DEWA / 2122600164
Substation protection relay replacement and commissioning
Project name in EnglishREPLACEMENT OF PROTECTION RELAYS AT 132/11KV AND 400/132KV SUBSTATIONS
Project overview
- Tender reference
- 2122600164
- Buyer
- DEWA
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Closing date
Initial scenario · before tax
Indicative contract value
Indicative award value≈ AED 9.2M
Scenario rangeAED 5.75–12.65M
Calculation assumptions
Assumes 100 protection relays, including equipment, panel adaptation, testing, design, logistics, management and a 15% contingency.
100 relays; detailed cost build-up below
Initial scenario estimate; we will update it when the bill of quantities is available.
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Verified notice information
The DEWA notice sets out the project scope and closing date.
Checked 20 Oct 2026
Buyer liaison & eligibility support
Official contact channels & local coordination
Eligibility focus: power system installation, protection testing, commissioning capability and applicable contractor classification.
We map the applicable credentials and document checklist to your company and help confirm formal bidding requirements.
We coordinate qualification reviews, project clarifications and local bid preparation.
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Participation route & next steps
- Check that the official notice remains valid and confirm the exact closing time.
- Use official bidding channels to obtain documents and clarifications and establish the applicable route for foreign firms, local entities or joint participation.
- Match company credentials, comparable experience, technical response and local delivery capability against the tender documents.
- Confirm pricing, guarantees and delivery arrangements, then agree the bid support scope.
Project updates are published in the buyer's notices.
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Project budget
Protection relay replacement: preliminary budget model
100-device scenario · Before taxAED 5.75–12.65MApproximately AED 5.75–12.65 million
This model uses 100 protection devices. The final quote will reflect quantities, technical configuration, site conditions and outage arrangements.
| Cost component | Low case | High case | Model basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection device supply | 3,000,000 | 7,000,000 | 100 devices × AED 30,000–70,000 each |
| Panel adaptation, secondary wiring & installation | 600,000 | 1,200,000 | 100 devices × AED 6,000–12,000 each |
| Protection testing, integration & commissioning | 600,000 | 1,200,000 | 100 devices × AED 6,000–12,000 each |
| Logistics & routine spares | 150,000 | 300,000 | 100 devices × AED 1,500–3,000 each |
| Engineering, settings & documentation | 350,000 | 700,000 | Assumed fixed project work package |
| Project management, safety & contractor profit allowance | 300,000 | 600,000 | Assumed fixed project work package |
| Base subtotal | 5,000,000 | 11,000,000 | Sum of the components above |
| Contingency (15%) | 750,000 | 1,650,000 | Base subtotal × 15% |
| Scenario total budget | 5,750,000 | 12,650,000 | Before-tax estimate |
The model includes devices, retrofit, testing, logistics and a 15% contingency. Taxes, guarantees, bank charges and expanded replacement scope are priced separately.
Sensitivity to procurement quantity
50-device assumptionAED 3.25–7.07M
100-device assumptionAED 5.75–12.65M
200-device assumptionAED 10.75–23.81M
Method: [device count × per-device cost + fixed work packages] × 1.15. We update the model when site count and technical scope are confirmed.
Device price references
Manufacturer prices: SEL-451 #01 at USD 7,790.45 and SEL-411L #02 at USD 18,889.74. At USD 1 = AED 3.6725, the model uses AED 30,000–70,000 per device; the tender pack determines brand and technical selection.
Estimate date: 20 October 2026. A project-specific budget and pricing strategy can be developed once quantities and technical configurations are confirmed.
DEWA official liaison channels
Contracts & project enquiries
contracts@dewa.gov.ae+971 4 515 1434Project documents and platform support
cd.support@dewa.gov.ae+971 4 515 1443Supplier registration
SRM@dewa.gov.ae+971 4 515 1404We advance project communication and clarification through official channels.
Work on this opportunityContact details checked: 29 September 2026.
DOCUMENTS
Notice and tender documents
PLAN YOUR ENGAGEMENT
Questions to resolve before we start
Share your capabilities, project stage and target timing so we can agree the next step.
Send your brief ↗How do we assess whether our company fits this tender?
DEWA 2122600164 covers substation protection-relay replacement, testing and commissioning. Use the project name and reference on this page to compare your qualifications, relevant past work, technical response and local delivery capability with the tender pack. We outline qualification gaps and the participation route; the buyer's latest formal documents determine the specific conditions.
What should we send for qualification review and project clarification?
Start with your registered company name, product or engineering capabilities, relevant qualifications and past work, the project reference and official document link. Include the documents you already have and your clarification questions so we can identify gaps and next preparation steps for the project scope. For this project, prepare evidence for relay compatibility, panel modifications and test plans.
How are cooperation fees agreed for this project?
We quote the base service fee by complexity, scope and deliverables, and define success fees and settlement conditions in the service contract. Quotation preparation, guarantees and delivery arrangements are costed for the project.
Which timing points should we confirm before submission?
DEWA 2122600164 is open; published closing date: 2026-10-29. Check the exact closing time, tender pack access and clarification arrangements through the official channel, then work backwards through qualification and technical documents, internal review and submission. Tell us your current preparation stage so we can agree coordination work and delivery milestones.
Which bid support activities can we engage you for?
We provide official communication routes, a qualification gap list, project clarification and local bid preparation advice. We first confirm the company's participation route, then agree the scope, delivery milestones and fees in writing. Eligible companies participate according to the buyer's requirements. For this project, we can coordinate equipment matching, installation, testing and commissioning coordination.
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