DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) Tenders: Requirements & How to Bid
DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) is responsible for Dubai's electricity generation, water desalination, and distribution infrastructure. DEWA tenders span power generation plants, water treatment facilities, transmission and distribution networks, solar energy projects (including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park), smart grid systems, and district cooling. Project values range from AED 10 million to over AED 2 billion.
What DEWA Tenders
Prequalification
DEWA maintains an Approved Contractor List. Registration requires submitting your company profile, financial statements, technical capability documents, and relevant experience through the DEWA Supplier Registration Module (SRM) portal at srm.dewa.gov.ae. Approval typically takes 4-8 weeks.
Submission Process
Register on SRM Portal
Create account at srm.dewa.gov.ae. Complete company profile with all required documents. Wait for DEWA review and approval.
Get Approved Contractor Status
Submit technical evaluation documents. DEWA assesses your capability by discipline (power, water, civil, etc.). Approval valid for 2 years.
Receive Tender Invitations
DEWA issues tender invitations to approved contractors by discipline. Some tenders are also advertised publicly.
Attend Pre-Bid Meeting
Mandatory pre-bid meetings and site visits. Technical clarifications issued as addenda.
Submit Two-Envelope Bid
Technical and commercial proposals in separate sealed envelopes. Technical evaluation first, then commercial opening for qualified bidders.
Key Documents Required
Typical Project Values
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