The preparations for the rehabilitation of stadiums for the much-anticipated 2030 World Cup in Morocco are gaining momentum, as the National Agency for Public Equipment recently launched two international open tenders aimed at completing the renovation works at the Grand Stadium of Fes. The estimated total cost for these renovations is approximately 1.52 billion dirhams, including taxes.
According to the details reviewed by the news outlet Hespress, the first tender (AOOI/02/GSF/2026/ANEP) pertains to the second portion of the project, which involves electrical works, including both high and low voltage systems, with an estimated cost of 1.291 billion dirhams (specifically 1,291,232,409.48 dirhams) and a temporary guarantee of 20 million dirhams.
The second tender (AOOI/03/GSF/2026/ANEP) focuses on the third portion related to fluid systems, estimated to cost 228.18 million dirhams (228,181,888.80 dirhams), with a temporary guarantee valued at 4 million dirhams. The supervising body for this project has scheduled a non-mandatory site visit for competitors on November 2, at 10 a.m. Technical documents must be submitted by November 9 at 4 p.m., while the envelopes for bids will be opened on November 10 at the temporary preparation site of the stadium on Safrou Road, at 10 a.m. for electrical works, and at 11 a.m. for fluid systems, with bids to be submitted electronically via the public procurement portal where all details have been published.
Transition to Technical Equipment Phase
The issuance of these tenders marks the transition of the stadium rehabilitation project into the phase concerning the essential technical equipment necessary for the operation of its facilities, following previous works aimed at modernizing parts of the structure. The project is overseen by the National Company for the Construction and Management of Sports Facilities (Sonarges), while the National Agency for Public Equipment acts as the delegated project owner, supported by a group of architects and the consulting firms GRID and TPF Pyramide.
The combined value of these two portions alone amounts to approximately 1.52 billion dirhams, whereas the overall budget allocated for the stadium's rehabilitation by 2026 is around 2.79 billion dirhams, positioning these tenders as significant components of the technical works in the project.
Scope of Works and Participation Conditions
The second portion encompasses 19 technical areas, including high voltage systems, specialized lighting, fire detection and automated extinguishing systems, information and telephone networks, wireless communication, access control systems, LED perimeter screens, sound equipment and safety acoustics, conference rooms, broadcasting networks, clocks, central technical management, television distribution, projection, and video surveillance. Meanwhile, the third portion includes plumbing, fire protection, air conditioning, ventilation, and smoke extraction systems, with the stipulation that this list is not exhaustive.
The special conditions of the tender (CPS) set the execution period at 18 months for the second portion and 15 months for the third portion, starting from the date of the work commencement order, which must be communicated no later than 30 days after the approval notification. A warranty period of 24 months is established following the provisional acceptance.
For participating companies, those based in Morocco must possess a qualification and classification certificate from the first category in sectors J (electricity) and K (low currents) for the second portion, and in sector M (plumbing, heating, and air conditioning) for the third portion. Non-resident companies are required to provide at least two references for similar projects (such as stadiums, major hospitals, or airports) completed within the last ten years, each valued at no less than one billion dirhams for the second portion and 200 million dirhams for the third. The tenders provide a 15% advantage to companies based in Morocco during the financial offer evaluation. However, this provision does not apply to consortia where the participation of a resident member exceeds 30%. Additionally, offers remain valid for 60 days from the date of envelope opening and may be submitted in Arabic or French, with the option for non-residents to express prices in euros.
As reported by hespress.com.
