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Kuwait Market Watch · October 2026

Awards, tenders
and the project pipeline.

Current Kuwait procurement intelligence for principals and contractors in energy, utilities, public works and industrial services.

Latest Market Watch · 5 October 2026

This week’s priority
commercial developments.

Offshore drilling, large-diameter water infrastructure, recurring tank maintenance and survey-led public works create the clearest immediate opportunities.

KJO · Offshore drilling

Arabian Drilling secures four-rig offshore programme.

The four-year, approximately SAR 2 billion contract covers four high-specification offshore jack-up rigs for Khafji Joint Operations, creating mobilisation opportunities in gas detection, rig inspection, hazardous-area equipment, instrumentation and marine support.

#Kuwait #KJO #ArabianDrilling #OffshoreDrilling #JackUpRigs #GasDetection #RigInspection

Official company announcement
MEWRE · Water transmission

Major south-Kuwait water-transmission tender opens.

WKM/35/2024/2025 covers two 1,600 mm freshwater pipelines to West Funaitees and a 1,200 mm brackish-water pipeline to Al-Zour, with opportunities in valves, instrumentation, leak detection, corrosion monitoring and utility locating.

#Kuwait #MEWRE #WaterInfrastructure #Pipelines #LeakDetection #CorrosionMonitoring #Tender

Current MEWRE tenders
KOC · Tank maintenance

Mark Group receives five-year KOC tank-maintenance contract.

The recurring programme creates potential demand for tank instrumentation, valves, line isolation, corrosion inspection, NDT, coatings, emissions monitoring and shutdown support. The public value and tank schedule remain undisclosed.

#Kuwait #KOC #MarkGroup #TankMaintenance #AssetIntegrity #NDT #Corrosion

Award report
KOC · Survey and subsurface investigation

KOC signals a new survey and subsurface-investigation requirement.

Upcoming RFP 2169703 covers topographic surveying, slit trenching and soil investigation, directly aligning with GPR, electromagnetic utility locating, GNSS positioning and mapped survey deliverables.

#Kuwait #KOC #TopographicSurvey #GPR #UtilityLocating #GNSS #SoilInvestigation

KOC future RFPs
MPW · Road maintenance

Road maintenance accelerates across Kuwait.

Active road packages strengthen the case for survey-before-cutting workflows combining pavement GPR, underground-utility detection, georeferenced inspection records and clear QA documentation.

#Kuwait #MPW #RoadMaintenance #PavementGPR #UtilitySurvey #Infrastructure #QualityControl

MPW road projects
MEWRE · Shuaiba stations

Shuaiba fire-protection maintenance tender opens.

WKM/48/2025/2026 covers fire alarm and firefighting maintenance at the power-generation and water-distillation stations, with potential requirements for detection, pressure equipment, valves, pumps, controls and testing.

#Kuwait #MEWRE #Shuaiba #FireProtection #FireAlarm #PowerGeneration #MaintenanceTender

Current MEWRE tenders

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01Major AwardsConfirmed KWD ranking 02New TendersProcurement opportunities 03Planned / PipelineEarly project signals 04Partner WantedTechnical capability gaps

Confirmed KWD awards are ranked by published contract value. “Value Not Published” means no project value was stated; document fees and bid bonds appear only under procurement requirements. Check current tender addenda and dates before bidding.

Market Watch · September 2026

1) Major Awards

Approved award decisions, ranked by confirmed KWD value. Award-stage supplier access depends on the winning contractor and its purchasing process.

4 items

Award 01

KOC Rawdatain water separation and injection

StatusAward approved by CAPT; MEGHA Engineering & Infrastructures Limited

ValueKWD 117,000,000
Scope
RFP-2075490: separation at Gathering Centre GC-25 and water injection facility at GC-30.
Procurement Requirements
The original competition is closed. Supplier engagement is through the awarded contractor; obtain its approved vendor, technical and HSE requirements.
Services Needed
Separation and injection packages, pumps, valves, controls, instrumentation, inspection, commissioning and field support.
Partner Needed
Qualified water-treatment and oilfield process OEMs plus specialist installation and commissioning teams.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Award 02

KOC condensate stabilization at BS-171

StatusAward approved by CAPT; Alghanim International

ValueKWD 13,947,000
Scope
RFP-2127795: installation of a condensate stabilization unit at gas booster station BS-171.
Procurement Requirements
The tender is awarded. Pursue the main contractor’s package procurement and KOC technical/HSE approval; the notice does not list subcontract specifications.
Services Needed
Process equipment, piping, valves, pressure instruments, electrical and control integration, testing and startup.
Partner Needed
Condensate-stabilization OEM or packaged-skid specialist with oil and gas references.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Award 03

KOC West Kuwait production-facility revamp

StatusAward approved by CAPT; Combined Group Contracting

ValueKWD 9,700,000
Scope
RFP-2143229: repair and revamping services for production facilities in West Kuwait.
Procurement Requirements
Original bid closed; commercial entry is through the awarded contractor, subject to KOC specifications, vendor approvals and site HSE rules.
Services Needed
Mechanical repair, corrosion inspection, piping, valves, instrumentation, shutdown support and commissioning.
Partner Needed
Specialist asset-integrity and mechanical-revamp partner with Kuwait-ready field capability.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Award 04

KOC Ahmadi residential buildings maintenance

StatusKOC purchasing committee approved award recommendation to Turki Al Dabbous & Sons

ValueKWD 3,487,788.800 maximum
Scope
RFP-2161640: maintenance services for KOC residential houses in Ahmadi Township.
Procurement Requirements
Committee approval is recorded; verify contract execution and the prime contractor’s vendor requirements before describing any work as mobilized.
Services Needed
Building systems, electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs, materials and recurring service support.
Partner Needed
Facilities maintenance suppliers and approved building-system OEMs.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Market Watch · September 2026

2) New Tenders & Procurement Opportunities

Open notices and revised submission dates in the current review. Times and eligibility must be confirmed against the current CAPT file.

6 items

Procurement

KIPIC Al-Zour LNG boil-off gas re-liquefaction

StatusLimited tender announced 27 September; closing 22 December 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
CZ/LNGI/MP/012: EPC, pre-commissioning, commissioning assistance, startup and performance testing for a boil-off gas re-liquefaction package and associated facilities.
Procurement Requirements
Restricted to the named invited EPCs; KWD 5,000 documents; KWD 450,000 bid bond valid 90 days; pre-tender meeting 18 October, 10 AM at Al-Zour. The English notice states 22 December closing; verify the Arabic table’s inconsistent date with CAPT.
Services Needed
BOG process technology, cryogenic packages, compressors, valves, controls, electrical, testing and commissioning.
Partner Needed
Re-liquefaction technology licensor/OEM and eligible EPC bidder; Deema’s route is via an invited prime.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Procurement

KOC Bahra-A 132 kV substation and overhead lines

StatusBid closing postponed to 18 October 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
RFP-2131708: new 132 kV / 72 MW Bahra-A substation and associated 132 kV overhead lines.
Procurement Requirements
Revised deadline is a CAPT postponement, not a new tender. Obtain original tender documents, eligibility, bond, addenda and any further extension from CAPT.
Services Needed
Power transformers, GIS/switchgear, protection, controls, cabling, line materials, testing and commissioning.
Partner Needed
132 kV EPC contractor with compliant OEMs and KOC experience.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Procurement

KOC Ahmadi-F and Burgan-F/G 132 kV substations

StatusBid closing postponed to 18 October 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
RFP-2118113: three new 132 kV substations and associated power lines in South and East Kuwait.
Procurement Requirements
CAPT postponement; review the complete technical schedule, bidder classification, bond and addenda before offering.
Services Needed
Substation electrical packages, overhead lines, protection and SCADA, civil interfaces, testing and commissioning.
Partner Needed
Experienced high-voltage EPC and certified 132 kV equipment manufacturers.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Procurement

MEW southern 11 kV and LV overhead lines

StatusBid closing postponed to 20 October 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
MEW tender 2025/2024/41: supply, installation and maintenance of 11 kV medium-voltage and low-voltage overhead lines and related civil works in the southern area.
Procurement Requirements
CAPT published a revised closing date; check original documents for classification, bill of quantities, bid security and latest addenda.
Services Needed
Line hardware, conductors, poles, insulators, distribution equipment, civil works and maintenance.
Partner Needed
Distribution-line OEM and classified Kuwait installation contractor.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Procurement

PAI Shuaiba West cooling-water stations maintenance

StatusTender announced 27 September; closing 22 December 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Tender 2025/12: mechanical, electrical, HVAC, civil and marine maintenance for cooling-water stations in Shuaiba West.
Procurement Requirements
KWD 1,000 documents; KWD 45,000 bid bond valid 90 days; indivisible; pre-tender meeting 27 October, 10 AM at the north station. CAPT CD and paper-bond rules apply.
Services Needed
Pumps, motors, valves, HVAC, electrical maintenance, marine and civil repairs, condition monitoring.
Partner Needed
Multi-discipline maintenance contractor with cooling-water equipment OEM support.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Procurement

KOC helicopter services

StatusTender announced 27 September; closing 22 December 2026

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
RFP-2162140: hire of helicopter services for Kuwait Oil Company.
Procurement Requirements
KWD 3,500 documents; KWD 170,000 bid bond valid 90 days; indivisible; pre-tender meeting 25 October, 10 AM at KOC offices. Valid manpower certificates are required with the bid.
Services Needed
Aircraft operations, flight support, safety management and maintenance.
Partner Needed
Licensed helicopter operator with oilfield experience.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Market Watch · September 2026

3) Planned / Pipeline Projects

Planning amendments and unresolved procurement decisions. The figures below are not awards unless expressly identified as such.

3 items

Pipeline

MEW 275 kV transmission cable programme

StatusAnnual procurement-plan correction; tender release not established

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Two corrected 2026/27 plan items: a 275 kV underground feed to Jabriya-X with an overhead-to-underground conversion in Rai; and 275 kV underground feeders strengthening Salmiya-W to Jabriya-W.
Procurement Requirements
Planning notice only. Wait for the tender, technical route drawings, cable specification, approvals and bidder classification.
Services Needed
HV cables and accessories, route survey, trenching, jointing, testing and commissioning.
Partner Needed
275 kV cable OEM and high-voltage installation/testing contractor.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Pipeline

KOC company buildings maintenance packages

StatusAward recommendation returned for further procurement action

ValueKWD 15,992,985.660 proposed total — not an award
Scope
RFP-2146202: four building-maintenance lots A-1 through D-1 were recommended, then CAPT directed KOC to proceed under Article 40 with the lowest bidders and return a revised recommendation.
Procurement Requirements
No final award from this cited decision. Track the next CAPT/KOC decision; no public new-bid deadline is established here.
Services Needed
Facilities maintenance, MEP systems, repairs, materials and service operations.
Partner Needed
Building maintenance contractor and specialist MEP suppliers.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Pipeline

MPW road-testing accreditation

StatusMPW began accrediting conformity-assessment bodies

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Accreditation of independent testing and quality-control bodies for MPW road construction and maintenance contracts.
Procurement Requirements
Relevant conditions include ISO/IEC 17025:2017 scope and calibration, qualified staff and equipment, LAB system uploads, site/asphalt-plant sampling, annual accreditation, no related plant ownership, and no partnership with the executing contractor. Max three contracts per accredited body.
Services Needed
Pavement and asphalt sampling, lab tests, compliance reporting and field quality control.
Partner Needed
Independent accredited laboratory or conformity-assessment body; independence from the executing contractor is essential.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Market Watch · September 2026

4) Partner Wanted

Specific capabilities Deema can introduce. These are Deema’s partnership priorities inferred from the notices, not appointments or exclusive mandates.

3 items

Partner search

LNG process package and commissioning partner

StatusPartner search for active KIPIC limited tender

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Technology and package support for the Al-Zour LNG boil-off gas re-liquefaction tender.
Procurement Requirements
An invited EPC must lead the tender; principal should provide references, performance guarantees, vendor documents and a support plan to that bidder.
Services Needed
Re-liquefaction package, cryogenic equipment, controls, field service and commissioning.
Partner Needed
Established LNG/BOG OEM or licensor with relevant references and a route to an invited EPC.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Partner search

Independent road quality and inspection partner

StatusPartner search for MPW accreditation and road programmes

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Independent pavement-materials testing and conformity assessment under MPW’s road-maintenance framework.
Procurement Requirements
Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 scope, equipment calibrations, LAB uploads and independence from the executing contractor; MPW approval controls participation.
Services Needed
Asphalt and road-materials testing, sampling, reporting and QA/QC.
Partner Needed
Accredited independent laboratory with local execution capacity.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Partner search

132 kV and 275 kV power-system suppliers

StatusPartner search for KOC tenders and MEW pipeline

ValueValue Not Published
Scope
Near-term 132 kV KOC substation packages and planned 275 kV MEW cable works.
Procurement Requirements
KOC tenders have revised closing dates; MEW items are planning amendments. Match approved makes and tested references to each eventual prime and specification.
Services Needed
Switchgear, transformers, protection, cables, joints, test equipment and commissioning.
Partner Needed
High-voltage OEMs and qualified EPC or specialist installation contractors.
Project enquiries
Product for the Project Partners Wanted

Earlier Market Watch archive

Previously published briefs
and regulation.

Earlier coverage is retained below with its original dates and source references.

Water infrastructure

Doha SWRO II contract moves from award to execution.

VA TECH WABAG has signed the contract for the Doha Seawater Reverse Osmosis Plant with Recarbonation System – Stage II, formally commencing a major new water-security project for Kuwait.

Buyer / end user
Ministry of Electricity, Water & Renewable Energy
Delivery team
WABAG-led unincorporated JV with HEISCO
Programme
36-month EPC phase followed by five years of O&M
Value
Reported at approximately USD 371.5 million; WABAG classifies the award as “Mega” but does not disclose the exact value

Scope

Design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a 60 MIGD—approximately 272 MLD—SWRO plant, including recarbonation and on-site solar photovoltaic systems.

Opportunity analysis

Relevant to desalination-equipment manufacturers; pumps, valves and instrumentation suppliers; water-quality monitoring companies; electrical and solar-system providers; corrosion protection, inspection, commissioning and maintenance specialists; and qualified local subcontractors.

Upstream technology

KOC selects Baker Hughes for Ahmadi Innovation Valley.

Baker Hughes has received a multi-year KOC contract to accelerate upstream technology development and establish a dedicated research and technology centre in Kuwait.

Buyer / end user
Kuwait Oil Company
Technology partner
Baker Hughes
Announcement
11 August 2026
Value
Not disclosed

Scope

Development and deployment of scalable technologies for production optimization, flow assurance, increased recovery, reduced water production, lower operating cost and reduced power consumption, supported by digital and AI automation.

Opportunity analysis

Relevant to digital-oilfield and AI providers, sensors and monitoring-system manufacturers, production-optimization specialists, flow-assurance companies, water-management solutions, laboratories, testing providers and specialist engineering partners.

Oilfield services

NESR secures USD 300 million in Kuwait contracts.

National Energy Services Reunited announced multiple five-year Kuwait awards spanning production services, drilling and evaluation, well testing, intervention and technology deployment.

Buyers / end users
Kuwait upstream operators, including KOC and Joint Operations
Contractor
National Energy Services Reunited
Announcement
5 August 2026
Combined value
USD 300 million over five years

Scope

The announced awards cover Production Services and Drilling & Evaluation activities, including surface well testing, intervention work and a technology framework supporting the deployment of new oilfield solutions.

Opportunity analysis

Relevant to drilling and well-service suppliers, surface-testing equipment, intervention technologies, downhole tools, instrumentation, chemicals, inspection services, data acquisition, automation and localization partners.

Regulatory update

Kuwait issues new Commercial Concealment Law.

Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026 prohibits arrangements that enable economic activity without the required licence, outside the licence’s permitted scope or by circumventing foreign-ownership requirements.

Effective date
Six months after official publication
Affected parties
Agents, principals, distributors, investors, licence holders, beneficial owners and actual managers
Status
Issued; implementation decisions may follow

Commercial impact

Potential sanctions include imprisonment, fines from KWD 10,000 to KWD 100,000 or the value of illicit profits where higher, confiscation, closure, licence cancellation and expatriate deportation. Responsibility may extend to the person exercising actual management.

Recommended action

Agency, distribution, ownership, management-control, licensing, invoicing and profit-allocation arrangements should be reviewed by qualified Kuwait legal and tax advisers during the transition period.

This is general market information, not legal or tax advice.

Market-entry process

How to register a commercial agency in Kuwait.

A Kuwait licensee appointed as an agent or distributor registers the commercial agency through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry's published service standard is 7–10 days with a KWD 30 fee, subject to a complete and accepted application.

Responsible authority
Ministry of Commerce and Industry — Commercial Agencies Department
Application route
MOCI electronic Commercial Registry services portal
Published service time
7–10 days
Published fee
KWD 30

Registration process

  1. 01
    Prepare the appointment agreement

    State the agreement's start and end dates, identify whether the appointment is as agent or distributor, and clearly identify the producer and brand.

  2. 02
    Complete legalisation

    Obtain the required approvals in the country of origin, Kuwait Embassy legalisation—or the permitted alternative identified by MOCI—and Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication.

  3. 03
    Arrange the Arabic translation

    If the agreement is in another language, obtain an Arabic translation certified by Kuwait's Ministry of Justice.

  4. 04
    Assemble the local company file

    Include the agency agreement, commercial registration, Public Authority for Manpower signature authorisation and Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry membership certificate.

  5. 05
    Submit to MOCI

    File the application through the electronic Commercial Registry services portal and respond to any document or clarification request.

  6. 06
    Receive and verify the certificate

    Once approved, confirm that the registered principal, brand, appointment type, territory, scope and agreement term match the executed agreement.

Before signing

The principal and proposed Kuwait agent should define product scope, exclusivity, tender responsibilities, sales targets, after-sales obligations, intellectual property, termination and post-termination rights before legalisation and filing.

Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority and qualified Kuwait counsel. This is general market information, not legal advice.

Monitored—not completed

KOC pipeline partnership remains conditional.

The reported USD 16 billion pipeline infrastructure partnership involving KOC, Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Deema Trading does not present it as a completed transaction or final project award.

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