Bahrain’s Ministry of Works has issued three tenders for major road infrastructure works,according to notices on Bahrain’s tender website here, here, and here last week. The projects range in scope from demolition works to clear space for the widening of Al-Fateh Highway, consultancies for the development of Prince Saud Al Faisal Highway, and consultancies for the widening and upgrade of National Charter Highway.
Tender #1- The project’s scope involves the demolition of four multi-storey buildings and a single substructure situated in Ghirayfah, as part of efforts to widen Al-Fateh Highway, with a contract duration of four months, the notice said. Bids must be purchased before 30 April, with the closing date for submissions set at 8 May, and reviews beginning on 9 May, the notice added.
Tender #2- The ministry will appoint international consultants to carry out feasibility studies, concept and preliminary design, detailed design, and tender assistance to develop Phase-1B and Phase-2 of Prince Saud Al Faisal Highway, and other connected roadways, for an 18-months contract, as per the notice. Bids must be purchased by 15 April, with the closing date set at 8 May and bid reviews beginning on 9 May, the notice said.
Tender #3- The bid targets international consultants to provide comprehensive technical feasibility studies, concept and preliminary design, detailed design, and tender assistance for upgrading and widening National Charter Highway to allow a 4-lane dual carriageway, as well as improvements to connected infrastructure. Bids for the 18-months contract must be purchased before 19 April, with submissions closing by 19 May and reviews beginning on 20 May.
ALSO FROM BAHRAIN- Edamah launches tender for a new warehousing project:Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to architectural firms to provide lead consultancy services for the Sitra Industrial Park project, according to a 31 March notice on Bahrain’s tendering board. Interested companies will bid on an 18-month contract and must have completed a similar warehousing project covering a minimum 4k sqm area. The closing date for submission is 28 April.
About Sitra Industrial Park: The project is strategically located to allow easy accessibility from Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah Highway, and is slated to accommodate next to 140 logistics, industrial, and commercial facilities, according to Bahrain’s Government Land Investment Platform, which has also announced a separate bid for designing, building, operating, and maintaining facilities at the park, as part of a 25-year lease and revenue sharing arrangement.