NCP/ZATCA - National K9 Training Center and Points of Entry
Saudi Arabiaâs Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is planning to undertake the construction of a K9 training centre and Points of Entry (PoEs) in Jeddah and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It also encompasses the expansion of existing K9 facilities at the Jeddah Islamic Port. The project serves all 34 Points of Entry (PoEs) across Saudi Arabia, including 26 currently operational and 8 that are expected to become operational by 2030. Key facilities will cover vet care, kennels, training and accommodation for dogs and handlers, as well as equipment and supplies management.
The National Centre for Privatisation & PPP is the government authority involved in privatisation and public-private partnerships.
The US$932 million project includes the following:
1. Construction of a K9 training center
2. Construction of three, new K9 facilities:
a. K9 facility at King Abdullah Port in King Abdullah Economic City with maintenance of existing PoEs
b. K9 facility at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with maintenance of existing PoEs
c. Expansion of K9 facility at Jeddah Islamic Seaport with maintenance of existing PoEs
3. Construction of a veterinary care unit
4. Construction of a veterinarian accommodation facility
5. Infrastructure works
6. Construction of associated facilities
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22 April 2026
Beijing CIEC International Exhibition Construction Company is the main contractor on the project.
07 April 2026
The consortium of Lamar Holding, Safari Company, MSA Worldwide has been selected for an estimated SAR 3494 million (US$932 million) contract to develop the project. (Source: MEED)
16 October 2025
The project is not yet awarded and the bids are under evaluation.
28 July 2025
The following the two consortiums have submitted the bids on July 14, 2025 and bids are under evaluation - 1. Lamar Holding / Safari Company / MSA Worldwide and 2. Algihaz Holding / GardaWorld. (Source: MEED)
28 January 2025
The following companies have been prequalified for the project - Al-Gihaz Holding Company, Mubarak Abdullah Alsuwaiket, Global Clearinghouse Systems, Saudi Construction & Development Company and Lamar Holding. (Source: MEED)
31 July 2024
More that 50 local and international companies have submitted the EOI on the project - Al-Bawani, Al-Gihaz Holding Company, Al-Kifah Holding Company, Alfanar, Alkobraish Investment & Construction, Almutlaq Real Estate Investment Company, Alsuwaiket Trading & Contracting, Annasban Group, Arab Security Military & Security Equipment, Arabian Internet & Communications Services Company, Asr Taqa Contracting Company, Asyad Holding Company, BEC Arabia, Buhur for Investment, Elm, Enzar Operation & Maintenance Company, Giza Arabia Systems, Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co, Horizon Contracting Company, Khatib & Alami, Mada International Holding, Middle East Tasks Company, Mowah Company, Nesma Company, Pankingdom Real Estate, Salfo & Associates, Saudi Binladin Group, Saudi Construction Development Company, Saudi Mas Veterinary, Saudi Tashyeed Company, Tatweer Building Company, Typsa, Vision Invest, Wishah Alwatan Company, Worldwide K9, Pioneers of White Hands Medical Services Centre, China Harbour Engineering Company, Contrax International, Flydog K9 Services, GardaWorld Federal Services, Ghesa Ingenieria Y Tecnologia, Global Clearinghouse Systems, Green Urbane, Kan Holland, Lamar Holding, Michael Stapleton Associates, Tamasuk Holding Company, The Parker K9 Group, The Tom Rose School. (Source: MEED)
25 April 2024
The EOI has been issued and EOI submission deadline is on May 06, 2024.