palestine - 18 September 2025
The Water Security and Resilience Program (Project ID: P176025) has reached a significant milestone with the award of a major construction contract aimed at strengthening regional water infrastructure in West Bank and Gaza. Published on September 18, 2025, this contract award marks a key step toward improving water security and sustainable resource management in the region.
Project Summary
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Project Title: Water Security and Resilience Program
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Notice No: OP00378922
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Borrower Reference: PWA/WSRP-SOP 1/W02/RFB
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Country: West Bank & Gaza
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Procurement Method: Request for Bids (RFB)
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Scope of Work:
Construction of Water Transmission Pipelines between Main Booster Pump Station and the Regional Water Tank -
Date of Award Notification: 2025/09/11
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Contract Duration: 550 Days
This project is funded through TF-C0656, supporting critical water infrastructure to enhance resilience and ensure more reliable water distribution across key communities.
Awarded Bidders
The contract has been officially awarded to a joint consortium, combining international expertise with local implementation capacity:
1. ARGE Construction and Trading (Turkey)
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Address: Piyalepasa Bulvari 73, Ortadogu Plaza 4/8, Okmeydani, Istanbul, Turkey
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Evaluated Bid Price: USD 8,309,876.13
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Signed Contract Price: USD 8,412,814.35
2. Ahmad Al Salamen Company (West Bank)
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Location: Hebron, West Bank & Gaza
The partnership between a major Turkish contractor and a local West Bank firm ensures both high technical performance and regional employment benefits.
Competing biddes and evaluated prtice
Evaluated Bidders
| Company Name | Country | Evaluated Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers Contracting Company | West Bank & Gaza | 8,772,612.10 |
| Al Eswed Company for Building & General Contracting | West Bank & Gaza | - |
| Arabia Mechanical Contracting Company | West Bank & Gaza | - |
| Arab Business Contracting Company | Jordan | 8,733,617.00 |
| Target LLC | Oman | 8,800,048.90 |
| Mid Contracting Company | Jordan | 8,343,881.70 |
| United Enterprises Company | Jordan | - |
| GAMA Construction Company | Jordan | 9,717,534.00 |
Rejected Bid
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Blumont Global Development (USA)
Reason: Non-Responsive Submission
Project Significance
This contract strengthens regional water infrastructure by:
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Improving long-distance water transmission capacity
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Enhancing resilience to water shortages
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Supporting long-term sustainability of water distribution networks
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Reducing system losses and improving service reliability
The project demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) and development partners to build a more secure and equitable water system for communities across West Bank and Gaza.
Conclusion
The award to ARGE Construction and Trading, in partnership with Ahmad Al Salamen Company, marks a major advancement in the Water Security and Resilience Program. With a contract value exceeding USD 8.4 million, the implementation over the next 550 days will play a crucial role in improving water supply infrastructure and reinforcing the region’s long-term water security.
Tags
#WaterSecurity #ContractAward #WestBankGaza #InfrastructureDevelopment #WaterResilience #PWA #PipelineConstruction #InternationalProcurement #UrbanDevelopmentProjects #WaterInfrastructure #GlobalTenders #PublicProcurement #ResilientWaterSystems
