Tender Board awards tenders worth over OMR100 million
Muscat: The Tender Board, chaired by Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy, on Wednesday awarded several tenders and supplementary works for developmental projects across multiple sectors during its second meeting this year (2025), with a total value of OMR100.915 million.
The approved tenders include:
1- A four-year government agreement for Oracle software licenses valued at OMR33,180,391.
2- A road paving project for Seih Jreen, Al-Aqeedah, Al-Saleel, and Al-Bateen roads in the Wilayat of Al Qabil, North A'Sharqiyah Governorate, worth OMR12,423,487.
3- An asphalt road construction project in the Wilayat of Dhank, A'Dhahirah Governorate, valued at OMR8,199,986.
4- Dual-carriageway project in the Wilayat of Diba, Musandam Governorate, worth OMR4,885,739.
5- Asphalt road maintenance in Al Buraimi Governorate, valued at OMR3,970,186.
6- Provision of technicians for operating and maintaining medical equipment at Nizwa Hospital and other health institutions in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, worth OMR3,304,444.
7- Beautification works for the Hayy Souq Al Mal area (CBD) in Muscat Governorate, valued at OMR3,288,137.
8- Improvement works for the Al Shuwaymiyah mountain pass in Dhofar Governorate, worth OMR3,204,899.
9- A five-year internet service contract for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion and its affiliated directorates, valued at OMR1,012,210.
10- Periodic maintenance for radiology equipment at The Royal Hospital, worth OMR787,750.
11- Periodic maintenance for ventilators across various health institutions, valued at OMR783,094.
12- Renewal of the lease for the Specialized Institute for Vocational Training for Teachers, worth OMR394,470.
13- Renewal of the contract for blood gas analyzers at The Royal Hospital, valued at OMR236,019.
14- Renewal of the lease for the Omani Hajj Mission building in Makkah, worth OMR235,704.
15- A contract for educational services for students with autism spectrum disorder, valued at OMR230,200.
16- A media partnership agreement with a global network for the Oman International Investment Forum 2025, worth OMR211,750.
17- Reservation of exhibition space at the Arabian Travel Market in the UAE, valued at OMR187,045.
18- Provision of periodic maintenance for X-ray and CT scan machines in various health institutions at a value of OMR154,339.
19- Licenses renewal and supporting network devices in the data center at the Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development at a value of OMR153,066.
20- Provision of periodic maintenance for polymerase chain reaction machines in various health institutions at a value of OMR148,292.
21- Renewal of the advanced contract to support the human resources management system at a value of OMR147,861.
22- Provision of periodic maintenance for the emulsification system in various health institutions at a value of OMR96,073.
23- Additional works for the restoration of the southern runway and taxiways at Muscat International Airport, worth OMR4,826,163.
24- Supplementary engineering consultancy services for the Oman Botanic Garden project, valued at OMR3,792,073.
25- Additional works for annual asphalt road maintenance in A'Dakhiliyah Governorate, worth OMR3,716,328.
26- Supplementary works for annual asphalt road maintenance in Dhofar Governorate, valued at OMR2,624,262.
27- Additional works for maintenance of mountain dust roads in Dhofar Governorate, worth OMR1,913,617.
28- Supplementary works for maintenance of desert dust roads in Dhofar Governorate, valued at OMR1,723,363.
29- Additional works for slope stabilization along the Argut/Sarfeet road in Dhofar Governorate, worth OMR1,071,522.
30- Supplementary works for hygiene and pest control services at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, valued at OMR672,216.
31- Design and construction of a link road for the parade ground in the Wilaya of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, worth OMR485,965.
32- Additional works for the management of Oman's high-speed government network, valued at OMR366,485.
33- Supplementary works for the design and paving of internal roads in the Wilayat of Shinas, worth OMR316,162.
34- Additional consultancy services for the Bidbid-Sur dual-carriageway project (Phase 1), valued at OMR301,377.
35- Supplementary works for the design and paving of internal roads in Wadi Al-Hareem in the Wilayat of Yanqul, ADhahirah Governorate, worth OMR277,680.
36- Completion works for boys' school in the Wilayat of Al Awabi, South Al Batinah Governorate, valued at OMR269,900.
37- Infrastructure works for carriages sites in Dhofar Governorate, worth OMR227,317.
38- Consultancy services for the Shinas-Mahdah dual-carriageway project in North Al Batinah and Al Buraimi Governorates, valued at OMR220,653.
39- Additional consultancy services for the Muscat International Airport runway renovation project, worth OMR207,400.
40- Development works for Al-Husn area in the Wilayat of Al Khabourah, valued at OMR164,178.
41- General lighting maintenance for fishing ports across various governorates, worth OMR125,720.
42- Supplementary works under the framework agreement for the Wusool project, valued at OMR100,000.
43- Construction of eight classrooms and two teachers' rooms at Suhail bin Amr Basic Education School in the Wilayat of Shinas, worth OMR79,000.
44- Development of traditional irrigation systems for Falaj Al Buraimi in Al Buraimi Governorate, valued at OMR39,998.
45- Development of traditional irrigation systems for Falaj Sa'ara in Al Buraimi Governorate, worth OMR39,393.
46- Consultancy works for establishing scientific research centers, valued at OMR38,071.
47- Development and hosting support for the e-health portal, worth OMR26,145.
48- Engineering consultancy services for the design and supervision of Al Namaa Hospital in North A'Sharqiyah Governorate, valued at OMR24,882.
49- Consultancy services for schools in South Al Batinah Governorate, worth OMR23,276.
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