Saudi Arabia's Oil Park Development Company (OPDC) has set a 15 September deadline for submitting bids for the construction of terminals for the Rig project in the Gulf. The two onshore terminals are planned in Dammam and Jubail. The scope for each location includes the construction of a terminal building with an onshore marina, parking facilities and a helipad The onshore terminal in Dammam will be built on an area of 12,920 square metres (sq m). The Jubail terminal will have a built-up area of 10,924 sq m. Offshore developement The overall development consists of eight components comprising three offshore rigs, a combined offshore marina, two onshore terminals, a subsea cable network and a transition yard. The Rig will be an oil rig-like structure installed in the Gulf, with a total built-up area of more than 300,000 square metres. It will be located 40 kilometres from the coastline, near Al-Juraid Island and the Berri oil field. The project will provide a range of hospitality offerings and aquatic sporting experiences. These include three hotels with 800 rooms and 11 restaurants, a 50-berth marina, a theme park and other associated amenities, including swimming pools, water slides, rollercoasters, a Ferris wheel, submersibles, karting facilities, bungee jumping, jet skiing, zip lining and scuba diving. OPDC is backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The Rig project aligns with the PIF’s 2021-25 strategy to drive innovation in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and entertainment sectors. The strategy aims to provide development opportunities for economic diversification as part of the kingdom's Vision 2030 objectives.   For registration as supplier: https://therig.sa (ICE RIYADH)

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