GC updates you with the latest tenders available in the Gulf region.

BAHRAIN

Pre-qualification for the main construction work on a five-star resort hotel for the Zallaq Resort Company. Open to grade A international contractors and/or joint venture firms. Documents can be obtained from the project cost managers Hanscomb (009714-3244558) or Zallaq Resort Company, PO Box 5554, Manama, tel: 17311660, fax: 17311661, e-mail: zrcpdm@zallaqhtl.com.bh. CD not stated.

Tender No CP/04/06. Provision of lifts for Um-Kalthoom girls intermediate school at Isa Town – Job No 01 2502. The works comprise: the erection and completion of two lifts and lobbies, with associated air external works. Open to contractors registered with the Cost Engineering Directorate for construction projects under category E and D. Bid bond is BD500. Documents can be obtained from the Cost Control Section, Cost Engineering Directorate, Ministry of Works and Housing, Construction Projects Directorate, by payment of BD15. CD April 18.

Tender No R/10/06. Improvement of Muharraq-Mashtan Avenue junction. Open to contractors registered with the Cost Engineering Directorate for roadworks under category AA, A, B, C and D. The works comprise the asphalt reconstruction of Muharraq-Mashtan Avenue approximately 200 m long from the junction and overlaying the portion of Muharraq-Mashtan Avenue to tie properly to the existing level. Bid bond is BD1,000. Documents can be obtained by payment of BD25. CD April 11.

OMAN

Tender No 40/2006. Construction of the Museum of the Frankincense Land maritime hall. Documents can be obtained from the Office of the Adviser to the Sultan for Cultural Affairs, by payment of RO150. CD April 17.

Tender No 42/2006. Provision of consultancy services for the construction of a new Sohar airport in the Wilayat of Sohar – Batinah region. Documents can be obtained from the Ministry of Transport and Communication, PO Box 338, Ruwi 112, tel: 24697888, by payment of RO450. CD May 8.

Tender No 42/2006. Consultancy services for the design and supervision of the new Sohar Airport in the Wilayat of Sohar at Batinah region. Bid bond is two per cent of tender price. Documents can be obtained from the Tender Board Offices at Al Khuwair, PO Box 787, PC 133, tel: 24602651, fax: 24602077, website: www.tenderboard.gov.om, by payment of RO450. CD May 8.

Details for the following two tenders can be obtained from the Directorate General of Technical Affairs, Ministry of Regional Municipalities Environment and Water Resources, Al Khuwair, PO Box 323, Muscat 113, tel: 24696464/24692552, fax: 24692553, e-mail: dghc@mrmewr@gov.om, website: www.mrmewr.gov.om. Bid bond is two per cent of tender price:
Tender No 16/2006. Cut and open and construction of an asphalt road at Aqabat Shanna in the Wilayat Al Qabil area. Open to specialised companies/establishments/enterprises registered with the tender board as grade 1 and above. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO75. CD April 11.
Tender No 18/2006. Construction of a suq at Masirah. Open to specialised companies/establishments/enterprises registered with the tender board as grade II and above. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO50. CD April 11.

Details for the following two tenders can be obtained from the New Tender Office, Gate No 14, Muaskar Al Murtafa’a, Ministry of Defence Engineering Services, PO Box 113, Muscat 113, tel: 24618205, fax: 24312605. Bid bond is two per cent of tender price:
Tender No 02/2006. Implementation of building works – Shafa. Open to contractors registered as grade 2 and above with the tender board.  Documents can be obtained by payment of RO170. CD April 17.
Tender No 03/2006. Implementation of building works – Saiq. Open to contractors registered as grade 3 and above with the tender board. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO45. CD April 17.

Details for the following six tenders can be obtained from the Quantity Surveying and Contracts Directorate (Room No D 1050),  Diwan of Royal Court, Muscat Municipality, tel: 24795391, fax: 24798134, e-mail: qs@mctmnet.gov.om, website: www.mm.gov.om. Open to companies specialised in the field and registered with the Muscat Municipality. Bid bond is two per cent of tender price:
Tender No 029/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Quriyat Directorate, 2006. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO60. CD April 18.
Tender No 030/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Bausher Directorate, 2006. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO60. CD April 18.
Tender No 032/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Al Amerat Directorate, 2006.  Documents can be obtained by payment of RO80. CD April 18.
Tender No 040/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Seeb Directorate, 2006. Documents can be obtained by payment of RO80. CD April 18.
Tender No 031/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Muttrah Directorate, 2006.  Documents can be obtained by payment of RO60. CD April 18.
Tender No 041/2006. Asphalt surfacing works for in-house road construction by Road Department, 2006.  Documents can be obtained by payment of RO60. CD April 18.

SAUDI ARABIA

Tender No Sh/S/A. Construction of a radiology unit building in King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh for the National Guard health affairs. Documents can be obtained from the Tenders Section, National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Khasm Al A’an, Riyadh, by payment of SR2,000. CD April 24.

Tender No 4. Construction of an annex for the educational building and laboratories for College of Science department in Makkah. Documents can be obtained from the Financial Affairs Section,  Educational college for Girls in Makkah Al Khalidyah next to Amira Shaikha Mosque and Al Khalidyah hospital, General Directorate of Girls Colleges in Makkah, by payment of SR1,500. CD May 8.

Tender No 1/26/1427. Asphalting and lighting works and erection of car shades at Duba Port. Documents can be obtained from the General Organisation Ports, PO Box 5162, Riyadh 11188, tel: 4050005/4056664, by payment of SR3,000. CD June 18.

Tender No 4/00/00/20/602/12/19. Asphalting, paving and lighting of roads in Kata and linking them with a highway. Documents can be obtained from the Al Kata Municipality in Hail by payment of SR3,000. CD April 26.

UAE
Tender No E03/2006. Construction of Naimiya III, Umm Al Thoab, Mohezab and Al Tawain 33/11 kV substation buildings in the Northern Emirates. Documents can be obtained from the Directorate of Planning Federal Electricity and Water Authority, PO Box 1672, Dubai, by payment of Dh4,000. CD April 19.