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National Programme to Develop Regional Water Utilities in Palestine (Phase I)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to UNIVERSAL GROUP FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING CO.

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: PWA/GCDP/CS17/QCBS

This is a works contract in the water and sanitation and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Desalination and Banking. Located in West Bank and Gaza, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for civil works in the water and sanitation sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Project: Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project

Contract Award

Project:P168739-Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:TF-B2334; TF-B2456
Bid/Contract Reference No:PWA/GCDP/CS17/QCBS
Procurement Method:QCBS-Quality And Cost-Based Selection
Scope of Contract:National Program to Develop Regional Water Utilities in Palestine (Phase 1)
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/01/21
Duration of Contract

5 Month(s)
Minimum Qualifying Score

80
Awarded Firm(s):
UNIVERSAL GROUP FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING CO. (643259)
Country: West Bank and Gaza

Beneficial Ownership Details
Form Date: 10-DEC-24
NameNationalityResidence CountryConditions Met
Imad Anwar KanaanGZWest Bank and GazaDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights, Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of the directors or an equivalent
Hafez Qadri ShaheenGZWest Bank and GazaDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights
Sameer Abdallah Abu-EishehGZWest Bank and GazaDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares, Directly or indirectly holding 25 % or more of the Voting Rights

SACHSEN WASSER GMBH (438851)
Stephanstrasse 4 D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
Country: Germany

Beneficial Ownership Details
Form Date: 20-AUG-25
NameNationalityResidence CountryConditions Met
Heinz Jurgen WummelDEGermanyDirectly or indirectly holding 25% or more of the shares

Scores
Technical:84.30
Consultant Specific Experience:3.57
Methodology:24.33
Key Personnel:51.9
Participation by Nationals:4.5
Financial:20
Combined:87.44
Rank:1
Final Evaluation Price
USD 392057.97
Signed Contract Price
EUR 410580.55
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
Euro (Euro)
410580.55
Evaluated Firm(s):
Niras København (758229)
Country: Denmark

WEE PROS GMBH (547893)
Country: Germany

Final Evaluation Price
USD 737250.00
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
Rejected Firm(s):
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER (446502)
Country: United Kingdom

Final Evaluation Price
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Price:
Currency:
Amount:
FINBLOOM CO. (577735)
Country: West Bank and Gaza

TETRA TECH COFFEY (803442)
Country: United Kingdom

Final Evaluation Price
Reason for Rejection
Failure to meet minimum technical score
Price:
Currency:
Amount:

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on January 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00422550. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project

Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to UNIVERSAL GROUP FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING CO.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Water Security Development - Gaza Central Desalination Program – Associated Works Phase I Project in West Bank and Gaza. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Water & Sanitation 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 West Bank and Gaza. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00422550 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Location
🌍West Bank and Gaza
Africa
Contract Type
Works
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00422550

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

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