CAPT extends deadline until June 24 to submit tender for Al-Subbiya power plant

The Central Agency for Public Tenders has announced an extension of the deadline for submitting bids for the supply and installation of gas turbine units at the Al-Subbiya Power Plant (Phase IV), which will add 900 megawatts to the national grid. Originally set to close on Tuesday, the new deadline for bid submissions is now June 24.

According to informed sources, once the bids are opened on the scheduled date, they will be referred to the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy—being the beneficiary—for technical and financial evaluation within 30 days. The results will then be returned to the Agency to award the contract in accordance with relevant laws and procurement regulations, reports Al-Rai daily.

Sources emphasized that the ministry views this tender as a critical step to bolster electricity production and enhance grid stability amid short-term supply challenges. They acknowledged that the project has faced several delays due to procedural and logistical hurdles but affirmed the ministry’s commitment not to postpone beyond June 24.

“The sooner the award process is completed, the faster the ministry can begin implementation, which is in the public interest,” a source said.

Moreover, the ministry is continuing a broad campaign across various regions to detect and eliminate unauthorized usage and violations that place excessive, unjustified loads on the electrical grid—especially with the peak summer season approaching.

The campaign is being conducted in cooperation with several key government bodies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Environment Public Authority, the Kuwait Municipality, the Public Authority for Industry, and the Kuwait Industries Union.

Sources revealed that inspections have uncovered cases where individuals modified electrical switches or altered power connections in buildings without official approval—actions that pose serious risks to the stability of the grid. In such cases, the ministry cuts power to the violating property and refers the matter to the judicial police for further action.

They also noted that the ministry monitors the annual growth in inspected properties, ensuring increases remain within a normal range of 3–4 percent, as any abnormal spike could indicate illegal activity or unapproved developments.