Board receives ‘69 bids’ for 12 tenders issued by nine entities

Manama

The Tender Board, the independent regulator of Bahrain Government procurement activities, yesterday opened 69 bids related to 12 tenders for nine purchasing authorities. One tender was opened for the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning (Municipalities Affairs), regarding the ministry’s access to the National Call Centre. One bid was received for this tender. Furthermore, a tender was opened for the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications for the implementation of on-street bus stop signs and bus stop poles.

Two bids were received for this tender. In addition, one tender was opened for the Ministry of Labour and Social Development for the provision of (48) wheelchairs for persons with disabilities. Five bids were received for this tender. Moreover, the board opened 12 bids for the Ministry of Information Affairs, for six radio stations equipment, automation, editing and MCR setup project at MIA. A tender was also opened for the  Electricity and Water Authority (Planning and Studies), on the Pre-qualification Document for Pipeline and Water Stations for Water Transmission Project Associated with AL Dur IWPP Phase II. 28 bids were received for this tender. In the oil and gas sector, three tenders were opened for Tatweer Petroleum.

The first tender for Provision of Hookups and System Improvements Work for Fibre Optics. Six bids were received. The second tender was for the Supply of John Crane Spares for Five (5) Years. One bid was received. The third tender was to provide and supply Production Demulsifier for two (2) Years. Two bids were received.  Two tenders were opened for Hala Bahrain Hospitality. The first tender was to appoint toilets amenities supplier for the company. Three bids were received for this tender.

The second tender was for concluding a contract to provide laundry Services for company. Six bids were received. Moreover,  one tender was opened for Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company on appointing a resident travel desk consultant. One bid was received. Finally, a tender was opened for Bahrain Centre for Strategic, international and Energy Studies on Logistics for (Derasat) Forum, for which one bid was received. The tender process was attended by representatives of the bidding companies and companies participating in the tenders.

In line with the Tender Board’s guidelines on competitiveness and fairness, the bids will be assessed on all relevant technical and financial criteria before being awarded to the best candidate. Full details of all tenders opened may be viewed on the Tender Board official website, tenderboard.gov.bh.