The Ministry of Culture (Central Administration) has announced an urgent request for offers, to be submitted in sealed envelopes, for the rehabilitation of the hydrophore pumps serving the main tanks at the Opera House in Damascus.

Scope of Works

The request covers all works and equipment required to rehabilitate the hydrophore pumps connected to the Opera House main tanks. Bidders may not split their offers, so each bid must cover the full scope of works.

Financial Guarantees

• Provisional guarantee: SYP 105,000 (new Syrian pounds), submitted as a certified cheque accepted by the drawee bank, a guarantee from resident or approved banks, or a payment receipt from the Central Treasury, unless the bidder is legally exempt.
• Final guarantee: ten percent of the contract value.

Time Periods

• Bidders remain bound by their offers for 90 calendar days from the day after the submission deadline.
• The preferred bidder has 30 calendar days to sign the contract, starting from the day after being notified of the award.
• The works must be completed within 90 calendar days, starting from the day after the contractor receives the order to commence.

Participation Requirements

Interested parties must submit their offers together with the supporting documents, in line with the terms and conditions set out in the special tender documents. The technical, legal and financial specifications booklet can be obtained from the Ministry of Culture registry for SYP 1,000 (new Syrian pounds).