Tender Subject

The Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development (GOPA-DERD), affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, has announced a tender for the restoration and rehabilitation of commercial shops in the Qadi Askar area of Aleppo governorate, under announcement number PCFT - 027 - SHEL - 26, published through the Worklink platform dedicated to tenders by organizations operating in Syria.

Execution Period and Financial Terms

The project execution period is set at 60 calendar days starting the day following the order to commence work. The financial terms of the tender include:

• An initial deposit of 20,000 Syrian pounds, payable by bank check or bank guarantee in favor of the Patriarchate.
• A final guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value.
• A daily delay penalty of 0.2% for each day of delay beyond the contract completion date.
• Bidders remain bound to their offers for 40 days from the bid opening date, while the selected contractor remains bound for 60 days from notification of award.

Site Visit and Inquiries

The Department made a site visit mandatory for all bidders, with the final date for such a visit set for Friday, October 9, 2026, following a prior request submitted via the procurement department's email. The deadline for submitting inquiries was set for Monday, October 12, 2026, ahead of the bid opening session.

Submission and Bid Opening Dates

Bidders may obtain the tender specifications booklet for a non-refundable fee of 500,500 Syrian pounds, available from the Department's various offices starting Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The final deadline for submitting bids is noon on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with the bid opening session to be held the following morning, Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Department's office in Damascus.

About the Issuing Authority

The Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development is a humanitarian and development arm of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, implementing service, relief and rehabilitation programs across Syrian governorates, including restoration projects targeting damaged facilities and commercial premises.