Foundation of first nuclear unit in Jizzakh region to be completed by end of 2026
President and Rosatom head discussed nuclear plant and atom city construction. What it means for contractors and suppliers in Jizzakh region.
What happened
On 23 October, Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. They discussed the construction of the country's first nuclear power plant in Jizzakh region and the infrastructure around it. According to Gazeta.uz, pouring the foundation slab of the first unit is planned to finish by the end of 2026, and construction of an atom city near the station has already begun. Rosatom confirmed its readiness "for further expansion of cooperation," as reported by Spot.uz.
The context is simple: this is not a one-off visit but a stage of a large project. While the foundation is being laid, construction infrastructure is unfolding around the site — temporary roads, warehouses, staff housing, utilities. This is the stage when demand for contract work and materials usually appears, not just for high-tech reactor equipment.
What it means for suppliers
Companies operating in and around Jizzakh region can win: construction contractors, suppliers of building materials, concrete, metal structures, equipment renters, transporters, cleaning and security services, and food suppliers for construction camps. The atom city is a separate story: housing, utility networks, landscaping, furniture, equipment for social facilities.
You should prepare in advance. Large customers almost always require proven experience, licenses and permits, financial stability, and the ability to work to a tight schedule. If you lack experience on high-responsibility sites, it makes sense to go as a subcontractor to those who have it.
When tenders will appear is hard to say — sources only mention the foundation deadline. But project logic suggests: procurement for infrastructure and site development usually comes in waves, following construction stages. Watch announcements in the construction and energy segments, not just direct Rosatom purchases.
According to TenderLabs data as of 23 October, there are 1,896 open lots in the Construction sector and 781 in Energy. These are country-wide figures, not specific to the nuclear plant, but they show how competitive the fight for any construction and energy procurement will be.
What to do now
- 1Check if you have a valid electronic digital signature (EDS) and access to participate in procurement — without it you won't submit a bid on time.
- 2Assemble your document package: licenses, permits, proof of experience, financial statements for recent periods.
- 3Look at which construction and infrastructure lots are open in Jizzakh region and neighboring areas — that's your nearest market.
- 4If you lack experience on large sites, find potential general contractors and offer yourself as a subcontractor in advance, before tenders are announced.
- 5Make it a habit to review new lots in construction and energy once a week — procurement waves for such projects move fast.
TenderLabs can help you track relevant lots and stay informed about upcoming tenders.
Photo: Daryo.uz