Works Contract for the Solarization of Public Schools under EDUCARE – AID 12511 IV

TENDER NOTICE

Works Contract for the Solarization of Public Schools under

EDUCARE – AID 12511 IV

North/Akkar and Tripoli – Lebanon

COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONAL (COOPI) has received a grant from the “Italian Agency for Development Cooperation” for the implementation of the humanitarian action entitled “ISTRUZIONE E PROTEZIONE PER I BAMBINI IN ETÀ SCOLARE IN LIBANO (FASE IV)” and intends to apply a portion of that grant to payments under this contract. No party other than COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE (COOPI) shall derive any rights from the grant or have any claim to its proceeds. Under no circumstances or for no reason whatsoever will the “Italian Agency for Development Cooperation” entertain any request or indemnity or payment directly submitted by the COOPI’s contractors.

1. Publication Reference

EDUCARE – AID 12511 IV-T002-2025
 

2. Project Title

ISTRUZIONE E PROEZIONE PER I BAMBINI IN ETÀ SCOLARE IN LIBANO (FASE IV) – AID 12511 IV

3. Contacting Authority

Cooperazione Internazionale – COOPI is an Italian humanitarian NGO that has been operating in Lebanon since 2013. It focuses on supporting vulnerable populations, including Syrian refugees and host communities, through multi-sectoral programs in education, child protection, livelihood, and solid waste management. In Lebanon, COOPI under the EDUCARE-AID 12511 IV project rehabilitates schools, delivers non-formal education and psychosocial support in the North (Tripoli and Akkar). Headquartered in Beirut, COOPI works closely with local partners, municipalities, and international agencies to improve public services and promote community resilience.

4. Eligibility and Rules of Origin

Participation in this tender procedure is open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons, whether participating individually or in a consortium, that are established in Lebanon.

5. Description of the Contract

This contract concerns the solarization of five public schools in Tripoli and Akkar, based on a needs assessment conducted by COOPI and MEHE. The work will involve the installation of a full solar energy system, including solar panels and supporting electrical infrastructure, as part of the ongoing solarization of schools to ensure a reliable, safe, and sustainable power supply. All interventions are in line with MEHE-approved technical plans and will be executed in coordination with school administrations. 

6. Exclusion Clauses

The contracting authority will exclude from participation in the tender procedure candidates or tenderers falling into any of the following cases:

1. They are bankrupt or in the process of being wound up, are having their affairs administered by the courts, have entered into an arrangement with creditors, have suspended business activities, or are subject to any proceedings of this nature;
2. They have been convicted of an offence related to their professional conduct by a final and binding judgment;
3. They have been found guilty of grave professional misconduct, established by any means that the contracting authority, or the country where the contract is to be executed;
4. They have failed to meet obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions or taxes, in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which they are established, the country of the contracting authority, or the country where the contract is to be executed;
5. They have been convicted by a final and binding judgment for fraud, corruption, involvement in a criminal organization, or any other illegal activity;
6. They have been declared, following another procurement or grant award procedure, to be in serious breach of contract due to non-compliance with contractual obligations.

Candidates or tenderers must provide appropriate evidence or declarations confirming that they are not in any of the situations listed above.

7. Period of Execution

The period of execution shall be four (3) months from the date of contract signature, with the intended start date being September1st, 2025, and the completion date no later than November28th, 2025.

8. Place of Implementation

The works will be implemented in the following public schools located in North Lebanon:

School Name

School CERD#

Casa

Street

Eben Khaldoun for Boys

408

Tripoli

Abou Samra – Mouaysra Street

Eben Khaldoun for Girls

1606

Tripoli

Abou Samra – Mouaysra Street

Bourj Al Arab

559

Akkar

Bourj Al Arab – Main Street

Al Qarqaf

562

Akkar

Qarqaf – Main Street

Deir Dalloum

550

Akkar

Deir Dalloum – Main Street

9. Selection and Award Criteria

The contract will be awarded to the most economically advantageous tender, determined through a value-for-money approach that evaluates both technical and financial aspects. The evaluation will not be based solely on the lowest price but will take into account the quality, feasibility, and relevance of the proposed works in light of the EDUCARE project objectives.

Only tenders that meet the eligibility and administrative requirements will proceed to the technical and financial evaluation. The contracting authority reserves the right to verify all documents, conduct reference checks, and request clarifications where necessary.

10. How to Obtain the Tender Dossier

The tender dossier is available by contacting COOPI at log.lebanon@coopi.org.

Companies requesting the tender dossier must state in their email the name of the company, as well as the name and position of the person requesting the dossier. Emails that do not include this information will neither receive the tender dossier nor receive a reply.

Tenderers with inquiries related to this tender are requested to submit their questions in writing via email to log.lebanon@coopi.org, with a copy to pm.edu.lebanon@coopi.org and hom.lebanon@coopi.org

11. Submission of Tenders

Tenders must be submitted using the standard tender form included in the tender dossier. The format and instructions provided in the dossier, including those related to the financial and technical offers, must be strictly followed.

The deadline for submission of tenders is Tuesday, August19th, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Lebanon local time), at the COOPI office in Lebanon: Achrafieh, Baroudi Street – Saab Building – 7th Floor – Lebanon.

Tenders must be delivered by hand in a sealed envelope, clearly marked in typing with the following information; any envelope not marked in typing will be automatically excluded from the selection process:

• Title of the tender: Works Contract for the Structural Rehabilitation of Public Schools EDUCARE – AID 12511 IV-T002-2025
• Name of the company applying
• Address of the company applying
• The label: "Do not open before the opening session"

• Location and date
• Signature of the company’s authorized representative
• Official company stamp