The Aga Khan Foundation (Early Childhood Programme) has extended the final deadline for receiving bids to rehabilitate a number of sites in Salamiyah and its countryside as early childhood centres. The notice also covers future projects in several areas of Syria, in line with international standards for early childhood centres.

Updated Deadlines

The new final deadline for bids is the end of official working hours on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The deadline for inquiries is Tuesday, 27 October 2026. According to the notice, all other details remain as stated in the original announcement.

The project will be carried out in one phase or several, depending on the requirements of each site. Work is expected to begin at the end of October 2026.

Sites and Scope of Works

According to the summary in the conditions file, the sites include two halls in Dar al-Kirmani in Salamiyah and a kindergarten in the Al-Saan subdistrict. Pre-qualification questionnaires are submitted by specialisation: electrical and solar energy, construction, and supply of furnishings and electrical appliances.

The scope covers a wide range of works, including but not limited to:

• Civil works: excavation, reinforced concrete and waterproofing.
• Architectural works: block masonry, plastering, ceramics, sanitary works and tiling, painting, wrought ironwork, thermal and acoustic insulation, and suspended ceilings and gypsum board.
• Electrical works: wiring, maintenance and solar energy systems.
• Mechanical works: central heating and air conditioning.
• Other works according to the requirements of each site.

The exact works required will be specified later in the tender documents. All works will follow international standards and policies for the design and construction of early childhood centres, under the supervision of the engineer designated by the programme management.

Eligibility Requirements

Contractors wishing to apply must meet the following conditions:

• The capability, competence, experience and commitment needed to carry out the required works.
• Financial capacity suited to the works, and complete documentation such as a commercial register or other licences required for the works.
• Compliance with the Aga Khan Foundation code of conduct and safeguarding annex.
• No court judgment against the applicant and no debarment from bidding on tenders.

Evaluation and Follow-up

An evaluation matrix explains how points are calculated, and applicants are advised to review the conditions file for each specialisation before preparing their bids. The issuing organisation will answer inquiries as soon as possible through the dedicated channel.