Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has received consultancy bids for the electricity transmission network serving the Khalifa City Housing Project. The Bahrain Tenders board oversaw the submission process for the infrastructure project, which aims to support the residential development. Companies including AtkinsRealis Major Projects and Energoprojekt Entel A.D. Beograd submitted proposals to provide engineering and advisory services for the electrical grid. These bids are currently under review by the Electricity and Water Authority to determine the selection of a consultant for the expansion. The project remains a priority for the expansion of power distribution within the area.
This initiative is a core component of the efforts by the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) to enhance utility capacity. By securing professional consultancy services, the authority intends to ensure that the transmission network is designed to meet the specific technical requirements of the Khalifa City Housing Project. The procurement process, managed through the Bahrain Tenders board, requires bidders to demonstrate their capacity for managing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, including the provision of technical oversight and design validation for the grid.
Scope of Infrastructure Development
Design plans for the electricity network include the construction of two new 66-kilovolt substations to service the residential area. These facilities represent the core components of the power distribution infrastructure required to support the incoming residential population. The integration of these two new 66-kilovolt substations is essential for maintaining a stable energy supply across the development, as the network must be capable of handling the load demands of the housing units.
Khalifa City Housing Project officials anticipate that the development will be ready for occupancy between 2028 and 2030. The timeline for the power grid expansion aligns with this window to ensure that utility services are operational as residents move into the new homes. By coordinating the construction of the two new 66-kilovolt substations with the residential occupancy schedule, the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) aims to prevent any delays in utility connectivity for the residents of the Khalifa City Housing Project.
AtkinsRealis Major Projects submitted a proposal for the consultancy work valued at BD493,680, which is equivalent to $1.31 million. This financial offer remains under evaluation by the Electricity and Water Authority as part of the broader tender process. The evaluation of this proposal focuses on the technical expertise offered by AtkinsRealis Major Projects in the development of transmission infrastructure and the firm's ability to adhere to the designated project timeline.
Energoprojekt Entel A.D. Beograd provided a separate bid for the project amounting to BD471,240. The Bahrain Tenders board recorded this specific submission as suspended during the official review phase. The status of the bid from Energoprojekt Entel A.D. Beograd means that, for the duration of the suspension, the proposal is not being actively considered alongside the other submitted options. The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) continues to process the remaining active submissions to finalize the selection of a consultant, ensuring that the electrical transmission network for the Khalifa City Housing Project adheres to all necessary quality and safety standards before construction commences.
