Committee delay stalls Kuwait railway project

Committee delay stalls Kuwait railway project

KUWAIT CITY, April 22: For years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have prioritized projects aimed at enhancing the transportation infrastructure in the region, including railway systems, to bolster connectivity and trade among member states, reports Al-Jarida daily. One such project is the study, detailed design, and document preparation for the railway tender’s first phase. …KUWAIT CITY, April 22: For years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations have prioritized projects aimed at enhancing the transportation infrastructure in the region, including railway systems, to bolster connectivity and trade among member states, reports Al-Jarida daily. One such project is the study, detailed design, and document preparation for the railway tender’s first phase. However, Ministry of Public Works sources revealed that this project has been stalled for nearly seven months due to the absence of the Central Tenders Committee.

The delay in forming the Central Tenders Committee, following the expiration of the term of its members, has led to significant setbacks in vital state projects, including the aforementioned railway initiative. Despite the acceptance of nine companies and the exclusion of one from the bidding process, the closure of the detailed study and design project’s bidding phase, initially set for September 3, remains pending.