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Preserving Heritage Properties and Upgrading Informal Settlement within historical sites in Qalai Tajik of Foladi Valley in Bamiyan province

UNESCO

Published: Aug 9, 2026

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNESCO - Invitation to bid

This is a works contract in the culture and heritage and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Roads and Heritage Preservation. Located in Afghanistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 29, 2026.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for civil works in the culture and heritage 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

Agency: UNESCO | Reference: AFG26ITB006 | Type: Invitation to bid Preserving Heritage Properties and Upgrading Informal Settlement works in this ITB cover the following activities:Lining of a drain/canal from the historical site of Qalai Tajik coming down through Qalai Tajik village and joining the main canal flowing in Foladi valley. The length of the drain is 175m with width of 1-1.5m and depth of 1.5 to 3m.Construction of culverts: Construction of 3 culverts, two box culverts and one pipe culverts as per specifications and BoQ.Improvement of access road: The access road through Qalai Tajik village from asphalt road that is 200m long, with cutting, filling, gravelling, watering, compaction as per BoQ.Footpath/steps: The access footpath and steps from the access road through Qalai Tajik village up to historical site and caves with the length of 300m for footpaths and 65m steps.Installation of Gabion boxes for reducing flood erosion: The flood flowing within historical sites (in front of the cliff) requires 6 speed breakers of gabion boxes.Fencing the historical site/cliff: The cliff at the historical site requires proper fencing with installation of metallic pillars and proper/strong mesh with entry control gate that only authorized people can go inside. The total length of the fencing is 85m, with a height of 2m. The detailed specifications are provided in drawings and BoQ.Installation of Doors: Locally best quality doors should be installed in the caves in the historical site. The size of the door is 2mx1m and the total number is 20 doors.Construction of animal shelter: Six shelters (a room with size 10m x 4.5m) with all accessories (foundation, stone masonry, brick masonry, floor, roofing, plasters, door, windows) as per detailed drawings and BoQ. DOCUMENTS AND LINKS: • Foladi Bamiyan BoQ.xlsx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310286&documentId=2074405 • Foladi bamiyan Final Drawings .PDF: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310286&documentId=2074412 • Form AM10-15 AFG26ITB006 Conservation Work in Qalai Tajik of Foladi Valley in Bamiyan.docx: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310286&documentId=2074414 • Promoting sustainability for procurement Contracts.pdf: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadDocument?noticeId=310286&documentId=2074415 • Download all documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/DownloadAllDocuments?noticeId=310286 CONTACT: • Email: e.procurement@unesco.org

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace and was originally published on August 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UNESCO

UNESCO has issued 191 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 32 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. Tenders span 10 countries including Senegal, Uzbekistan, and Mozambique. Notices are distributed via UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace. Most recent publication: August 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Afghanistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 29, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNESCO in Afghanistan. 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 Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.