Only 255 contractors eligible for government projects

TDT | Manama

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Works Minister Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj has confirmed that only 255 contractors meet the strict technical and financial standards required to work on government projects in Bahrain.

In a statement to Parliament, Al Hawaj responded to a question from MP Ali Saqer regarding companies operating in the construction and contracting sector.

The minister emphasised that prequalification is mandatory for bidding. "Firms that fail to meet the requirements are simply not included," he said.

Contractors are categorised into roads, sanitation, and government buildings, with some firms listed under multiple categories. The list is automatically updated after approval by the Tender Board and is available to the public, Al Hawaj added. The minister also confirmed that feasibility studies are conducted before undertaking any major project. The project management framework follows five key steps: planning, design, contracting, construction, and completion.

Addressing concerns about firms being excluded, Al Hawaj stated: If a company isn’t listed, it means it didn’t meet the required standards.

He further noted that the ministry works closely with the Tender Board to regularly review contractor requirements, ensuring that standards align with the scale and complexity of government projects.