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Tender Board launches 16 training courses for entities and suppliers  
The Tender Board has launched 16 awareness workshops and training courses for the second half of 2025, offered in Arabic and English. The programs target government entities subject to the Government Tender and Purchases Law, as well as suppliers and contractors.
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Bahrain Tender Board Wins “Procurement Team of the Year 2025” Award from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)  
The Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) has won the “Procurement Team of the Year 2025” award at the 2025 Procurement and Supply Futures Forum, organised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
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Tender Board Secretary General meets Edamah CEO  
Jamal bin Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, met with Khaled Abdulrahman Al Majed, CEO of Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company.
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Attended by 148 Procurement Specialists from the Private Sector  Tender Board Holds Workshops on ‘Suppliers and Contractors’ Rights’  
The Tender Board organized virtual workshops entitled “Suppliers and Contractors’ Rights”, attended by 148 procurement specialists from private sector companies. The initiative reflects the Board’s commitment to promoting transparency, fairness, and equal opportunities in government procurement.
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Tender Board launches  
The Tender Board has announced the launch of a dedicated hotline to provide technical support and guidance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) wishing to participate in government tenders and auctions. This initiative reflects the Board’s commitment to supporting SMEs by clarifying procedures and helping them submit compliant and competitive bids.
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Bahrain Tender Board Organises Specialised Workshop for Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain  
The Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) held a specialised workshop for members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham) entitled: “Government Tendering and Auction Procedures”. The workshop was attended by a group of business owners, traders and professionals in procurement and supply chain fields, with the aim of shedding light on government tendering procedures and highlighting optimal wa ....
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BTB Holds Workshop on ‘Suppliers and Contractors’ Rights’  
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting transparency, fairness and equal opportunities in government tender processes, the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) has held a virtual workshop entitled “Suppliers and Contractors’ Rights”, attended by procurement specialists from private‑sector companies as well as suppliers and contractors.
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BTB Completes Enrolment of All Procuring Entities in Notification Service  
The Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) has announced the completion of the enrolment of all government entities governed by the Law Regulating Government Tenders, Purchases and Sales into its electronic notification and follow‑up service, thereby enhancing direct, effective communication with suppliers and contractors and encouraging wider participation in public tenders.
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BTB Secretary General Receives Doctoral Thesis from Researcher Shaima Abdullah  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB), today received a copy of a doctoral thesis from researcher Dr Shaima Abdullah, entitled “The Legal Framework of Electronic Public Auctions – A Comparative Study”, recently awarded by Ibn Tofail University in Rabat, Morocco.
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BTB Issues More Than 164,000 Electronic Notifications to Suppliers Since Launch of Service  
The Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) has announced that 164,586 electronic notifications have been sent to suppliers and contractors since the launch of the first phase of its notification service last October, reflecting high levels of engagement and smooth communication that reinforce transparency and competitiveness in government tenders.
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On the Occasion of Bahraini Youth Day: Eng. Al Alawi: The Bahrain Tender Board Continues to Empower Young People and Strengthen Their Role in Development  
On the occasion of Bahraini Youth Day, celebrated annually on March 25, Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, highlighted the vital role of Bahraini youth in driving development and innovation. He praised the significant support provided by the wise leadership to this segment, describing youth as the primary driver of the Kingdom’s future.
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Bahrain Tender Board Holds Introductory Workshop to Support SMEs  
The Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) held an introductory workshop for procuring entities on the initiative to allocate a number of tenders and auctions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The workshop was attended by 171 employees and specialists representing 48 government ministries, agencies, and companies subject to the Law Regulating Tenders, Auctions, Government Procurement and Sales. The init ....
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Tender Board’s Equal Opportunities Committee Holds Its First Meeting of the Year  
The Equal Opportunities Committee at the Tender Board held its first meeting of 2025, chaired by Eng. Reema Isa Al-Saffar, Director, Technical Evaluation at the Board, with the participation of the committee members.
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Bahrain Tender Board Grants Accreditation Licences to 283 Employees for Tender Evaluation During 2024  
As part of its efforts to enhance the efficiency of government tenders, purchases, and sales processes, the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB) granted accreditation licences to 283 employees from various government entities in 2024.
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Tender Board Secretary General Reviews the Board’s Experience on Integrity, Transparency and Governance at OECD Forum  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Tender Board, participated as a keynote speaker at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum on Public Sector Integrity, which took place via videoconferencing with a group of experts and decision-makers from various countries.
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Tender Board earns CIPS procurement ethics accreditation for fourth consecutive year  
In an achievement reflecting its commitment to its institutional values, the Tender Board has obtained the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) procurement ethics accreditation in organizations for the fourth consecutive year, which affirms the Board's commitment to applying the highest standards of integrity and transparency in managing government procurement operations and enhan ....
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Bahrain Tender Board Celebrates the Kingdom's National Days  
The Tender Board held an event in celebration of Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Days and the 25th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s accession to the throne, along with the accompanying national events.
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Bahrain Tender Board achieves the European Society for Quality Research Award 2024  
The Bahrain Tender Board has won the 2024 European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Award, presented by the Swiss-based European Society for Quality Research, headquartered in Switzerland. The award recognizes the Board's commitment to the highest quality standards and its excellence in providing highly efficient services in the field of government procurement.
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Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board Participates in the European Society for Quality Research's Annual Conference  
Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, participated in the annual conference of the European Society for Quality Research held in Vienna, Austria. The conference brought together over 100 experts, decision-makers, and representatives from the public and private sectors worldwide.
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Celebrating Bahraini Women's Day , Secretary General of the Tender Board: Bahraini Women Excel in all Fields and Levels  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al-Alawi, Secretary General of the Tender Board, affirmed the continuous support that Bahraini women receive from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, may God protect him, as well as the ongoing follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him
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To Enhance Transparency and Increase Supplier Participation Tender Board Launches Second Batch of notifications  
The Tender Board announced the launch of the second batch of notifications dedicated to suppliers and contractors, aiming to enhance the performance of its e-Tendring system, following the first phase of the electronic notifications development project.
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Bahrain Tender Board Supports National Carbon Neutrality Initiative by Participating in Tree Week  
Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, participated in this year's Tree Week, demonstrating strong support for the Kingdom of Bahrain's National Action Plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.
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Secretary General of BTB meets CEO of EXPRO  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB), met with Eng. Abulrazzaq bin Sobhi Alaujan, CEO of the Saudi Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO).
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Bahrain Tender Board SG Highlights the Pivotal Role of Bahraini Engineers in Advancing Urban and Developmental Progress  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB), extended his congratulations to all Bahraini engineers on the occasion of Bahraini Engineer's Day, celebrated annually on October 15.
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Bahrain Tender Board SG Discusses Partnership, Cooperation with His Omani Counterpart in Muscat to Enhance Government Procurement and Sales Systems  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of Bahrain Tender Board, met with Eng. Badr bin Salem Al Maamari, Secretary General of the Tender Board in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman.
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Tender Board launches 8 new notifications to suppliers, bringing the total to 37  
The Tender Board announced the launch of the first phase of notifications in its e-tendering system by issuing 8 new notifications targeting suppliers and contractors. This brings the total notifications available in the system to 37, in line with the basic principles of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030.
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Bahrain Tender Board Issues Circular to Stakeholders Concerning Procurement Plans  
In line with the efforts of the Bahrain Tender Board to enhance the readiness of suppliers and contractors to submit their bids and broaden their participation in government tenders, as well as to improve the procedures for organising and planning these activities in advance, His Excellency Mr Yaser bin Ibrahim Humaidan, Chairman of Bahrain Tender Board, has issued Circular No. (3) of 2024 concer ....
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Bahrain Tender Board Secretary Reiterates Ongoing Support for National Cadres  
The Bahrain Tender Board recently held a workshop titled "The Role of the Tender Board in the Government Work System" for a number of department heads and officials from the government sector participating in the Kawader Programme. This programme is the fourth stage in the leadership development ladder within the National Programme for Government Leadership Development. The workshop took place at ....
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Tender Board's Equal Opportunities Committee Holds Regular Meeting  
The Equal Opportunities Committee of the Tender Board held its regular meeting, chaired by Eng. Reema Isa AlSaffar, Director, Technical Evaluation and Chair of the Committee.
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Tender Board: 7.7% Increase in Speed of Processing Requests Within 14 Days in Q1 Compared to the Same Period Last Year  
His Excellency Mr. Yaser bin Ebrahim Humaidan, Chairman of the Tender Board, confirmed that the Board has achieved a remarkable record of positive performance indicators in terms of response speed to processing requests from partners, including government entities, suppliers and contractors during the first quarter of 2024
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Bahrain Tender Board Receives Prestigious “Excellence in Procurement Values and Ethics” Award from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply “CIPS”  
The award was received by His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Tender Board, from Mr. Matt Howell, CEO of CIPS, during the CIPS Excellence Awards Conference and Ceremony (CIPS MENA) 2024, recently held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The event was attended by over 1,000 participants from around the world, including experts and decision-makers in procuremen ....
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Chairman of Tender Board Reaffirms Continued Streamlining of Government Tender Procedures  
His Excellency Mr. Yaser bin Ebrahim Humaidan, Chairman of The Tender Board (BTB), reiterated the Board’s commitment to continuing the development and streamlining government tender procedures. The aim is to enhance the quality of services provided and expedite response speed to requests received by the Board. The goal is to achieve greater effectiveness, efficiency, and flexibility in dealings be ....
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Bahrain Tender Board Secretary General Honours “Eng. Mohammed Al Khajah” For receiving the Ideal Employee Award of the Year 2023  
As part of Tender Board General Secretariat’s continuous support to its members and in an initiative to promote excellence and creativity in completing work tasks, His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, the Secretary General of the Tender Board, recently honoured Eng. Mohamed Yusuf Al Khajah, Chief of Qualifications in the Technical Specifications & Qualifications Department.
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Tender Board Obtains “CIPS” Accreditation for Ethics in Organizations’ Procurement  
Bahrain Tenders Board (BTB) has recently obtained the accreditation certificate for ethics in procurement for organisations issued by the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS). This achievement comes after its members completed the training and successfully passed the exam in several areas of ethical procurement and supply management.
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The Tenders Board organizes and participates in Bahrain Sports Day  
The Bahrain Tender Board has marked the Bahrain Sports Day by organizing a wide range of sports activities for its employees. This initiative aligns with the noble directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to celebrate Bahrain Sports Day 2024. This function aimed to raise awareness among employees regarding the significance of sports ....
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Bahrain Tender Board Secretary General Receives “Lame’a” Participants  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, affirmed the board's ongoing efforts to improve the responsiveness and speed of request completion in order to provide excellent services to partners, including Purchase Authority, suppliers, and contractors.
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Humaidan Commends the Efforts Made by the General Secretariat: Bahrain Tender Board Receives ISO Certificate in Quality Management  
His Excellency Mr. Yaser bin Ebrahim Humaidan, Chairman of Tenders Board (BTB), has recently received the ISO 9001:2015 certificate in quality management, which the Board obtained after meeting all the necessary requirements and applying the standards required to obtain this international certificate.
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Al Alawi: The index of Request Completion Speed Hits 91.5% within 14 days or less  
His Excellency Eng. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board, affirmed the board's ongoing efforts to improve the responsiveness and speed of request completion in order to provide excellent services to partners, including Purchase Authority, suppliers, and contractors.
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With the aim to discuss enhancing joint cooperation and coordination: The Secretary General of Bahrain Tender Board Receives the CEO Bahrain Airport Company  
His Excellency Engineer Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of Bahrain Tenders Board (BTB), has recently received Mr Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC).
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Bahrain Tender Board Organise Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign  
Bahrain Tender Board (BTB), in coordination with the Ministry of Health, has recently organised a seasonal influenza vaccination campaign for members of the Board’s General Secretariat at the BTB headquarters.
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BTB Secretary General and CRPEP Chairman Discuss Ways of Coordination and Cooperation  
The Secretary General of the Bahrain Tender Board (BTB), H.E. Jamal Abdulaziz Al-Alawi, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions (CRPEP), Dr. Abdullah Yousef Talib to discuss strengthening the collaboration and partnership between both entities.
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With 88.4% increase in public tenders, quicker response to applications  
BTB Announces Positive Results in the First Half of 2023
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as Part of its Partnership Strategy with the Concerned Authorities to Upgrade the Government Procurement System with the Participation and 96 Staff Members, Specialists:  Bahrain Tender Board Reviews Contracts Variation Orders Procedures  
The Bahrain Tender Board recently held its second open meeting through the Microsoft Teams platform, with the participation of 96 employees and specialists representing 56 Purchasing Authority.
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Humaidan Chairs the 1st Bahrain Tender Board meeting in its 8th Session and emphasizes the continuity of tender procedures development  
His Excellency Yaser bin Ebrahim Hamidan, Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs and Chairman of Bahrain Tender Board, chaired the 1st meeting of the 8th session at the Board's headquarters in Bahrain Bay.
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Bahrain Tender Board launches the first open meeting with the aim of enhancing the government procurement system.  
As part of its endeavours to support and assist the Purchasing Authorities subject to the Government Tender Law, Bahrain Tender Board held its first open meeting, represented by the Technical Evaluation Directorate.
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