Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Tourism has launched the tender process for the long-term concession of the Paphos (Kissonerga) Marine Development Project. 

Spanning 165,628 sqm in Kissonerga, Paphos, the project will include a marina with 1,000 recreational vessel slots. Around 70-80% of the berths will be wet berths, while the remaining 20-30% will be dry berths. Alongside the marina, the development allows for residential and commercial spaces, hotel infrastructure and optional facilities for cruise ships. The initiative aligns with Cyprus’ broader objectives of enhancing nautical tourism, supporting the local economy, reducing tourism seasonality and ensuring safe navigation zones along the coastline. Advisory support for the project is provided by Deloitte Ltd and Triton Consulting Engineering S.A.

The competitive process will follow two phases. The first, the expression of interest, invites qualified economic operators to participate and secure eligibility for the next stage. The second, invitation to tender, will require shortlisted candidates to submit detailed proposals for the concession contract.

Contract notices are available in the Official Journal of the European Union and the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus. All tender documentation, including the invitation to submit an expression of interest, is accessible through the Cyprus Public Procurement Electronic Platform at www.eprocurement.gov.cy. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 16 December 2025 at 11:00, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30.