The tenders also include well hooks ups and flow lines.

The expected annual contract value for the projects is expected to be $US100–150 million. Bids for the tender will close on 31 December 2009, and PDO plans to award the tender by the first quarter of 2010.

Contracts are to be for a seven-year term, with the option of an extension for an additional three years.

The company said that two separate contractors will be awarded the projects, which will be located in geographically separate areas – north and south Oman.