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Busan Water Authority to Disclose 2026 Plans for Construction, Services, and Goods Procurement

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The Busan Water Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) announced that it will disclose its 2026 procurement plans for construction, services, and goods, totaling 596 projects worth KRW 228.7 billion, to ensure the stable operation of water supply facilities and improve citizens’ living environments.

The Authority has consistently maintained a high proportion of contracts with Busan-based companies in construction and service sectors, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy. As of last year (2025), contracts signed with local companies accounted for 84 percent of the total number of contracts and 70 percent of the total contract value.

By sector, the construction sector accounted for 96 percent of contracts by number and 86 percent by contract value. The services sector recorded 94 percent by number and 69 percent by value, while the goods sector accounted for 77 percent by number and 47 percent by value.

Despite the inherent limitations of water supply government-furnished materials, many of which can only be manufactured and supplied by specific companies and therefore require nationwide procurement, the Authority has steadily expanded the share of contracts awarded to local companies, particularly for small-scale and frequently purchased items.

Building on these results, the Authority plans to pursue systematic procurement this year, focusing on projects such as the replacement of aging water pipelines, improvements to water treatment plants and distribution reservoirs, consulting services for the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI)-based water treatment plants, and the purchase of essential water supply operation items.

In the construction sector, 234 projects worth KRW 159.2 billion will be implemented to replace deteriorated pipelines and upgrade major facilities. In the services sector, 225 projects worth KRW 29.5 billion will be allocated to enhance professionalism and safety in water supply operations.

In the goods sector, procurement totaling 137 projects worth KRW 40.0 billion will be carried out to secure government-furnished materials and equipment for stable tap water supply. For items in which local companies can participate, the Authority plans to actively apply the principle of preferential contracting.

In addition, the Authority will apply the “Busan Local Company Preferential Contracting System” as a basic principle this year, operating contract procedures in a way that allows companies headquartered in Busan to participate on a priority basis within the scope permitted by relevant laws and standards.

In particular, for construction, service, and goods contracts below a certain estimated price, the Authority will actively utilize region-restricted bidding to allow only Busan-based companies to participate, thereby substantially expanding local companies’ opportunities to win contracts.

For large-scale projects or construction works requiring advanced technology and capital, the Authority will actively utilize joint contracting systems to enable local companies to participate collectively.

Through these measures, even when companies from other regions participate, the Authority aims to ensure that Busan-based companies take part in construction and project execution at or above a certain ratio, contributing to the accumulation of technical expertise and expanded project experience for local companies.

Meanwhile, detailed information on projects scheduled for procurement by the Authority can be found on the City’s website (busan.go.kr) and the Public Procurement Service’s G2B website (https://www.g2b.go.kr).

Kim Byeong-gi, Head of the Busan Water Authority, stated, “The Busan Water Authority has contributed to revitalizing the local economy by maintaining a high contract rate with local companies, while also making every effort to ensure a stable supply of tap water and secure facility safety.” He added, “Going forward, we will continue to support the sustainable growth of local companies through fair and transparent contract execution, while enhancing the quality of water supply services that citizens can trust.”