Muscat: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz) has awarded a consortium of an Omani and a Saudi companies a tender to provide consulting services (design and supervision of infrastructure facilities) for the first phase of Al Dhahirah Governorate’s Integrated Economic Zone.
The first phase of the project has an area of 20 square kilometres, of which 6.5 square kilometres will be implemented as a preliminary phase that includes a land port to be managed and operated by Asyad Group provided that the remaining part of the zone’s lands be developed for future expansions to keep pace with requirements of all economic sectors.
Eng. Yahya Khamis Al Zedjali, Adviser to OPAZ Chairman for Planning, said that the tender’s tasks include detailed designs for infrastructure facilities, the preparation of tender documents for construction works and the supervision, completion, operation and delivery of the project.
The tender also includes the supervision of the land port, road networks, electricity and communication services, water and irrigation networks, a sewage network, a gas network, solid waste management, administrative buildings and landscaping works.
The Integrated Economic Zone in Al Dhahirah Governorate is located about 20 kilometres from the Rub-el-Khali border crossing to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The zone is also about 100 kilometres away from the Ibri Industrial City project.
Engineer Yahya added: The establishment of the zone was motivated by several goals, including optimising the advantages of its strategic border location with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, boosting intra-regional trade between the two nations, bolstering development initiatives and economic diversification, opening up new markets for the Omani economy as well as the Gulf economy, and reaping the benefits of the competitive elements.
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from all eligible bidders to establish a pre-tender tie-up with TCIL for Consultancy Services for Design and Supervision of Solar Systems at OETC Offices in the Sultanate of Oman” on behalf of a reputable client in Oman.
The deadline for bid submission is March 22, 2024, with the bid opening schedules for the same day.
The proposals must maintain validity for a minimum of 90 days from the final date of bid submission.
A Bid Bond or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) equivalent to 1% of the bid value must furnished along with the bid. The EMD amount can be submitted either in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) made out to “Telecommunications Consultants India Limited” and payable in New Delhi, submitted along with the bid, or as a Bank Guarantee (BG).
The bidder/consultant is required to provide comprehensive details regarding their previous experience in similar projects, emphasizing the relevance of these works. This should include brief descriptions of the projects, along with contact information (name, organization, address, telephone, fax, etc.) for references regarding their performance.
Additionally, the consultant must submit details, along with customer satisfaction/project completion certificates, demonstrating their previous experience in similar projects within other GCC countries.
The bidder is required to provide a Manufacturers Authorization Certificate (MAF) from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the items specified in this Expression of Interest (EOI). If the MAF is not available at the time of the EOI response, the bidder must submit an undertaking confirming that it will be provided before the opening of the financial bid.
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MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman’s strategic urban development plan continues to progress with the Muscat Metro project, currently in its preliminary phase as consultancy studies are slated for completion by year-end.
During remarks on Sunday, Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud bin Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), said, “The ongoing studies concerning the Muscat Metro are on track for completion by the end of this year.”
The proposed metro line, requiring an investment of OMR1 billion, is envisioned to stretch over 55km and encompass 42 passenger stations.
It’s worth noting that MTCIT initiated the financial bidding process for the first consultancy study (phase-1 pre-feasibility outline) for the Muscat Metro last year.
The Muscat Metro’s primary objectives include alleviating traffic congestion, enhancing the city’s appeal to tourists, and establishing an efficient mass transit system connecting the commercial centers of Ruwi and Muttrah to Seeb in the west, with an additional branch to the airport and integration with other public transportation modes.
Additionally, the metro project aims to contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing the city’s carbon footprint.
The enhancement of the public transport infrastructure aligns with the Ministry’s ambitious Greater Muscat Development Plan, aimed at accommodating the anticipated population growth, fostering investment, improving transportation networks, enhancing service quality, bolstering infrastructure, and preserving the environment.
Al Mawali also disclosed ongoing studies for a railway link between Oman and Saudi Arabia, while the joint railway endeavour between Oman and the UAE (Sohar-Abu Dhabi) is slated for implementation within the year, alongside the formulation of relevant legislation.
The landmark Muscat Metro project was initially announced in 2021, with the current phase of tendering primarily focusing on the pre-feasibility stage and soliciting support for critical decision-making from the Ministry.
Furthermore, the Ministry has commissioned an impact study to evaluate the socio economic advantages of the project for the Muscat governorate and broader economy, ensuring the long-term viability of the proposed metro system.
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