Coordination Between 'Electricity' and 'Tenders' to Finalize 32 Network Development and Upgrade Contracts

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy is currently coordinating with the Central Tenders Board to finalize its 32 contracts still under tender with the Board, paving the way for the opening of bids in the coming period at staggered dates for each contract. The bids will be referred to the Ministry, as the concerned authority, for review, after which the Central Tenders Board will make the award decision to the bidder that complies with the specified requirements.

Overall, these contracts aim to develop, upgrade, and enhance the efficiency of the electricity and water networks, ensuring they are fully prepared to meet the growing demand for energy and water driven by population growth and the expansion of new residential cities. They also seek to improve the services provided by the Ministry to its customers, including citizens and residents.

Among the key contract tenders are the supply and installation of three main substations for the cloud data centers project in various locations, along with their feeders and accessories, to support the government’s push toward full digital transformation across all services. Additionally, the project includes the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of smart water meters, which will bring about a qualitative leap in the Ministry’s revenue collection for water consumption. The new electronic meters will replace the old mechanical ones, enabling the Ministry to reduce water waste by detecting leaks that contribute to higher consumption rates.