The purpose is to improve agricultural water management and increase access to safe water by repairing and upgrading vital water infrastructure in North Lebanon and Akkar. The Construction/repair work of 6 irrigation channels identified in this project will significantly benefit local farmers and community members by strengthening the sustainability of water resources for the local community.
Therefore, this call is seeking contractors to implement efficient construction and repair works for the identified channels (divided in 3 lots) to ensure sustainable irrigation water system and to manage the access to water, within the scope of work and as per the BoQs annexed to this document (Appendix G (1 to 6)).
The project will be implemented in Bebnine, Meshmesh and Fneidek – Akkar and in Merkabta – North Lebanon, as specified in the tender documents.
The tender is divided into three separate Lots:
Lot 1: Construction and/or repair work for Bebnine Channels – Akkar
Lot 2: Construction and/or repair work in Meshmesh and Fneidek channels– Akkar
Lot 3: Construction and/or repair work for Merkabta channel – Akkar.
1. Bebnine Channels:
In Bebnine, there are 3 irrigation channels:
Al Baydar roundabout Channel
Machtal Ziraa 1 Channel
Machtal Ziraa 2 Channel
2. Meshmesh and Fneidek Channels:
In Meshmesh and Fneidek, there are two irrigation channels,
El Wali Channel in Meshmesh
Masjid Dawha channel in Fneidek.
3. Merkabta Channel:
In Merkabta, there is only one irrigation channel, Al Joura Channel.
The selected contractor will be responsible for the cost and risks for up to final agreed delivery location. Contractor shall furnish all the necessary materials, tools and equipment, labor, supervision, and other services, for the satisfactory and timely completion of the work in accordance with this Contract.
The service will include the use of appropriate machinery, tools, and equipment for the efficient completion of the installation, with all required labor provided by trained personnel. The installation team will work to ensure that all elements are properly aligned, securely fixed, and functioning optimally.
The transport of materials and machinery to the site will be arranged as part of the service, ensuring that everything needed for the setup is available on-site when required. The field engineer or an appointed supervisor will oversee the installation process to ensure that it adheres to the agreed-upon technical specifications and standards.
Upon completion, the setup will be thoroughly inspected and tested, and any necessary adjustments or calibrations will be made to ensure full functionality. The service will also include the handover of system operation guidelines and maintenance recommendations to the project owner.
An as-built documentation must be prepared and submitted upon completion of the installation.
- Appendix G (1 to 6): Bills of Quantities (BoQ) [Attached]
The Bills of Quantities (BoQ), attached as Appendix G (1 to 6) and the annexed technical specifications and drawings, outlines the detailed breakdown of all required works, including:
Quantities, units, and descriptions of work items.
The contractor must strictly comply with the BoQs specifications and pricing requirements.
- Appendix H: Technical Specification [attached]
Technical Specification includes brief description of the Project, Location (coordinates) and Map and detailed requirements for:
Materials: Concrete mix, reinforcement steel, joint materials, etc.
Construction Processes: Excavation, compaction, formwork, and concrete pouring.
Quality Control Procedures: Slump tests, compressive strength tests, and compliance inspections.
Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements: Site safety protocols and environmental standards.
Any other technical standards necessary for the satisfactory execution of the work.
Call Type
Call for Tenders
Organisation
Intervention Sectors
Agriculture
Labor & Livelihoods
How to Apply
Clarifications
Any request for clarification must be submitted by
email to Lebanon.procurement@arche-nova.org and Lebanon.procurementassistant@arche-nova.org maximum
by January 16, 2026. All responses to clarifications will
be communicated to bidders by March 13, 2026.
Bidders may apply for more than one lot; however, they can be awarded only one lot.
arche nova reserves the right to cancel the bidding for any or all lots, depending on the availability of funds.
Submission Deadline
The final deadline for submission of tenders (received by our organization) is:
Date: Wednesday 18/03/2026
Time: 12:00 PM (Beirut Time)
Activity
Date
Time
Optional Site Visit to 3 channels in Bebnine (Lot 1) and 1 Channel in Merkabta (Lot 3)
Wednesday March 11th, 2026
Starting 9:30 AM
Optional Site Visit to the Channel in Meshmesh and the Channel in fneidek (Lot 2)
Thursday March 12th, 2026
Starting 10:30 AM
Deadline for Request for Clarifications
Friday March 13th, 2026
3:00 PM
Last Date for Clarification Responses
Monday March 16th, 2026
3:00 PM
Deadline for Submission of Tenders
Wednesday March 18th, 2026
12:00 PM (Beirut time)
Tender Opening Session
TBD
Notification of Award
TBD
Contract Signature
TBD
If arche nova, either on its own initiative or in response to a request from a prospective bidder, provides additional information on the tender dossier, such information will be communicated simultaneously and in writing to all bidders.
Bidders may submit questions in writing to the following address up to 5 days before the deadline for submission of tenders, specifying the publication reference and the Tender title:
- Email: Lebanon.procurement@arche-nova.org and Lebanon.procurementassistant@arche-nova.org
- Subject: Question for Tender No. AN-ITB-LB-2024-14
Any prospective tenderer seeking to arrange individual meetings with any arche nova staff during the tender period may be excluded from the tender procedure.
An optional site visit is scheduled as follows:
- Three (3) channels in Bebnine and One (1) in Merkabta:
- Date: Wednesday 11/03/2026
- Time: 09:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Merkabta Municipality
- Note: The first site visit will be to Merkabta Channel at 9:30 AM, then the second site visit to Bebnine Channel will be at 10:15 AM in Mashtal Al Ziraah – Al Abdeh- Akkar (near to Zein Farm)
- Meshmesh and Fneidek Channels – Akkar
Date: Thursday 12/03/2026
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Meeting Point: Meshmesh Municipality – Meshmesh – Akkar
Response Format
For each Lot, the tender shall consist of one original paper copy placed in a sealed, non-identifiable, non-stamped envelope Labelled ONLY with the Tender Reference:
[AN-ITB-LB-2024-14] – “Construction and/or repair work of Irrigation Channels in Bebnine, Meshmesh, Fneidek and Merkabta”
This envelope will be containing two separate sealed, stamped and/or signed envelopes:
- Technical Proposal: Include all required documents related to technical qualifications and experience, clearly labeled "Technical Proposal."
- Financial Proposal: Include the financial offer “Price BoQ” only, clearly labeled "Financial Proposal."
If the bidder is applying to more than one lot, the bid for each lot should be submitted as detailed above separately from the other lot(s).
Delivery Instructions
The complete offer must be delivered via private courier service or personal delivery to the following address no later than:
- Deadline: Wednesday March 18th, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Beirut Time)
- Delivery Address:
arche nova Office
Tripoli, Al Mina Street, Nakhlet El Shate' Building, 2nd Floor (facing Dado Land).
The sealed envelope must be titled as follows:
[AN-ITB-LB-2024-14] – “Construction and/or repair work of Irrigation Channels in Bebnine, Meshmesh, Fneidek and Merkabta”
Mandatory Submission Documents
No offer will be accepted without the submission of the following mandatory documents:
- Proof of Company Registration in Lebanon
- Tax Compliance Certificate (VAT)
- Ministry of Finance Registration
- The Tender Document signed and stamped with all the appendices and related Annexes
Note: The Tender dossier and the related annexes are attached in the call.
Deadline
Countries
Lebanon