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AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and Irrigation said on Thursday that four of the five international consortia shortlisted for the final stage of the National Water Carrier Project either failed to submit final bids or withdrew from the tender process.
In a statement, the ministry said that the Meridiam–Suez consortium was the only bidder to submit a complete proposal for the implementation of the project after successfully meeting all prequalification requirements and completing the mandatory technical and financial evaluations.
The ministry noted that the consortium brings together several leading global companies specialising in investment, infrastructure and water services, and has earned the trust of major international financing institutions.
It also possesses the capacity to secure concessional financing for Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects, the statement said.
According to the ministry, Meridiam manages more than $23 billion in assets worldwide, while Suez is among the world's largest water and sanitation companies.
The consortium also includes VINCI, a global leader in major engineering projects, and Orascom, a prominent construction and infrastructure company.
Other members include Arab Contractors, one of the region’s leading construction firms, and Greece-based Archirodon, a major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, reflecting the consortium’s extensive technical expertise and financial strength.
The ministry stressed that the National Water Carrier Project is being implemented under a rigorous framework of transparency and governance throughout all stages of preparation, evaluation and tendering.
It added that this approach has strengthened the confidence of international financiers and investors, securing broad support for the project alongside government backing and the project's strong technical and economic viability.
