Bahrain shortlists three firms for Phase I of the metro project. Credit: XoMEoX.

Bahrain has shortlisted three firms for a contract encompassing transaction advisory services for the metro rail project.

According to a Bahrain Tender Board notice, the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication has selected Al Zayani Engineering, KPMG and PriceWaterCoopers (PwC) for Phase I of Bahrain Metro.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

In February, the transport department launched the bidding process seeking applications from companies to provide technical, financial and legal consultancy services.

The scope of the works also included assisting in the documentation process for the tender such as the design, construction and operation of Phase I of the metro project.

Overall, the government received eight requests for proposals (RFPs), of which these three bids were shortlisted.

According to local media sources, the Bahrain Metro is estimated to cost up to $2bn.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The project is conceived as part of Public Transport Masterplan 2030 and will provide a sustainable mode of transportation to commuters mitigating current traffic congestion.

Once complete, the Bahrain Metro project will include a 184km-long network comprising six lines. The metro system will be implemented in four phases.

In the first phase, two lines encompassing a 30km-long network covering 20 stations will be built.

The first line will connect the airport to Seef Mall, traversing through Airport Avenue and King Faisal Highway, the Avenues Mall, Bab Al Bahrain and Bahrain City Center Mall.

The second line will run between Juffair and the Educational area in Isa Town through Al Fateh Highway, Diplomatic area, Bab Al Bahrain and Al farooq Junction.