Oman Launches Major BOOT Tender for STP Expansion: Key Opportunities for Investors and Business Growth
MUSCAT: Nama Water Services (NWS), part of the Nama Group, has launched a major public-private partnership (PPP) tender, inviting local, regional, and international consortia to submit applications for the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for two significant sewage treatment plant (STP) projects.
This initiative supports Oman’s Vision 2040 by promoting increased private sector involvement in vital infrastructure development. The tender represents a key advancement in strengthening the country’s water infrastructure capacity and operational efficiency.
The projects involve the expansion and long-term operation of the Al Ansab STP (Phase III) and the Al Amerat STP (Phase II). The work includes capacity expansion as well as ongoing operation and maintenance of both new and existing facilities.
The Al Ansab STP will be expanded by approximately 82,000 cubic meters per day, raising its total capacity from 125,000 to around 207,000 cubic meters per day. Meanwhile, the Al Amerat STP’s capacity will increase by about 36,000 cubic meters per day, from 18,000 to 54,000 cubic meters daily. Together, these expansions demonstrate a significant commitment to addressing the Sultanate’s growing water needs.
NWS confirmed that the projects will be procured under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. This approach assigns the selected private partner full responsibility for the design, financing, procurement, operation, and maintenance of the new infrastructure, as well as the long-term management of existing assets.
The BOOT model is widely recognized for major infrastructure projects, as it efficiently shifts design, construction, and operational risks to the private sector, ensuring high standards of delivery over an extended contract period.
Developers, operators, and consortia interested in these opportunities must register to obtain the official RFQ documents. This tender highlights a strong pipeline of investment prospects within Oman’s utility sector for years to come.
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The launch of the PPP tender for major sewage treatment plant expansions marks a strategic shift towards increased private sector involvement in Oman’s vital water infrastructure under Vision 2040. This creates significant opportunities for investors and operators to engage in long-term, high-value projects via the BOOT model, which transfers risks but promises stable returns through comprehensive lifecycle management. Businesses should prepare to leverage growing utility sector demands, while entrepreneurs must focus on operational excellence and innovation to meet stringent performance standards.
