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CASE STUDY 02

Strategic entry into government water infrastructure through international supplier partnerships

Qualified three international manufacturers, secured three supply agreements, and generated 23 opportunities within Jordan's government water sector over nine years.

Industry

Water Treatment & Specialty Chemicals

Client type

Jordanian Water Treatment and Specialty Chemicals Trading Company

Market focus

Jordan — government water sector

Duration

9 years (ongoing)

11

Manufacturers identified

3

Strategic partners qualified

16

Commercial meetings

23

Opportunities generated

3

Supply agreements

RESULTS AT A GLANCE

Key outcomes

  • Three strategic international supply partnerships established
  • 23 commercial opportunities in the government water sector
  • Direct engagement with key decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Sustainable platform for recurring public-sector revenue

CLIENT SITUATION

Context

A Jordanian supplier of specialty water treatment chemicals sought to expand within the government water and infrastructure sector but lacked direct access to international manufacturers, government relationships, and expertise navigating public procurement and tendering processes.

KEY CHALLENGES

Barriers to growth

  • · Limited access to international manufacturers and technology providers
  • · No established network within the targeted government sector
  • · Limited experience with public procurement and bidding procedures
  • · Challenges resolving technical and commercial issues during project execution

OUR APPROACH

How we delivered

Step 1

Sector assessment & opportunity mapping

Analysis of the government water sector, procurement landscape, and project pipeline.

Step 2

International supplier development

Global manufacturers screened on technical capabilities, product suitability, and commercial competitiveness.

Step 3

Stakeholder engagement

Connections with decision-makers, consultants, and project influencers in government water projects.

Step 4

Tender & bid support

Ongoing support to strengthen supplier positioning and coordinate bid activities.

Step 5

Project execution support

Strategic and operational support during implementation to resolve commercial and technical challenges.

RESULTS ACHIEVED

Commercial impact

Strategic partnerships

  • · 11 international manufacturers evaluated; 3 strategic partners qualified
  • · 3 long-term supply agreements negotiated and secured

Commercial development

  • · 16 strategic commercial meetings facilitated
  • · 23 qualified business opportunities generated
  • · Multiple government-sector projects and tenders supported

WHY THIS MATTERS

Strategic takeaway

Winning government infrastructure projects requires trusted supplier relationships, procurement expertise, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle management — not just product supply.

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