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Tender Updates: December 2013

Iraq

Project Number: MPP2845-IQ

Project Name: Kirkuk – Haditha Crude Oil Pipeline Project

Territory: Iraq

Client Name: North Oil Company (Iraq)

City: Kirkuk

Postal/Zip Code: 1

Country: Iraq

Phone: (+964-50) 250 000

Fax: (+964-50) 255 399

e-mail: nociraq@noc-iraq.com

Description:

Construction of a 180-kilometre-long, 40-inch crude oil pipeline for connecting an oil field to distribution and storage facilities.

Budget: $500,000,000

Status: New Tender

Remarks:

This new pipeline will connect Kirkuk oil field to distribution and storage facilities at Haditha. The planned pipeline will connect IT1-A and K-3 pumping stations. K-3, in the Al-Anbar province is the middle point of Iraq’s North and South oil companies, with facilities to store and pump crude oil. IT1-A is the second station along Iraq-Turkey pipeline route, located southwest of Mosul, and 181 kilometres from the K-3 station.

Two intermediate pumping stations, known as K-2 and K-2W will also be connected to the pipeline. The aim of this scheme is to transfer crude oil in two directions, carrying Basra crude from South Oil Company from K-3 station to IT1-A and Kirkuk crude towards K-3. Client has issued a tender for the main contract and expects to receive bids in January 2014.

Tender Categories: Oilfields & Refineries

Tender Products: Crude Transportation, Storage & Distribution

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Project Number: ZPR360-IQ

Project Name: Duhok International Airport Project – Phase 1

Territory: Iraq

Client Name: Civil Aviation Authority (Iraq)

Address: Baghdad International Airport, Babylon Terminal, 2nd Floor

City: Baghdad

Country: Iraq

Phone: (+964-1) 813 2467 / (+964-790) 531 9779

Fax: (+964-1) 543 0689

e-mail: ops@iraqcaa.com

Website: http://www.iraqcaa.com

Description:

Construction of an international airport in Duhok with annual capacity of 328,000 passengers – Phase 1.

Period: 2015

Status: Current Project

Remarks:

This project is in Iraq. The purpose to build this airport is to provide a hub for visitors to the tourist sites in Duhok. Scope of work includes:

– A 12,000 square metre passenger terminal

– (10 Nos.) check-in desks

– Duty-free shops

– A mini market

– A bureau de change

– Banks

– A mosque

– A baggage-handling system

– 4 gates

– A 2-kilometre-long runway

– A control tower.

A joint venture of Turkey’s Makyol and Cengiz has officially been awarded the main contract on this project.

Design Consultant: Dar Al Handasah (Shair & Partners) – Iraq

Design Consultant-2: Aeroports de Paris – AdP (France)

Main Contractor: Makyol Construction Industry Tourism & Trading Company (Turkey)

Main Contractor(2): Cengiz Holding (Turkey)

Tender Categories: Airport, Construction & Contracting, Roads, Bridges & Infrastructure, Tender Products, Airports Development & Management

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Project Number: MPP2381-IQ

Project Name: Baghdad Monorail Project

Territory: Iraq

Client Name: Baghdad Governorate (Iraq)

Address: Near Al Khalani Area

City: Baghdad

Country: Iraq

Phone: (+964-5) 377 676 / (+964-7) 4002 2618

e-mail: admin@baghdad.gov.iq

Website: http://www.baghdad.gov.iq

Description:

Development of 25-kilometre-long monorail on a viaduct comprising (14) stations in Baghdad.

Budget: $1,500,000,000

Period: 2018

Status: Current Project

Remarks:

This project is in Iraq. Known as the Baghdad Elevated Train scheme, it will be developed with Transport Ministry and Baghdad Investment Authority, and operate alongside the metro. The first line of monorail will run from Mustansiriya to the Central Station in Alawi al-Hilla in central Baghdad via Waziriya, Shaab, Sarafiya bridge and Buratha mosque, Abdulmohsin al-Kazimi Square, Eden Square and Muthanna Airport.

The second line will run from Baya area to Doora highway via Oqba Square and will end at Masbah metro station. Alstom has signed an estimated $40-million contract with government of Baghdad for the design phase of the scheme, including civil works, electromechanical studies, ground analysis, infrastructure and topography. It is aiming to work on the construction phase, which is estimated to last (5) years.

Main Contractor: Alstom Transport (France)

Tender Categories: Public Transportation Projects

Tender Products: Railways

 

Qatar

Project Number: WPR059-Q

Project Name: Katara Towers Project – Lusail Marina District

Territory: Qatar

Client Name: Katara Hospitality (Qatar)

Address: Formerly Qatar National Hotels Company, Katara Hospitality Bldg., C Ring Road

City: Doha

Postal/Zip Code: 2977

Country: Qatar

Phone: (+974) 4423 7777

Fax: (+974) 4427 0707

e-mail: info@katarahospitality.com

Website: http://www.katarahospitality.com

Description:
Construction of Katara Towers comprising a luxurious five-star hotel and a luxury hotel, including branded apartments, consisting a total of (614) rooms.

Period: 2017

Status: New Tender

Remarks

This project will be located within the Lusail Marina District Towers in Lusail City and cover a total area of about 300,000 square metres. It will offer entertainment and recreational facilities, specialist boutiques, movie theaters and restaurants.
UAE/Australian Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a contract to carry out piling works on this development. Tenders for construction works are expected to be floated in the middle of 2014.

Design Consultant: Kling Consult (Dubai)

Foundations, Enabling & Piling Contractor: Al Habtoor Leighton Group W.L.L (Qatar)

Tender Categories: Prestige Buildings, Hotels, Leisure & Entertainment, Tender Products, High-rise Towers, Hotel Construction

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Project Number: MPP2844-Q

Project Name: Independent Water & Power Project-4

Territory: Qatar

Client Name: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)

Address: Corniche Street, Number 61, Sheraton Roundabout, Dafna Area

City: Doha

Postal/Zip Code: 41

Country: Qatar

Phone: (+974) 4484 5484/ 4484 5555

Fax: (+974) 4484 5496

e-mail: contactus@km.com.qa

Website: http://www.km.com.qa

Description:
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build an Independent Water & Power Project (IWPP) with power generation capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW) and 30 million gallons a day.

Closing Date: February 6, 2014

Period: 2016

Status: New Tender

Remarks

This project is in Qatar. Client has pre-qualified six developers for the EPC contract. They include UK’s EDF; France/UK’s GDF Suez Energy International; Japan’s Marubeni, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui and Sumitomo. It is understood that the developers are currently in negotiations with EPC contractors to finalize the bidding teams. Client intends to award the EPC contract before the end of 2014 and is aiming for first power in late 2016.

Tender Categories: Power & Alternative Energy, Water Works, Tender Products, Independent Water & Power Plants (IWPP)

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Project Number: MPP1487-Q

Project Name: Independent Water Project – Ras Laffan Industrial City

Territory: Qatar

Client Name: Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa)

Address: Corniche Street, Number 61, Sheraton Roundabout, Dafna Area

City: Doha

Postal/Zip Code: 41

Country: Qatar

Phone: (+974) 4484 5484/ 4484 5555

Fax: (+974) 4484 5496

e-mail: contactus@km.com.qa

Website: http://www.km.com.qa

Description:
Construction of an Independent Water Project (IWP) using reverse osmosis (RO) technology, with capacity of 45 million gallons a day (g/d).

Status: New Tender

Remarks:
This IWP will be built at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. It has been designed to meet the additional 40-45 million g/d of industrial desalination capacity, which the client estimates Qatar will require by 2017. Client is preparing to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the main contract. The IWP site will have a layout and infrastructure for an ultimate capacity of 95 million g/d, which will enable future expansion of the facilities. It is understood that the client has received pre-qualification entries from developers.

Tender Categories: Water Works, Tender Products, Independent Water Plants (IWP)

UAE

Project Number: MPP2843-U

Project Name: Petrochemicals Storage Tank Terminal Project

Territory: Northern Emirates

Client Name: Middle East Tanking Solutions FZC (Fujairah)

City: Fujairah

Country: United Arab Emirates

Phone: (+971-9) 223 5264

Fax: (+971-9) 223 5265

e-mail: rpilani@gmail.com

Website: http://www.middleastanks.com

Description:
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build a new petrochemicals storage tank terminal.

Status: New Tender

Remarks:
This project is in Fujairah. Scope of work involves construction of a petrochemicals tank terminal, a jetty pipeline and associated facilities. Local MUC Oil & Gas Consultancy is carrying out the front-end engineerng and design (FEED) work. Client is expected to float the EPC tender in 2014.

FEED Consultant : MUC Oil & Gas Engineering Consultancy (Fujairah)

Tender Categories: Industrial & Special Projects

Tender Products: Storage

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Project Number: WPR051-U

Project Name: Ruwais Surge Drum Protection & Battery Limit ESD Valves Project

Territory: Abu Dhabi

Client Name: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited (GASCO)

Address: Tower H, Corniche, Near Al Ain Palace Hotel

City: Abu Dhabi

Postal/Zip Code: 665

Country: United Arab Emirates

Phone: (+971-2) 603 0000

Fax: (+971-2) 603 7414

e-mail: info@gasco.ae

Website: http://www.gasco.ae

Description:
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for surge drum protection and battery limit ESD valves at a refinery.

Budget: $7,000,000

Period: 15/05/2015

Status: Current Project

Remarks:
This project is in Ruwais. Scope of work involves protection of the surge drum and battery limit ESD valves at Trains 1 and 2 in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi office of Oman’s Al Hassan Engineering Company has been awarded the EPC contract, worth $6.75 million. The scheme is due to be completed in May 2015.

Main Contractor: Al Hassan Engineering Company L.L.C (Abu Dhabi)

Tender Categories: Gas Processing & Distribution, Oilfields & Refineries, Tender Products, Modification, Repair & Refurbishing Services, Oilfield Supplies & Services, Oilfields Exploration & Development, Valves & Fittings (All Types)

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Project Number: MPP2570-U

Project Name: Al Habtoor City Project

Territory: Dubai

Client Name: Al Habtoor Group L.L.C. (Dubai)

Address: Near Metropolitan Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road

City: Dubai

Postal/Zip Code: 25444

Country: United Arab Emirates

Phone: (+971-4) 394 1444

Fax: (+971-4) 394 9990

e-mail: habtoor@emirates.net.ae

Website: http://www.habtoor.com

Description:
Construction of Al Habtoor City comprising three luxury residential towers, including multi-level penthouses, in addition to three hotels, a 1,400-seat Las Vegas-style aqua theatre, three large basement levels, ground and mezzanine levels and a large car park.

Budget: $3,000,000,000

Period: 2016

Status: Current Project

Remarks:
This hotel will be located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. It will be built on the property that is currently housing the Metropolitan Hotel, opposite Al Safa Park. The towers include two at 74 floors and one at 40 floors, with a total of 1,460 apartments, ranging from one to seven bedrooms. Eleven penthouses, including two VIP penthouses over a 4-storey-high podium – will also be built. Each of the towers will house a single-storey, 720 square metre penthouse and (2 Nos.) two-storey penthouses ranging from 795 square metres to 820 square metres.

The three hotels include – Fashion Hotel – W (27 levels), Luxury Hotel – St. Regis (6 levels) and the Main Hotel – Westin (37 levels). They will be managed by Starwood and have 1,623 units. The total built area is approximately 390,000 square metres plus 27,000 square metres of gardens. A tennis academy and clubhouse with eight tennis courts, including one covered air-conditioned court is another feature of this mega project.

The development will also feature a one-of-a-kind entertainment theatre. The venue of the purpose-built theatre, designed by Paris-based designer Jean Rabasse, will open in 2016. Once completed, the complex will be one of the region’s most luxurious hotel and entertainment developments.

The landmark development will include:
– 1,600 hotel rooms, spread between three hotels (lifestyle, luxury and main);
– An iconic Las Vegas-style ‘aqua’ theatre;
– A French provincial-inspired garden; and
– Food and beverage venues.

Local/Australian joint venture Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has been awarded a $515 million contract on this scheme. Under the agreement, HLG will be responsible for construction of the integrated hotel complex comprising a five-level podium, a 36-storey tower and a 25-storey tower within a total gross floor area of 350,000 square metres. Leading British architects WS Atkins has been appointed for the development of residential blocks in this development.

The client has also selected Knight Frank to provide retail consultancy expertise for the podium under the residential towers and Asteco Real Estate will manage and lease the towers and retail outlets.

Main Architect: Atkins & Partners Overseas (Dubai)

Design Consultant: Khatib & Alami Consolidated Engineering Company (Dubai)

Retail Consultant: Knight Frank (Abu Dhabi)

Main Contractor: Al Habtoor Leighton L.L.C (Dubai)

MEP Contractor: Al Habtoor Specon L.L.C (Dubai)

MEP Contractor(1): Drake & Scull International PJSC (Dubai)

Tender Categories: Hotels, Prestige Buildings, Tender Products, High-rise Towers, Hotel Construction, Residential Buildings

Oman

Project Number: WPR067-O

Project Name: Steel Production Plant Project – Sohar Industrial Estate

Territory: Oman

Client Name: Moon Iron & Steel Company (MISCO) – Oman

City: Bahla 612

Postal/Zip Code: 307

Country: Oman

Phone: (+968) 2541 9595

e-mail: support@mesteel.com

Website: http://www.mesteel.com

Description:
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build a steel production plant with capacity to manufacture 1.2 million tonnes per annum of steel billets.

Period: 2015

Status: Current Project

Remarks:
This project will be located in Phase 7 of the Sohar Industrial Estate in Oman and cover a land area of about 520,000 square metres. Out of the total output, 0.70 million tonnes per annum will be pumped into manufacturing hot rolls to produce rebars (8mm to 40mm size), while 0.50 million tonnes per annum are to be sold as steel billets in the market.

The steel production facility is expected to commence production by September 2015. A consortium of SMS Meer, Concast Italy and Essar Projects Middle East has been awarded the technology and EPC contract. Work is set to commence in January 2014. Local Bank Sohar has signed a contract agreement with the client as sole arranger for tying up the entire project debt requirement of US$270 million.

Main Contractor: SMS Meer GmbH (Germany)

Main Contractor(2): SMS Concast Italia SpA (Italy)

Main Contractor(3): Essar Projects Ltd. (Oman)

Tender Categories: Industrial & Special Projects, Tender Products, Steel Mills

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Project Number: WPR066-O

Project Name: Hospital Construction Project – Al Khoud

Territory: Oman

Client Name: Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Group (Saudi Arabia)

Address: Batha

City: Riyadh

Country: Saudi Arabia

Phone: (+966-1) 412 4900 / 412 2455

Fax: (+966-1) 409 2028

e-mail: admin@shifaaljazeera.com.sa

Website: http://www.shifaaljazeera.com.sa

Description:

Construction of a super-specialty hospital comprising (100) beds.

Period: 2015

Status: New Tender

Remarks:

This project will be located in Al Khoud. Client is currently in the process of acquiring land in the area. It is understood that the plan has been worked out and approvals have been received from Ministry of Health and other authorities.

Tender Categories: Construction & Contracting, Medical & Healthcare, Tender Products, Hospital Construction

Egypt

Project Number: MPP2365-E

Project Name: Cairo Airport City Development Project

Territory: Egypt

Client Name: Egyptian Holding Company for Airports & Air Navigation – EHCAAN (Egypt)

Address: EHCAAN Bldg., Room 201, 2nd Floor, Airport Road

City: Cairo 11776

Country: Egypt

Phone: (+20-2) 266 8110 / 268 1691 / 267 8532

Fax: (+20-2) 266 3440 / 635 0933

Description:

Development of Cairo Airport City.

Budget: $14,000,000,000

Status: New Tender

Remarks

This project will be developed next to Cairo International Airport in Egypt and cover an area of up to 10 million square metres. It is understood that the project is currently in planning stage. The Airport City will include a new trade free zone, cargo village, factories belonging to the civil aviation for packaging and food terminals. In addition, it will feature an entertainment area, administrative offices, hotels and a hospital.

The City will also include a cargo zone with a logistics division spread over an area of 1.7 million square metres, training centers for aviation business zone and industrial city, a solar farm to generate the electricity needed for the region. The first phase is expected to commence in January 2014. The entire project will take about seven years to be completed in all its phases.

Master Plan Consultant: AECOM Group (USA)

Tender Categories: Hotels, Airport, Construction & Contracting, Medical & Healthcare, Tender Products, Commercial Buildings, Hospital Construction, Hotel Construction, Industrial Zones

Bahrain

Project Number: MPP2768-B

Project Name: Bahrain – Saudi Arabia Railway Line Project

Territory: Bahrain

Client Name: Bahrain Government

City: Bahrain

Postal/Zip Code: 26060

Country: Bahrain

Phone: (+973) 1774 1144

Fax: (+973) 1774 0048

Website: http://www.capital.gov.bh

Description:

Construction of a 90-kilometre-long railway line linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Budget: $5,000,000,000

Status: New Tender

Remarks:

This new railway line will form part of the $15.5 billion GCC-wide railway network and help alleviate increasing congestion on the existing King Fahd Causeway linking the two countries. It is understood that a contract for the study into a possible rail link between these two countries is due to be awarded in November 2013. Bids from consultants are currently under evaluation.

Tender Categories: Public Transportation Projects: Tender Products: Railways

Saudi Arabia

Project Number: ZPR088-SA

Project Name: Jeddah Metro Project

Territory: Saudi Arabia

Client Name: Jeddah Municipality (Saudi Arabia)

City: Jeddah 21146

Postal/Zip Code: 7687

Country: Saudi Arabia

Phone: (+966-2) 614 9999

Fax: (+966-2) 614 9292

e-mail: info@jeddah.gov.sa

Website: http://www.jeddah.gov.sa

Description:

Construction of Jeddah Metro light rail transit system spanning 108 kilometres comprising three major lines.

Budget: $9,300,000,000

Status: New Tender

Remarks:

This project is in Saudi Arabia. The metro will consist of three major lines, which will be called Orange, Blue and Green. The 67-kilometre Orange line will connect Makkah Road with Obhur, passing through the central part of the city northward. It will have 22 stations besides a branch line to the east along Sari Street. The 24-kilometre Blue line will link King Abdulaziz International Airport to Old Airport Road with 17 stations.

The 17-kilometre Green line will run along Palestine Road with a branch to the Old Airport and end at the Haramain Railway. It will have only seven stations. The planned public transport system also includes a bus service using (816) buses linking metro stations with all residential districts in the city. Buses will run 750 kilometres in various districts and have 2,950 stops. A new company, Jeddah Metro Company, has been established to implement this scheme, which is a joint venture of Jeddah Municipality and the Jeddah Urban Development Company.

Jeddah Metro Company is set to tender the pre-project management contract on this project within the next two weeks. It is understood that six consultants have already been pre-qualified for the role. A contract covering the engineering and design work will also be tendered by end of November 2013, with a contract award before the end of 2013. Six consultants have also been pre-qualified for this contract.

Pre-qualification process for the main construction contracts is expected to commence at the beginning of 2014, with tenders to be released towards the end of 2013. All contracts are due to be awarded during 2015. Construction is expected to last between three and five years.

Design Consultant: Egis Rail (France)

Tender Categories: Public Transportation Projects

Tender Products: Metro, Railways

 

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