Egypt Awards EGP 13.15 Million Air Quality Monitoring Supplies Contract Under Greater Cairo Pollution Project

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 Scope

The 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 months

• Procurement method: Request for Bids (RFB)

• Award notification date: November 4, 2025

Procuring Entity and Awarded Supplier

The 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 13,153,320

• Evaluated bid price - EGP 13,153,320

The company met all technical, financial, and eligibility requirements, submitting the lowest evaluated responsive bid for the lot.

Competing and Rejected Bidders

Another 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 Disclosure

In 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 Contract

The 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 time

• Support evidence-based environmental regulation

• Inform climate change mitigation policies

• Improve public access to air quality information

With Greater Cairo facing persistent air quality challenges, reliable monitoring infrastructure is critical for long-term urban sustainability.

Conclusion

This 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.

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