Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) received expression of interest (EOI) for the development of two (2) new ISTPs namely Riyadh East and Khamis Mushait ISTPs.
- Riyadh East ISTP will have a total ultimate treatment capacity of 100,000 m3/day and will be located in the city of Riyadh in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.
- Khamis Mushait ISTP will have a total ultimate treatment capacity of 50,000 m3/day and will be located in the city of Khamis Mushait in Asir Province, in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
A total of 42 companies, including 23 Saudi companies, expressed their interest in Riyadh East and Khamis Mushait ISTP as follows:
- Abdullah Fahad Al-Khaledi for General Contracting Company (“AFAC”)
- Abdul Aziz Al Ajlan Sons Co. for Commercial & Real Estate Investment – Ajlan & Bros
- Abdullah Ibrahim Al – Sayegh & Sons Co.
- Abengoa Agua S.A.
- Acciona Agua S.A.
- Advanced Water Technologies (“AWT”)
- Al Bawani Water & Power (“AWP”)
- Al Jomaih Energy & Water Co.
- Alfanar Company
- Alghanim International General Trading and Contracting Co. W.L.L.
- Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company
- Al Yamama Company
- Arkoil Technologies Netherlands B.V
- ASK Environmental Services Company
- China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd (“CGGC”) – Saudi Arabia Branch
- China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. – Saudi Arabia Branch
- Civil Works Company Ltd.
- Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A.,
- Future Horizons Contracting
- GS Inima Environment S.A.
- Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. Ltd. (“HAACO”)
- Hassan Allam Holding
- Hijaz Green Co.
- International Water Distribution Co. Ltd. (“TAWZEA”)
- Jinluo Water Co. Ltd – Dubai Branch
- Lamar Saudi United Holding
- Metito Utilities Limited
- Miahona Company
- Mowah Company (“CJSC”)
- Nelson Environmental Inc.
- Nesma Holding Company Limited
- Orascom Construction
- Power and Water Utility Company for Yanbu and Jubail (Marafiq)
- Rawafid Industrial Company
- S.A. de Obras y Servicios, COPASA Group
- Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.
- SAUR SAS
- Suez International
- Tamasuk Holding Company – Al Blagha Group Company
- Thabat Tendering
- Utico FZC
- Veolia Middle East
As per the notification, SWPC will conduct a competitive process to select a developer or developer consortium for the development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, implementation, ownership, operation, maintenance and transfer of the Projects, together with associated infrastructure and facilities.
Under a 25-year Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with SWPC, the two (2) project companies to be incorporated to develop each Project will treat the entire sewage capacity supplied by SWPC.
SWPC’s obligations under the STA will be supported by a credit support agreement from the Government of Saudi Arabia.
SWPC is currently considering the option to bundle the Riyadh East ISTP and the Khamis Mushait ISTP (together the Bundled ISTPs).
In such case, the bidders will be required to bid for the Bundled ISTPs together under one RFP. The successful bidder will be awarded the Bundled ISTPs but each Project shall be implemented by a separate project company, which will be incorporated by the successful bidder following award of the Bundled ISTPs.
SWPC is being advised by:
- KPMG Professional Services as as Financial and Lead Advisor
- White & Case LLP as Legal Advisor
- Future Water and Power Consulting as Technical Advisor.
Related: Saudi Arabia invites EOI for Riyadh East and Khamis Mushait Independent Sewage Treatment Plant
