Bapco Refining has issued an international public tender for the supply of membrane equipment for wastewater treatment plant applications, seeking hollow fiber membrane modules and all related components required for operation. The tender, numbered 417/2026/BTB with PA reference BR2630001325, covers equipment intended for water treatment systems and requires compliance with specified technical and mandatory criteria. The procurement is listed as an external tender, with alternate bids permitted. The contract period is set at one year, and participating suppliers must meet detailed qualification conditions focused on proven refinery wastewater treatment experience and original equipment manufacturing capability.
Tender scope and requirements
The tender covers the supply of hollow fiber membrane modules for water treatment use, including the components and accessories needed for installation and operation. The membranes must meet the stated technical specifications and mandatory performance criteria.
Bidders are required to demonstrate that the proposed membranes are suitable for reliable and efficient use in wastewater treatment systems, particularly in refinery-related applications.
Eligibility criteria
Suppliers must have at least five years of relevant experience within the past 15 years in supplying MBR membranes for refinery wastewater treatment plants. The referenced plant experience must include facilities with a minimum treatment capacity of 2,000 US gallons per minute.
The tender also requires bidders to be the original equipment manufacturer. Companies acting only as resellers or sourcing membranes from other vendors for resale will not meet the stated criteria.
Submission details
The tender was published on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Tender documents were available for purchase until Wednesday, 30 September 2026, with the closing date set for Sunday, 11 October 2026. Bid opening was scheduled for Monday, 12 October 2026.
The tender fee is BD 100, while the initial bond is BD 2,500. The bid validity and initial bond validity period is 120 days.
Participation process
Interested suppliers must purchase and submit tender documents through Bahrain’s electronic tendering portal. Bidders are expected to include the required initial bond and supporting documentation, such as purchase agreements, purchase orders or client reference letters showing relevant project experience.
Submissions should also include applicable registration and compliance documents in line with the tender conditions.
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