Egypt Awards EGP 13.15 Million Air Quality Monitoring Supplies Contract Under Greater Cairo Pollution Project
03 Feb 2026
Egypt has awarded a new environmental procurement contract under the Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project, reinforcing national efforts to combat air pollution and strengthen climate resilience in one of the Middle East’s largest metropolitan areas. According to official tender results, the contract award notice was published on November 10, 2025, following a competitive Request for Bids (RFB) process.Contract Overview and ScopeThe awarded contract falls under Project ID P172548, financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD Loan No. 91660). The scope relates to LOT 3: Class B - Air Quality Monitoring Stations Filters Papers/Tapes, which are essential consumables used in continuous air quality measurement systems.These supplies will support monitoring stations across Greater Cairo, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of pollution data used by regulators and policymakers.Contract duration: 4 monthsProcurement method: Request for Bids (RFB)Award notification date: November 4, 2025Procuring Entity and Awarded SupplierThe procurement was carried out by Egypt’s environmental authorities under World Bank guidelines. The contract was awarded to OWNER FOR IMPORT AND GENERAL SUPPLIES, based in Mokattam, Cairo.Signed contract value - EGP 13,153,320Evaluated bid price - EGP 13,153,320The company met all technical, financial, and eligibility requirements, submitting the lowest evaluated responsive bid for the lot.Competing and Rejected BiddersAnother local firm, LEO Trading for Import, Export and Commercial Agencies, participated in the tender but was rejected for failing to meet eligibility requirements, as stated in the evaluation report.Transparency and Ownership DisclosureIn line with international procurement standards, beneficial ownership information was disclosed. Mohamed Ahmed, an Egyptian national, was declared as holding 25% or more of the company’s shares, ensuring compliance with transparency requirements under IBRD-financed projects.Strategic Importance of the ContractThe Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project is a cornerstone government contract programme addressing public health risks associated with air pollution. Improved monitoring capacity enables authorities to:Track particulate matter and key pollutants in real timeSupport evidence-based environmental regulationInform climate change mitigation policiesImprove public access to air quality informationWith Greater Cairo facing persistent air quality challenges, reliable monitoring infrastructure is critical for long-term urban sustainability.ConclusionThis contract award highlights Egypt’s continued investment in environmental infrastructure through transparent and competitive procurement. With the supply of air quality monitoring consumables now secured, the Greater Cairo project moves closer to delivering robust data systems that support cleaner air, better health outcomes, and informed climate action.#EgyptContractAward #GreaterCairo #AirPollutionManagement #AirQualityMonitoring #ClimateChangeEgypt #EnvironmentalProcurement #GovernmentContractsEgypt #TenderResults #ProcurementNews #WorldBankProjects
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Under the Greater Cairo Air Pollution and Climate Change Project, Egypt awards a contract for the operation and maintenance of an exhaust analysis system
04 Nov 2025
The Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) has given CTS Company a 21-month contract to operate and maintain the Exhaust Analysis System as part of the Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project, continuing the movement towards cleaner air and sustainable urban development. On October 26, 2025, the contract, which is estimated to be worth EGP 8.5 million (EUR 133,100), was awarded through Direct Selection. On October 30, 2025, it was formally published.Overview of the ProjectThe World Bank-funded Greater Cairo Air Pollution Management and Climate Change Project (P172548) is a flagship project aimed at addressing the capital's persistent air quality issues and advancing Egypt's goals for climate resilience (IBRD-91660). Enhancing the overall environmental governance framework, controlling emissions from major urban sources, and fortifying air monitoring systems are the programme's main objectives.The contract's parametersAn essential part of the country's air quality monitoring infrastructure, Egypt's Exhaust Analysis System, will be operated and maintained by CTS Company under contract reference EG-EEAA-490355-NC-DIR. The system is essential to: examining vehicle emissions to make sure that national and international environmental regulations are being followed improving the accuracy and dependability of data on air pollution encouraging legislative and enforcement initiatives aimed at lowering Greater Cairo's greenhouse gas and particulate emissions supporting data-driven initiatives to reduce transportation-related emissions and manage air quality The 21-month contract is set up to guarantee steady system performance and the development of local environmental monitoring teams' capacitySelected ContractorThe winning bidder, CTS Company, is an environmental technology company based in Cairo, with its address being 9 El Mokhaim Eldaa'em Street, 6th District, Nasr City. As per the beneficial ownership disclosure, Mr. Amr El-Soueni is the company's leader and possesses over 25% of the voting rights. CTS is a perfect fit for the operational and technical needs of this project because of its expertise in data management for air quality networks, calibration services, and technical maintenance of environmental monitoring systems.Method of Procurement and OpennessThe Direct Selection method, a procurement strategy used when specialized knowledge, proprietary technology, or immediate implementation are needed, was used to award the contract. For technically challenging environmental monitoring projects, the choice ensures efficiency and compliance by conforming to World Bank procurement guidelines.Strategic SignificanceThe Exhaust Analysis System's operation is a component of Egypt's larger national strategy to reduce urban air pollution, specifically from vehicle emissions, which are the main source of particulate matter (PM2.5) in Greater Cairo. Egypt's Vision 2030 and National Climate Change Strategy 2050 are directly supported by the project, which reaffirms the government's dedication to public health, sustainable transportation, and environmental preservation.When the upgraded system is completely functional, it should improve enforcement capabilities and emission data accuracy Encourage the creation of pollution control policies based on evidence assist in lowering CO₂ and particulate emissions Enhance the health and air quality of the nearly 20 million people who live in Greater Cairo Final ThoughtsThis contract's award represents yet another significant step forward for Egypt's environmental modernisation initiatives. The EEAA is reaffirming its dedication to cleaner air, technological modernisation, and climate resilience by giving CTS Company management of the Exhaust Analysis System. In addition to enhancing Egypt's ability to monitor the environment, this project acts as a prototype for incorporating technology-driven strategies into sustainable urban governance. #Egypt, #GreaterCairo, #AirPollutionManagement, #ClimateChangeProject, #CTSCompany, #EEAA, #WorldBank, #Environmental Monitoring, #Exhaust #WaterAnalysisSystem, #EmissionControl, #PublicHealth, #ContractAward, #UrbanSustainability, #PublicProcurement, #GovernmentContracts, #ProcurementNews, #AwardedTenders, #EgyptVision2030
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