Manama, Bahrain - 17 july 2025
A consortium consisting of Jan De Nul NV, Dredging International N.V., Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited, and Abu Dhabi Marine Dredging Co W.L.L. has been granted a BHD 120,251,572.96 contract by the Kingdom of Bahrain's Ministry of Works for the New Customs Area Reclamation and Dredging Works.The massive marine infrastructure contract supports government efforts to improve trade logistics and customs capacity and is one of Bahrain's most important reclamation projects in recent years.
Overview of the Contract
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Title of Project: Dredging and Reclamation of the New Customs Area
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Contracting Authority: Bahrain's Ministry of Works
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Value of Contract: 120,251,572.96 BHD
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Date of Contract: July 17, 2025
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Reference No. for Notice: SPD-24/0021
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Type of Tender: Request for Proposals, or RFP
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Sector/Category: Marine Works/Construction
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Bahrain is the project's location.
Project Extent
The awarded works include the construction of a new customs area next to the King Fahd Causeway, west of the current Jasrah coast. The project consists of:
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Approximately 775,880 square metres of land will be dredged and reclaimed.
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The reclaimed area is secured through shore protection efforts.
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Managing 3.2 million cubic metres of fill material, according to estimates
The project will improve trade between the Kingdom and its neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations by building essential infrastructure for Bahrain's customs operations.
Consortium Award
The project will be carried out by a well-known global partnership:
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(Belgium) Jan De Nul Limited
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Belgium's Dredging International N.V.
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Netherlands-based Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited
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The UAE's Abu Dhabi Marine Dredging Co. W.L.L.
The consortium ensures effective project delivery and adherence to international environmental and engineering standards by combining vast regional and international experience in dredging, marine construction, and coastal protection.
Strategic Significance
This project is a component of Bahrain's maritime development and infrastructure expansion plan, which aims to improve port connectivity, trade competitiveness, and logistics efficiency.
It is anticipated that the new customs area will:
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Expand the capacity for customs handling
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bolster the infrastructure for import/export
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As part of Bahrain Vision 2030, encourage economic diversification.
In conclusion
Bahrain's continued investment in vital coastal and maritime infrastructure is demonstrated by the awarding of this BHD 120 million marine works contract. By working with top-tier dredging and reclamation companies, the Ministry of Works keeps strengthening the Kingdom's position as a regional centre for trade and logistics in the Gulf.
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