The developer and operator for the railway network connecting the Oman and UAE invites specialized Contractors to apply for the prequalification for tendering of the civil works. To apply for prequalification, the potential Contractor(s) must demonstrate individually or in JV/Consortium that they have the necessary resources and required expertise to meet the requirements as follows: 
A. Be a local company or a JV/Consortium led by local company registered in UAE or Oman to deliver the package(s) in the relevant country. 
B. Have recent experience executing projects of a similar size, nature (earthworks, structures, track works, tunnels, freight facilities, stations and depots etc.) in particular: 
I. On time completion to the required quality 
II. Construction in a railway environment 
III. Design and build experience
IV. Mechanized track work experience 
The prequalification documents will be available for purchase and downloading through an e-payment services gateway from: March 13, 2023 until March 27, 2023 for a non-refundable amount of AED 50,000 or 5,240 OMR (excluding VAT).
All questions with regards to this prequalification shall be issued solely to civil-PQ@OE-Rail.com. Any communication on this prequalification issued to or addressed elsewhere won't be considered.
Further information (including payment details and obtaining prequalification documents) can be obtained on our website at: https://tenderdoc.etihadrail.ae/

Following the conclusion of the prequalification process, Client plans to float tenders for the civil and construction works on the railway network, which will be divided into three packages. The first package includes the design and construction of the railway itself, the second includes the construction of amenities and stations, while the third includes the construction of various project facilities in preparation for the main tender. OERC will lay out the project’s foundations and implementation action plan, including the timetable and financing mechanisms. Then, OERC will supervise the design, execution, and operation of the railway connecting Sohar and Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations adopted by the two countries.

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with mining giant Vale. The MoU aims to explore the use of rail network to transport iron ore and its derivatives between Oman and the UAE, connecting Vale’s industrial complex in Sohar Port and Freezone to its planned mega-industrial complex in the UAE. The agreement underscores the logistical importance of the rail project to major international players in various sectors, as they stand to benefit significantly from the competitive advantages and economic incentives of the project. Under the MoU, both parties will work together to develop integrated logistics solutions that connect Vale’s industrial complex in Sohar Port and Freezone and transport the company’s iron ore products and derivatives between the company’s Sohar hub and various factories and distribution centers. Commenting on the MoU, the agreement supports Vale’s plans to develop industrial complexes in the UAE and Oman to produce low-carbon products for the steelmaking industry. Vale’s partnership with Oman and Etihad Rail Company reinforces the regional logistics progress, which enables various economic and trade activities, and provides several benefits, including creating new job opportunities and providing high-quality transport solutions.