Latest update April 7th, 2025 12:08 AM
Govt. to spend $2.2B to construct medical training centres in Regions Two and Six
Kaieteur News – The government is expected to spend $2,244,139,714 for the construction of two health science training complexes at New Amsterdam in Region Six and Suddie in Region Two which are being built to train nurses and other medical professionals.
At the recent of opening of bids at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office, it was revealed that the facility at New Amsterdam is estimated to cost $1,118,394,857. For this project, a total of 15 contractors have submitted bids.
The facility for Suddie is estimated to cost $1,125,744,857 and a total of 18 contractors have submitted bids to execute the works. Both projects are being supervised by the Ministry of Health.
As reported, with the country’s health sector rapidly advancing and with a number of new health facilities being established, the health ministry is working to train over 2,000 persons to adequately staff these facilities.
Below are the companies and their bids:
Ministry of Health
Construction of the health science training complex at New Amsterdam
Construction of the health science training complex at Suddie, Essequibo Coast
Ministry of Public Works
Rehabilitation and upgrade of Lima Sands access roads, Region Two
Rehabilitation of public and main access roads 2023, Lots 14-15
Rehabilitation of public and main access roads 2023, Lots 11 to 13
Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport
Procurement of one minibus for NSP
Office of the Prime Minister
Rental of building
Bureau of Statistics
Rehabilitation to office space.
- contractors, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Public Works, National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), New Amsterdam
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