Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain's government procurement regulator, the Tender Board, announced today at the Investment Forum, Gateway Gulf 2025, the awarding of government tenders worth USD 3 billion (BD 1.155 billion) during the first nine months of 2025. The total contracts awarded between January and September 2025 amounted to 1,538 tenders across five major sectors, highlighting Bahrain's commitment to economic growth and infrastructure development.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the largest contributor by value was the Services, Tenders (Auctions), and Investment sector, which accounted for approximately USD 1.1 billion (BD 424 million) worth of contracts. This was followed by the Construction and Engineering Consultancy sector, with contracts valued at approximately USD 835 million (BD 322 million), reflecting ongoing major infrastructure and real estate projects across the Kingdom.
The Oil sector generated significant contracts valued at approximately USD 460 million (BD 177.5 million). Furthermore, the Aviation sector awarded contracts valued at approximately USD 353 million (BD 136 million), underscoring the strategic importance of Bahrain International Airport and related logistics services. The Materials and Equipment sector rounded out the key contributors with contracts valued at approximately USD 249 million (BD 96 million).
Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi, Secretary General of the Tender Board, commented on the achievement: "The awarding of government contracts valued at USD 3 billion over the first nine months of 2025 reflects the Tender Board's mandate to maintain efficient, high-volume procurement in line with government financial plans. These 1,538 contracts spanning sectors from services to construction and energy underscore the government's dedication to transparency and providing competitive opportunities. Our priority remains to further strengthen the domestic business environment and attract sustainable international vendors through fair and efficient procurement processes."