The Ministry of Culture (Central Administration) has announced a tender for the restoration of the Applied Arts Institute at Damascus Citadel (phase one). The notice is a second announcement under the total-speed procedure, and the tender is run by the add-and-deduct method with sealed envelopes.

Tender Scope

The tender covers restoration works in the first phase of the Applied Arts Institute project at Damascus Citadel. The works are subject to the terms and provisions set out in the special conditions books prepared by the Ministry.

Bidders may not split their offers, so anyone wishing to take part must submit a single offer covering the full scope of works.

Value and Guarantees

• Estimated value: SYP 4,976,558 (new Syrian pounds).
• Provisional guarantee: 5% of the estimated value, provided as a certified cheque accepted by the drawee bank, a guarantee from resident and approved banks, or a payment receipt from the Central Treasury, unless the bidder is legally exempt.
• Final guarantee: 10% of the contract value.

Time Periods

• Bidders remain bound by their offers for 90 calendar days from the day after the submission deadline.
• The candidate selected to sign the contract remains bound for 30 calendar days from the day after being notified of the award.
• The works must be completed within 90 calendar days from the day after the contractor is notified of the commencement order or handed a site free of obstacles, whichever is later.

Dates and Tender Book

Offers are accepted until the end of official working hours on Sunday, 15 November 2026. They will be opened at 12:00 noon on Monday, 16 November 2026, at the Directorate of Legal Affairs.

The technical, legal and financial conditions book can be purchased from the Ministry of Culture registry for SYP 1,000.