Sitra IWPP (~1,200 MW CCGT + 30 MIGD desalination, BOO, est. USD 1.5bn) – nearing award; Acwa lowest first-year tariff vs Taqa
مشروع سترة المستقل للماء والكهرباء (نحو 1,200 ميغاواط دورة مركبة + 30 مليون غالون يومياً تحلية، نظام البناء والتملك والتشغيل، نحو 1.5 مليار دولار) – قرب الترسية؛ أكوا صاحبة أدنى تعرفة مقابل طاقة
Power-plant erection, BOP piping, RO and marine-intake subcontractors should line up with the leading Sitra IWPP bidder (Acwa) and its EPC partner ahead of award.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Bahrain · Sitra |
| Client / owner | Electricity & Water Authority (EWA), Bahrain |
| Value | USD 1.5B |
| Announced | 09 Nov 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Water, desalination & treatment |
Trades and packages needed
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation (main package)
- Process piping fabrication & welding (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation (main package)
- Water & wastewater treatment equipment (main package)
- Concrete works (in-situ)
- Piling & deep foundations
- Marine works, dredging & reclamation
- Heavy lifting, rigging & transport
- Industrial hot & cold insulation
- Pipes, valves & fittings supply
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.