Tenders Are Invited For Techno-Economic Feasibility Study Of Subsea Interconnector

Tenders are invited for Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of Subsea Interconnector between the UAE and India. Last date to Purchase Tender: 13/May/2026 12:00 AM Last Date For Submission & Technical Opening: 13/May/2026 12:00 AM Fees (Dhs.):5000 Etihad Water and Electricity (formerly Federal Electricity and Water Authority), United Arab Emirates, invites tenderers from qualified and experienced consultancy firms registered in the UAE to undertake a two-phase techno-economic feasibility study for a proposed subsea power interconnector between the UAE and India. Brief Scope of Work: The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to: · Phase A Feasibility Assessment: · Power system modelling and interconnection analysis · Evaluation of technical configurations and routing options · Preliminary marine considerations and constraints · Indicative CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates · Legal and regulatory framework assessment for the UAEIndia interface · Commercial structures and investment models · Risk identification and mitigation strategies · Recommendation to support Go/No-Go decision · Phase B Detailed Feasibility (Subject to Approval): · Detailed marine surveys and route engineering · Technical design and system specifications · Bankable financial modelling and economic analysis · Environmental and permitting considerations · Preparation of tender-ready documentation · Implementation roadmap and execution strategy Conditions to participate and collect the tender documents: · The company must be registered in the EtihadWE vendor list. · Tender documents may be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable tender fee of AED 5,000 against Rfx: 10003507 SRM Reference Number. · The deadline for purchasing the tender documents is 23/04/2026 at 12:00 PM UAE time. · A Bid Bond of AED 100,000 shall be submitted in the form of an irrevocable and unconditional Bank Guarantee issued by a bank operating in the UAE, valid for a period of not less than 180 days from the date of tender opening. · Upon award of the contract, a 10% Performance Bond shall be submitted in accordance with the Tender Conditions. Proposal submission details: · Tenders shall be submitted through the SAP SRM online system. · Tenderers must ensure that both their Technical and Commercial submissions are provided before the submission deadline as per the SRM system user manual. · Once sold in the name of a firm, tender documents are not transferable to any other party. · The last date of submission and opening of the tender is 13/05/2026 at 05:00 PM UAE local time. · You may view EtihadWE advertisements and office locations on the website www.etihadwe.ae. Tender Link : https://etihadwe.ae/en/TenderAndRegistration/Pages/Tender.aspx