Reconstruction of the water supply network in the village of Cherencha
About This Opportunity
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.8 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 1, 2026.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from bgThe main objective of the designated position is to improve the reliability, efficiency, and quality of water supply in the village of Cherencha in the Municipality of Shumen through the comprehensive reconstruction of the existing water supply networks. The implementation of the designated position aims to reduce water losses, ensure normally permissible operating pressures by zoning the water supply systems, improve fire safety coverage by constructing and situating fire hydrants, as well as bringing the water supply infrastructure in line with current technical and regulatory requirements. The implementation of the activities will contribute to sustainable water resource management, improvement of the living environment, and enhancement of the quality of the water supply service for the population of the village of Cherencha. Object group and category: fourth group according to Art. 5, para. 6, item 4, item 4.2, item 4.2.1 of PRVVCPRS, second category according to Art. 137, para. 1, item 2, letter 'b' of ZUT. Scope of construction and installation works: Within the designated position, the following main groups of construction and installation works shall be performed, according to the approved investment project and the bill of quantities: 1. Earthworks: • Manual and mechanized excavation for water supply routes and facilities; • Shoring and bracing of excavations; • Loading and transport of excavated material; • Preparation of bedding for pipelines; • Backfilling and compaction of soil. 2. Pavement restoration: • Dismantling and restoration of asphalt pavements; • Dismantling and restoration of cobblestone and crushed stone pavements; • Restoration of sidewalks and adjacent areas. 3. Water supply networks: • Supply and installation of polyethylene water pipes (PE RC) of various diameters; • Installation of fittings, tees, elbows, and reducers; • Construction of main and distribution water supply branches; • Execution of building water supply connections and tapping saddles; • Installation of steel sections where necessary. 4. Valves and equipment: • Supply and installation of shut-off, control, and safety valves; • Installation of air valves, vacuum breakers, check valves, and filters; • Construction and equipping of chambers for shut-off and control valves; • Construction of chambers with pressure regulators. 5. Construction and concrete works: • Formwork, reinforcement, and concrete works for chambers and facilities; • Execution of foundations, walls, slabs, and bases; • Laying of protective and insulating layers. 6. Specialized activities: • Installation of fire hydrants and fire-fighting equipment; • Disinfection of the water supply network; • Hydraulic tests and trials of pipelines; • Commissioning. 7. Temporary and ancillary activities: • Temporary traffic management; • Securing the construction site; • Construction of temporary facilities where necessary; • Cleaning and restoration of affected areas. Quantity and volume: The quantity and volume of construction and installation works are approximate and include the reconstruction and construction of the water supply network with diameters, building water supply connections, chambers with pressure regulators, fire hydrants, excavation and restoration works, according to the approved investment project and the bill of quantities for the designated position. The exact quantities and volume of construction and installation works are determined in the approved investment project and the attached bill of quantities for the designated position and are an integral part of the tender documentation. The construction activities for designated position No. 1 cover the following main types of work: - excavation works – 13,380 m3; - sand bedding – 4,108 m3; - gravel bedding – 12,615 m3; - installation of PE water pipes, fittings, and valves – 13,960 m; - installation of steel pipes – 2 m; - dismantling and restoration of asphalt pavement – 8,896 m2; - dismantling and restoration of crushed stone pavement – 206.41 m2; - formwork; - reinforcement; - concrete works; - installation of steel reinforcement. All construction and installation works...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 28, 2026. Last refreshed 23 days ago. Original language: bg. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About ОБЩИНА ШУМЕН
ОБЩИНА ШУМЕН has issued 76 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 57 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Bulgaria. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Bulgaria. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 1, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by ОБЩИНА ШУМЕН in Bulgaria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €1,762,407 - €1,762,407. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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