The Kafr El Sheikh Drinking Water and Sewerage Company, a subsidiary of the Holding Company for Water and Sewerage, has announced a public bid to select an international law firm specializing in arbitration. The goal is to represent the company in arbitration case No. 1855 of 2026, filed with the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration. This case involves disputes related to construction contracts.
The company stated that the bid is a two-envelope process, including technical and financial proposals. The envelopes will be opened on October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interested firms can obtain the bid documents at the company's headquarters for a fee of 1,000 Egyptian pounds. The documents must be requested in the name of the company's CEO and Managing Director.
Bids must be submitted to the company's Contracts and Purchases Department at its headquarters, starting from the announcement date until October 18, 2026. A meeting will be held on the same day to address any inquiries from potential bidders. The company noted that if the scheduled date coincides with a public holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled for the following working day.
The arbitration case involves disputes arising from construction contracts. The selected law firm will represent the company in the arbitration proceedings. The Kafr El Sheikh Drinking Water and Sewerage Company manages water and sewerage services for the region.
The company's decision to seek international arbitration reflects the complexity of the disputes. By engaging a specialized law firm, the company aims to protect its interests effectively. The Holding Company for Water and Sewerage oversees several subsidiaries, including the Kafr El Sheikh Drinking Water and Sewerage Company.
The public bid process is designed to ensure transparency and fairness in selecting the law firm. The company's contracts and purchases department will oversee the bid process, adhering to the company's regulations and unified procurement rules.
The selected law firm will play a crucial role in representing the company in international arbitration. The firm's expertise will be essential in navigating the complexities of international commercial arbitration. The company's efforts to resolve the disputes through arbitration demonstrate its commitment to finding a fair and efficient solution.
Key points
- The Kafr El Sheikh Drinking Water and Sewerage Company has announced a public bid to select an international law firm for arbitration in construction contract disputes.
- The bid documents are available at the company's headquarters for a fee of 1,000 Egyptian pounds.
- The selected law firm will represent the company in arbitration case No. 1855 of 2026 at the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration.
