

Helicopter operations demanded precise, standards-compliant lighting, but the site imposed limitations on excavation, equipment placement, and system downtime. At the same time, the infrastructure had to integrate security screening (X-ray systems) and fire response systems, all within a compact and sensitive environment where disruption was not acceptable.

This was not a typical installation problem, it was a coordination problem across aviation safety, security, and infrastructure reliability, under strict operational constraints.

Objectives

The project was designed to achieve the following goals:

● To install a functional helipad lighting system compliant with international standards

● To implement fire protection systems for emergency preparedness

● To deploy security screening equipment for controlled access

● To ensure all systems were tested and commissioned for operational use

Key Deliverables

The following systems, instruments, and tools were supplied, installed, and commissioned as part of the project:

● Supply and installation of helipad lighting components (FATO lights, TLOF lights, aiming point lights, obstruction lights, beacon lights, flood lights)

● Installation of control systems for helipad lighting

● Supply and commissioning of fire fighting portable pump

● Installation of hand baggage X-ray machine

● Electrical wiring, earthing systems, and associated infrastructure works

● Testing and commissioning of all systems

Challenges

● Coordination of multiple system installations within a high-security government premises

● Compliance with both European and American equipment standards

● Integration of electrical and control systems within existing infrastructure

● Logistical management of equipment delivery and installation

Solution

● Adopted a structured procurement process under National Competitive Bidding procedures

● Used standardized installation practices aligned with international equipment specifications

● Implemented phased installation and testing approach for different system components

● Ensured compliance with technical specifications and site engineer instructions during execution

Impact

The establishment of the Advanced Maintenance Platform has delivered tangible and lasting improvements to DHM’s operational capabilities:

● Enabled operational helipad functionality with proper lighting systems

● Improved fire safety readiness at the facility

● Strengthened security screening capability at entry points

● Established integrated infrastructure supporting high-level government operations

Conclusion

The project demonstrates capability in executing multi-system infrastructure works involving electrical, safety, and security components. It reflects experience in handling government projects under regulated procurement frameworks and delivering technically compliant installations.