Ministry of Public Works and Housing

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing, through its Government Tenders Directorate, serves as the primary procurement authority for public infrastructure projects in Jordan, overseeing the acquisition of civil works and institutional construction services aligned with national development priorities. Responsible for end-to-end contract management, the Directorate ensures compliance with public procurement regulations while advancing strategic objectives in water security and infrastructure resilience. It routinely handles complex construction procurements under competitive bidding frameworks, focusing on transparent, merit-based award processes for large-scale public works initiatives. The Directorate maintains a vendor-neutral procurement posture, engaging a broad spectrum of domestic and international contractors with proven technical capacity in water infrastructure and institutional construction. While no single contractor dominates its award portfolio, it consistently partners with firms possessing specialized expertise in pipeline systems, pump station rehabilitation, and water loss mitigation technologies. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based specifications, rigorous pre-qualification, and post-award monitoring to ensure adherence to engineering standards and project timelines. The Directorate does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of its procurements conducted under open competition. This reflects a strategic commitment to maximizing technical capability and value for public funds, prioritizing qualifications and deliverables over vendor classification. While small businesses are eligible to compete, there is no formal preference or reserved category, and awards are determined solely on technical merit and compliance with procurement criteria. Its procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 237110 for water and sewer line construction, accounting for two-thirds of its activities, and 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction. The Directorate specializes in procuring engineered solutions for potable water distribution, wastewater collection, pump station modernization, and public facility upgrades. Its technical domain expertise lies in hydraulic modeling, non-revenue water reduction, and resilient infrastructure design, ensuring projects meet both operational efficiency and long-term sustainability benchmarks.