The bid submission deadline has been extended to 21 September for the contract to supply and install two 132/33/11-kV substations at Abdalli near the Iraqi border.

Twelve international companies are prequalified to price the estimated KD 6 million ($20 million) contract. The facilities will take about 12 months to install. The client is the Ministry of Electricity & Water (MEED 1:8:03).