Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has launched a tender for the 66kV Substation Transformer Works package, a key component in the Kingdom’s plan to expand its electrical infrastructure to meet increasing demand.

The international limited tender attracted three bids from leading companies: Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation (South Korea), Voltamp Transformers Oman (Oman), and Hitachi Energy (Switzerland).

The project involves the design, manufacturing, supply, transportation, erection, testing, and commissioning of 19 units of 66kV power transformers for new substations across Bahrain.

Among the bidders, Hyosung submitted the highest offer of 21.75 million Bahraini dinars (approximately $58 million). Hitachi Energy followed with a bid of BHD 9.48 million ($25 million). Voltamp Transformers Oman presented the lowest bid at BHD 7.31 million ($19 million), but their offer was suspended from consideration.

EWA is currently evaluating the accepted bids as part of the next phase of the project.

This tender reflects Bahrain’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its power grid in response to rising electricity consumption.

Source: zawya.com