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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.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this sports, recreation & events opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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