Event Management Services for Al Ruwais 2027
Issued by Visit Qatar · via Monaqasat — Qatar state procurement (Ministry of Finance)
- Published
- 5 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 1 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC
- Reference
- 5039/2026
- Location
- Qatar
- Sector
- Sports, Recreation & Events
At a glance
Visit Qatar in Qatar has published a tender in sports, recreation & events: “Event Management Services for Al Ruwais 2027”. Submissions close on 1 November 2026, 27 days from today. Quote reference 5039/2026 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 17 open sports, recreation & events notices in Qatar on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Monaqasat — Qatar state procurement (Ministry of Finance), not through FreeTender.
Details
Visit Qatar is seeking proposals for the planning, development, and delivery of Al Ruwais Festival 2027, a signature coastal destination experience in the north of Qatar. Building on the unique heritage, culture, and maritime identity of Al Ruwais, the festival aims to transform the town into a vibrant visitor destination through a thoughtfully curated mix of entertainment, cultural programming, heritage experiences, family-focused activities, food and beverage offerings, retail opportunities, and supporting event infrastructure. The festival is intended to attract both local residents and international visitors while contributing to Qatar’s tourism growth and regional destination development ambitions. Visit Qatar invites experienced event management, production, and experiential agencies to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their approach to the creative development, planning, design, build, operation, maintenance, and overall management of this flagship activation. The selected partner will be expected to deliver an authentic and memorable visitor experience that reflects the distinctive character of Al Ruwais while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. Key information: Project Title: Al Ruwais Festival 2027 Event Location: Al Ruwais, Northern Qatar Site Capacity: Maximum 700 visitors at any given time and 4,000 daily throughputs Event Dates: 11 Mar 2027 – 27 Mar 2027 Operating Hours: Sunday to Friday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Event Duration: 18 Days Expected Attendance: Up to maximum site capacity throughout the event period Accessibility & Ticketing: Entry will be restricted to ticket holders only. Ticket pricing and categories shall be determined by Visit Qatar at a later stage. Soft Opening: One full operational mock run before opening
Procuring entity: Visit Qatar
Tender number: 5039/2026
Entity's tender number: VQ-FAE-PT-202607-036
Tender type: Public Tender
Requested sector: Suppliers / Service Providers
Envelopes: Two Envelopes
Tender bond (QAR): 550,000.00
Document fee (QAR): 1,000.00
Targeted tenderers: Companies
Local value: Local Value Certificate
Tender validity (days): 20
Closing date: 01/11/2026
Delivery location: AlRuwais
Contract Duration: 12
Contract Preparation Period: 90 Days from contract date
Warranty Period: Not applicable
Maintenance Period: Not applicable
Technical Evaluation Criteria: Points
Financial Disbursement Method: milestone
Activities: 900020 Managing concerts, theatres, art exhibitions and other artistic facilities; 731090 Other activities related to commercial advertising and market research
Tender documents are purchased and bids submitted through Monaqasat (monaqasat.mof.gov.qa), which requires a classified company account.
Context for bidders
We hold 2 notices from Visit Qatar, going back to September 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Research, Studies & Evaluation and Sports, Recreation & Events. There are 17 open Sports, Recreation & Events tenders in Qatar. This one closes in 27 days.
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