Kuwait 2021 Tender Awards Announced with Utility, Renewable Energy Topping List

The Central Agency for Public Tenders of Kuwait (CAPT) has awarded 235 tenders worth a total of US$5.9 billion last year covering several strategic sectors including energy, utility projects, health and education. Of this, the lion's share (of around 50 tenders) valued at US$353.7 million was for electricity, water and renewable energy projects, reported Kuna, citing a senior CAPT official.

This was followed by the contract awarded through Ministry of Health worth US$364.6 million and then the Ministry of Education contracts valued at US$103.2 million, stated Secretary-General Usama Al Duaij. Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources ranked fourth, in this respect, with US$67.6 million deals followed by Kuwait University with 11 tenders worth US$18.1 million.

Sixth was Kuwait Ports Authority with ten tenders valued at US$52.8 million; seventh was the Ministry of Public Works with nine contracts with US$66 million, eighth was Kuwait Fire Force with nine tenders worth US$37.9 million. This was followed by the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training with nine tenders totaling US$28 million, stated Al-Duaij. Kuwait Oil Company was the tenth with respect to the awarded tenders with just eight worth US$3.9 million, he added.