The Sustainable Energy and Water Conservation Unit (SEWCU) within the Ministry for Energy and Health (MEH) has recently placed on the international market a comprehensive tender associated with the Natural Gas pipeline that Malta wants to pursue between Malta and Gela in Sicily.

The consultant winning this tender will be required to identify an optimal 1.2km wide marine route corridor through a detailed study including conceptual design of the pipeline and land-based infrastructure; identify the connection points, onshore routes and sites for the terminal stations in both Gela and Delimara; conduct a hydraulic analysis and finally provide an updated cost estimation based on the identified route. The consultant will also be required to identify the main requirements of the Italian permit granting procedure and prepare the necessary documentation to initiate the pre-application permitting process in both Malta and Italy.

This study is expected to take 18 months to complete.

The closing date for the tender is the14th July 2015. Further details can be found in the link https://www.etenders.gov.mt/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=1675719)