Water provision is a priority: Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity

Kuwait's Grievances Committee is actively reviewing two tender disputes concerning the supply and installation of electrical substations. The committee has formally requested copies of all relevant documents and information from the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) for both cases.

The first grievance involves a tender for three main substations (132/11 kV), including feeders and accessories, designated for a cloud data center project at various locations across the country. The second grievance pertains to a tender for a main substation in Al-Matahin (132/11 kV – B), also including its feeder and accessories.

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The committee informed the agency that it is in the process of reviewing and deciding on both grievances. As a result, it requested the suspension of all procedures related to the challenged decision until a final ruling is issued.

CAPT confirmed during a recent meeting that it has provided the requested documents and has notified the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. As a result of the committee's review, all procedures related to the challenged decisions have been suspended until a final ruling is issued. This suspension is standard practice while the committee deliberates on the validity of the grievances.

In parallel, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy is awaiting approval from the State Audit Bureau (SAB) for Phase Two of the Doha Reverse Osmosis Water Production Plant project. This significant project carries a total cost of KD114.28 million, highlighting the ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance the nation's water infrastructure.

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CAPT stated during its meeting last Wednesday that it provided the committee with copies of all relevant documents and notified the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy to suspend the procedures.