Dubai invites Bids for Phase 2 Links Package of Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) Project

Dubai Municipality, through its Sewerage and Recycled Water Projects Department (SRPD), has announced the launch of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Request for Proposal (RfP) for the Phase 2 Links Package of the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) Project.

Issued under Tender No. 214893, the RfP relates to DSST–PPP Phase 2: Links Package (rfq_234673). The tender aims to appoint a qualified PPP Developer to deliver this critical phase of the DSST Project. The closing date for submission of proposals is 30 April 2026.

The RfP is open exclusively to pre-qualified PPP participants in accordance with the PPP Request for Qualifications dated 24 July 2024 and the PPP RfQ Refresher dated 19 September 2025.

The scope of the project covers the development, financing, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, ownership, operation, maintenance, and eventual handback of the DSST Phase 2 Links Package. The project will be implemented under Dubai’s PPP framework, in line with PPP Law No. 22 of 2015.

Dubai Municipality looks forward to receiving competitive proposals and collaborating with partners to further strengthen Dubai’s strategic sewerage infrastructure and sustainability objectives, statement mentioned.