Tenders/12601061 Heritage Abra Refurbishment

12601061 Heritage Abra Refurbishment

Roads & Transport Authority

Published: Sep 3, 2026

Updated: Sep 14, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Heritage Preservation. Located in United Arab Emirates, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Dubai eSupply, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, reference 12601061, concerns 'Heritage Abra Refurbishment' and is being managed in the United Arab Emirates through the dubai_esupply platform. The contracting authority is seeking qualified contractors to undertake the refurbishment of traditional 'Abra' boats, which are iconic water taxis in Dubai. This procurement likely involves specialized maritime construction and restoration skills. Typical requirements for such a tender include expertise in wooden boat building and repair, adherence to heritage conservation principles, provision of skilled labor, sourcing of appropriate materials (potentially traditional timber and fittings), and a detailed project plan for the refurbishment process. The scope of work may encompass structural repairs, interior restoration, engine maintenance or replacement, and aesthetic finishing to preserve the historical integrity of the vessels. Bidders are expected to demonstrate a strong portfolio of similar heritage restoration projects. The dubai_esupply portal will provide detailed specifications, technical requirements, and project timelines.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Dubai eSupply and was originally published on September 3, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Roads & Transport Authority

Roads & Transport Authority has issued 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Arab Emirates. Notices are distributed via Dubai eSupply. Most recent publication: September 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Roads & Transport Authority in United Arab Emirates. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Arab Emirates. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Dubai eSupply to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.