Tender Details

REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY CHARGERS IN ETD PRIMARY SUBSTATIONS

Tender Number: 371/2025/BTB (2025-048-PP-ETD)

PA Ref Number: 2025-048-PP-ETD

Tender Description

The Authority of Electricity and Water in the Kingdom of Bahrain plans to upgrade the outdated 220V and 48V DC battery chargers in Electricity Transmission Primary Substations. These chargers have been in service for over 20 years. The upgrade process involves assessing the current condition of the system and implementing necessary replacements and remedial actions. The modernization of these battery chargers is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the electricity transmission network. By replacing the outdated equipment with advanced technology, EWA aims to enhance the overall performance and safety of the substations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to upgrade the infrastructure and support the growing energy demands of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Issued by
Electricity and Water Authority
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 500
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 30
Contract Duration
18 Month
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
Yes
Publish Date
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Purchase Before
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Closing Date
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Opening Date
Monday, 22 September 2025

Additional Notes

The Authority of Electricity and Water in the Kingdom of Bahrain plans to upgrade the outdated 220V and 48V DC battery chargers in Electricity Transmission Primary Substations. These chargers have been in service for over 20 years. The upgrade process involves assessing the current condition of the system and implementing necessary replacements and remedial actions.

The modernization of these battery chargers is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the electricity transmission network. By replacing the outdated equipment with advanced technology, EWA aims to enhance the overall performance and safety of the substations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to upgrade the infrastructure and support the growing energy demands of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

 

تخطط هيئة الكهرباء والماء في مملكة البحرين لتحديث شواحن البطاريات القديمة بنظامي 48 فولت و 220 فولت (تيار مستمر) في محطات التحويل الرئيسية الخاصة بنقل الكهرباء. هذه الشواحن خدمت لأكثر من 20 عامًا. يشمل عملية التحديث تقييم الحالة الحالية للنظام وتنفيذ الاستبدالات والإجراءات التصحيحية اللازمة.

تحديث هذه الشواحن الكهربائية يُعد أمرًا بالغ الأهمية لضمان موثوقية وكفاءة شبكة نقل الكهرباء. من خلال استبدال المعدات القديمة بتقنيات متقدمة، تهدف هيئة الكهرباء والماء إلى تعزيز الأداء العام والسلامة في محطات التحويل. وتأتي هذه المبادرة ضمن استراتيجية أوسع لتحديث البنية التحتية ودعم الطلب المتزايد على الطاقة في مملكة البحرين.


,Mandatory/Essential Requirements 

Vendors shall follow and meet the following Mandatory/Essential Requirements. Offers not complying to the following shall be rejected and not to be considered for Evaluation: 

1.      The tenderer shall offer Battery Chargers proven in- service life and free from outstanding issues in transmission network or in-service of more than 3 years in GCC (including Bahrain).

For battery chargers not installed in Transmission Network of Bahrain, a reference list to be submitted with evidence from the client.



How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Tuesday, 24 June 2025
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, or Insurance Policy.(or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Small and Medium Enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
  • For Registration

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Electricity and Water Authority
  17995555