Tender Details

Feasibility Sti for the Expansion of Bandar Al-Dar Channel

Tender Number: 200/2026/BTB (MTT/PMA/01/2026)

PA Ref Number: MTT/PMA/01/2026

Tender Description

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) requires a Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the deepening and widening of Bandar Al Dar Channel. The channel currently exists but has shallow depths. Bandar Al Dar Channel is located on Bahrain’s east coast, connecting the Arabian Gulf to its associated port facilities within the Gulf of Bahrain. The intention of this project is to deepen and widen the existing channel in order to enhance safety and security by enabling vessel movement from north to south without crossing international waters, improve navigation safety, and support southern industrial facilities as well as port and private jetty operations. MTT intends to appoint a reputable consultant to carry out the comprehensive feasibility study for this project. The study shall include, at minimum, technical feasibility, commercial feasibility, environmental feasibility, and the submission and presentation of the feasibility study.

Issued by
Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 100
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
180 days
Tender Fees
BD 50
Contract Duration
3 Month
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
Yes
Publish Date
Monday, 20 April 2026
Purchase Before
Monday, 01 June 2026
Closing Date
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Opening Date
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Is this tender/auction allocated exclusively for SMEs?
No

Additional Notes

The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT) requires a Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the deepening and widening of Bandar Al Dar Channel. The channel currently exists but has shallow depths. Bandar Al Dar Channel is located on Bahrain’s east coast, connecting the Arabian Gulf to its associated port facilities within the Gulf of Bahrain. The intention of this project is to deepen and widen the existing channel in order to enhance safety and security by enabling vessel movement from north to south without crossing international waters, improve navigation safety, and support southern industrial facilities as well as port and private jetty operations. MTT intends to appoint a reputable consultant to carry out the comprehensive feasibility study for this project. The study shall include, at minimum, technical feasibility, commercial feasibility, environmental feasibility, and the submission and presentation of the feasibility study. ,

تعتزم وزارة المواصلات والاتصالات (MTT) إعداد دراسة جدوى شاملة لمشروع تعميق وتوسعة قناة بندر الدار، حيث تُعد القناة ممرًا ملاحيًا قائمًا حاليًا إلا أن أعماقها محدودة. وتقع القناة على الساحل الشرقي لمملكة البحرين، وتربط بين الخليج العربي والمرافق المينائية داخل خليج البحرين. ويهدف المشروع إلى تعميق وتوسعة القناة القائمة بما يسهم في تعزيز مستويات السلامة والأمن البحري من خلال تمكين حركة السفن من الشمال إلى الجنوب دون الحاجة لعبور المياه الدولية، وتحسين سلامة وكفاءة الملاحة البحرية، إضافةً إلى دعم المرافق الصناعية الجنوبية والموانئ والمراسي الخاصة وتعزيز قدرتها التشغيلية. وفي هذا الإطار تعتزم الوزارة تعيين استشاري مؤهل لإعداد دراسة جدوى شاملة للمشروع، على أن تتضمن الدراسة كحد أدنى الجوانب الفنية والتجارية والبيئية بالإضافة إلى إعداد الدراسة وتقديمها وعرضها.

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S. No.

Mandatory TC

Description

(Pass / Fail)

TheCompany

Quality Management System (QMS)

M1

QMS Certification

The Bidder shall submit a valid Quality ManagementSystem (QMS) ISO 9001 Certificate

 

Tools & Software

M2

Software Licensing

TheBidder shall provide evidence that all software proposed for the assignmentis properly licensed and suitable for the required scope. This shouldinclude, as applicable, GIS / CAD software, bathymetric processing tools,hydrodynamic/hydraulic or navigation modelling tools, geotechnical analysissoftware, quantity and cost estimating tools, and any visualization/animationsoftware required for the deliverables. Open-source tools may be used whereappropriate, provided the Bidder clearly identifies them and demonstratessuitability for the assignment.

 

Company Financial Strength

M3

Annual Turnover

TheBidder shall demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of not less than BD 150,000,supported by audited financial statements for the last three (3) financialyears.

 


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 Monday, 20 April 2026
  • 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/-.
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to attach the initial bond as stated above and it must be included within the technical bid.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Bank Transfer (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • If the bidder chooses to submit the initial bond in the form of a Bank transfer, the guarantee amount must be provided as a fixed amount mentioned and not as a percentage of the bid value.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • In addition, the following shall be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid Bahrainisation 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 (SMEs)are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage when participating in tenders, and in auctions related to service facilities within government entities premises, however this shall not apply to tenders of a special nature. SMEs bidders shall submit along with their bids the valid SMEs Certificate issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, which can be obtained through the following link (https://www.moic.gov.bh/index.php/en/sme_services)
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the link (Supplier Registration) , and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566666.

Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
  17337878