Saudi Tender Watch: Issue 12
Weekly opportunity briefing Road 40 tenders, a Makkah transport PPP and renewables Round 8 lead Saudi procurementReporting period: 8–14 November 2026 · Issued Saturday, 14 November The Roads General Authority has put 12 Road 40 truck-lane packages on Etimad, the Saudi Water Authority and Ministry of Transport have tendered transmission and earth-road contracts, and SPPC has opened qualification for Round 8 of the renewables programme. On the contracting side, Makkah signed the SAR5.66bn Wasel Al-Haram transport PPP, and listed Saudi firms disclosed ministry services, framework and power-connection awards.
Priority deadlines: 22 Nov (SIO Ahmar and Al-Darham dams, reported); 26 Nov (SIO King Fahd Dam, Bisha); 29 Nov (SIO Khamis Mushait–Dalghan line, reported); 9 Dec (Ministry of Transport earth roads); 11 Dec (SWA Ras Muhaisen–Hali Dam); 13 Dec (RGA Road 40 Part 12); 12 Jan 2027 (RGA Road 40 Parts 1–11). Changed: King Salman Stadium early works moved from 19 Nov to 1 Dec (MEED, 11 Nov). SPPC Round 8 qualification date not yet reported. Still open from earlier issues: 19 Nov (Petro Rabigh, REGA questions); 28 Nov (SWA); 29 Nov (REGA); 6 Dec (King Salman Airport Zone C1+C2, reported); 14 Dec (SAR track-design bids, reported); 23 Dec and 6 Jan 2027 (Expo Convention Centre and pavilions); 3 Feb 2027 (Al-Narjis PPP applications). Check buyer addenda and bidder eligibility. Current OpportunitiesPublic tenders · Etimad, listed 13 November
Procurer: Roads General Authority (RGA) Scope: Raising the structural capacity of the logistics (truck) lanes on the Jeddah–Riyadh–Dammam Road 40, both directions, in 12 parts across Makkah, Riyadh and Eastern regions Deadline: 13 December 2026, 09:59 (Part 12); 12 January 2027, 09:59 (Parts 1–11); enquiries close 3 December Reference: Etimad 260839005148 to 260839005174 (12 listings) Value: Not disclosed; the SAR500 booklets are not the contract value International access: Unconfirmed; classification terms need an Etimad login The packages run from station 115 in Makkah region to station 1335 in the Eastern Province; Part 1 covers 65km, Part 2 116km and Part 9 78km. Part 12, in the Eastern Province, closes a month earlier than the rest. Values, classification and detailed scope are not shown on the public Etimad listing. Public tender · Etimad, posted 11 November
Procurer: Saudi Water Authority (SWA) Scope: Water transmission system from Ras Muhaisen to Hali Dam Deadline: 11 December 2026, 09:59; opening 12 December; enquiries until 1 December Reference: Etimad 261039002409 Value: Not disclosed; SAR500 booklet International access: Unconfirmed The public listing gives only the title, dates and booklet price, so pipeline length, capacity and contractor classification need to be checked in the Etimad documents. This is separate from the SWA tender with a 28 November deadline carried from Issue 10. Request for qualification · reported 11 November
Procurer: Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC), under the Ministry of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Program Projects: Tumair solar PV, 900MW (Riyadh region); East Al-Amoah solar PV, 1,000MW (Asir region); Al-Mozeraah wind, 1,300MW (Makkah region) Model: Build-own-operate IPPs with 25-year power purchase agreements, per Saudi Gulf Projects Deadline: Not reported; check the RFQ on SPPC’s website Value: Not disclosed International access: Unconfirmed; earlier rounds were bid by developer consortiums The RFQ is the first stage: qualified developers will later be invited to submit proposals. Saudi Gulf Projects and Arab News reported the round on 11 November; the two sources spell the project names differently (Arab News gives “Tamir”, “Sharq Al-Amwaj” and “Al-Muzairah”), so names and the qualification deadline should be confirmed from the SPPC documents. Public tenders · Etimad, enquiries 9–18 November
Procurer: Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services Scope: Opening, grading and periodic and corrective maintenance of earth roads, 60 months, one contract per region Deadline: 9 December 2026, 09:59; opening 10 December; expected award 17 December Reference: Etimad 261039002990 (Riyadh) and 261039005946 (Al Baha) Value: Not disclosed; SAR5,500 booklets; bid bond required International access: Unconfirmed; general public tenders Works are due to start on 30 December (Riyadh) and 28 January 2027 (Al Baha). The tenders follow the ministry’s earlier earth roads contracts for the Eastern Province and Tabuk. Public tender · posted 11 November; Asir dates confirmed
Procurer: Saudi Irrigation Organisation (SIO) King Fahd Dam: Infrastructure works, Bisha; Etimad 2000003250; offers due 26 November, 06:30 Asir tenders: Ahmar and Al-Darham dams, bids 22 November; Khamis Mushait–Dalghan line, bids 29 November (MEED) Value: Not disclosed Eligibility: King Fahd Dam: bidders inside Saudi Arabia only, general building contracting classification International access: No for King Fahd Dam; unconfirmed for the Asir tenders Issue 11 listed SIO’s Asir programme in Pipeline Watch because the packages could not be verified. MEED’s 5 November report gives the Asir deadlines above; the Ghaleba Dam and transmission-line tenders closed on 10–11 November. Enquiries for King Fahd Dam close on 16 November. Bid evaluation · reported 9 November
Procurer: Saudi Aramco Scope: CRPO 163: EPCI to replace seven rigid pipelines (26.93km) and modify topsides at the Marjan and Safaniya fields Stage: Technical bids 16 July, commercial bids 29 July; Saipem reported lowest-placed frontrunner, no award announced Cancelled: CRPO 164: about 45km of 15kV submarine composite power cable for the Karan gas field Value: Not disclosed International access: Restricted to Aramco’s long-term agreement (LTA) offshore contractor pool MEED reported both developments on 9 November, citing sources. Neither decision has been announced by Aramco. Saipem also won CRPO 162 (Berri and Abu Safah) in December 2025. Suppliers and subcontractors should watch for the CRPO 163 award and any re-tender of the Karan cable scope. Awards & Contracting RoutesPPP agreements signed · reported 9 November
Procurer: General Transport Center, Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites Winners: Packages 1 and 3: Alqaid, Moventis and Waskita consortium; Package 2: Mawgif consortium Value: SAR5.664bn ($1.51bn) for the three packages combined; per-package values not given Scope: 19 stations and car parks on seven corridors, 3,200 buses, 205 million passengers a year Term: Investment period of 7 to 10 years; fully privately financed International access: Concessions closed; supply and operations subcontracts not announced The agreements were signed at the opening of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, Saudi Gulf Projects reported. The scheme covers 3.1 million square metres. Financial close and the start of operations on each package are the next milestones. Contract awards · exchange disclosures 11–12 November
Procurers: Ministry of Defense (Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh); MODON (western sector, first cluster) Contractor: Al Ashghal Al Moysra (Nomu-listed) Value: SAR113.2m and SAR15.47m, both including VAT Scope: Manpower, cleaning and pest control at the medical city; operation and maintenance of MODON buildings and assets Signing: 15 December (defence) and 1 December (MODON), expected International access: Prime awards closed The company told Tadawul, via Argaam, that the defence contract is the largest by value in its portfolio. Neither disclosure gave the contract duration. Contract award 9 November · exchange disclosure 10 November
Procurer: King Salman Center for Kidney Diseases, Riyadh Second Health Cluster Contractor: Scientific and Medical Equipment House Value: SAR39.4m, including VAT Duration: 60 months from site handover Stage: Award disclosed; signing pending International access: Prime award closed The contract covers maintenance, cleaning and non-medical operational services. The company said it will announce material developments on signing. Framework agreement signed 11 November
Procurer: Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) Contractor: Al Moammar Information Systems (MIS) Scope: AI licences and software, data management, operating systems and government correspondence systems Value: Not fixed; set by purchase orders under the framework Duration: Two years International access: Framework closed; software vendors may supply through MIS MIS disclosed the signing to Tadawul, reported by Argaam on 12 November; Argaam data show the deal was awarded on 11 October. Because value depends on call-offs, the framework is a route to market for licence vendors rather than a fixed-sum award. Subcontract award · announced 10 November
Client: China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), main contractor Contractor: Mannai Information Technology KSA Project: Landmark development within a Riyadh giga-project; development and owner not named Scope: Full mechanical, electrical, public health and technology systems Duration: Two years, fast-tracked International access: Subcontract closed; value not disclosed Mannai announced the award, reported by Saudi Gazette on 10 November. Specialist suppliers of MEP equipment and building technology should track the project once it is identified. Contracts signed · reported 7 November
Client: ARDARA (Public Investment Fund) Contractors: Dar Al Riyadh (project management and supervision); Shibh Al Jazira Contracting, SAJCO (sewerage works) Location: AlWadi, 2.5 million square metres in central Abha, Asir region Value: Not disclosed Stage: Contracts signed; signing date not given International access: Both contracts closed Saudi Gulf Projects reported the signings after Issue 11 had closed. Parsons and OBMI were appointed for AlWadi’s infrastructure and public-realm design in 2024. Further infrastructure packages, such as roads, drainage and utilities, have not yet been announced. Main contract award · reported 9 November
Client: Al-Ajlan Real Estate Contractor: Mas Engineering & Construction Scope: 135,000m² built-up area: 22-storey, 345-key hotel, 10 office buildings, 50+ shops Value: Not disclosed Stage: Award reported; award date not given International access: Main contract closed; hotel operator not yet named Saudi Gulf Projects reported the award on 9 November. Fit-out, façade and MEP subcontracts are likely next, but none has been announced. Pipeline WatchPre-tender meeting held · reported 10 November
Procurer: Saudi Aramco Packages: 1: main gas treatment; 2: sulphur recovery; 3: utilities and offsites Stage: Pre-tender meeting with shortlisted contractors 29–30 October; formal tenders expected by end-2026 Value: More than $10bn investment, press estimate International access: Shortlisted contractors only Wood is carrying out the FEED for the plant, about 85km northwest of Jubail. MEED reported the meeting on 10 November, citing sources; Attaqa gave the investment figure on 7 November. Not an open invitation to bid. Programme plan · reported 4 November
Procurer: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) Scope: 19 road projects and 33 interchanges serving KSIA, Expo 2030, Roshn’s Sedra and King Salman Stadium Timing: Package 3 design due November 2026, Package 4 March 2027; all waves to reach tender by 2028 Value: Not disclosed International access: Unconfirmed Fifteen links (162km) will be procured in three waves and five packages; KSIA will develop the other 27km on its campus. Package 3 is mainly the 33km Al-Janadriyah Road upgrade. MEED reported the plan on 4 November; it was not covered in Issue 11. Expression of interest · reported 4 November
Procurer: Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) Scope: 60,000m³/d wastewater plant; 9,000m³/d wastewater plant with a reverse osmosis facility Route: EPC, packages tendered individually Deadline: Not reported International access: Unconfirmed MEED reported the EOI on 4 November, citing a source. QIC dropped an earlier multi-utility PPP in favour of individual EPC packages. No values or tender dates were given. Bids approved · exchange disclosure 12 November
Procurer: Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company (Tadawul-listed) Project: Liquid fuel displacement and power connection, Busaita Center, Al-Jouf Approved: SAR398.43m, excluding VAT: internal network, external cable lines, supervision and contract management Timing: Start before end-2026; 13 months Budget: SAR500m estimated (board approval, January 2026) International access: Unconfirmed; contractors not named The company is still reviewing and negotiating the project’s final phase, which leaves about SAR100m of the estimated budget unallocated. Contractor names and signing dates were not disclosed. Listed here for monitoring rather than as a confirmed award. Before pursuing an opportunityCheck the current invitation, deadline and Saudi local time with the buyer; verify foreign eligibility, registration, classification, prequalification, security, local-content and joint-venture terms. “Reported” deadlines and selections are not confirmation of an unrestricted public tender. Editorial preparation: 14 November 2026 (Bahrain time); the scan covers 8–14 November. Values described as estimates are not confirmed contract amounts. GCC Tender NewsIndependent intelligence covering GCC procurement and projects. Explore Saudi and other GCC opportunities at gcctendernews.com Contact us: ananeesh@ventanagulf.com Published by Ventana Gulf · Kingdom of Bahrain |