| Overview : Subject: Urgent stabilization and sheltering of 12 heritage buildings affected by the explosions in Beirut Dear Sir/Madam, On the 4 August 2020 explosions that occurred in the port of Beirut, killing over 220 people, injuring over 6,500 and displacing some 300,000 people. The impact of the explosions extended six kilometers from the epicenter, causing what can be categorized as ‘severe damage’ in the surrounding districts; ‘moderate’ damage over 10 kilometer distance; and ‘light’ damage up to 20 kilometers. The explosions impacted the most historic neighborhoods of Beirut, including Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhail, with a high concentration of heritage assets and Creative and Cultural Industry (CCI) businesses. The preliminary assessment undertaken by the Directorate General of Antiquities (DGA) of Lebanon immediately after the explosions identified around 640 heritage buildings that were affected by the blast, 40 of which are in a critical situation requiring urgent interventions to avoid their collapse. The stabilization work and sheltering are an urgent need considering the potential severe impact of the rainy season that usually starts in the month of October. Within this context, UNESCO invites interested contractors, companies to participate to the pre-qualification process related to the project entitled: Urgent stabilization and sheltering of 12 heritage buildings affected by the explosions in Beirut which includes: Consolidation/propping and protection/sheltering of 12 buildings located in
the districts of Rmeil and Medawar. It is expected that invitations to bid will be made during month of December 2020, in depends of the project and requirements. Prequalification will be conducted through UNESCO administrative and financial procedures. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut – Lebanon.
Application for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below by 4 December 2020 at 3:00 pm Beirut Local Time, and be clearly marked “
Application to Pre-qualification for “Urgent stabilization and sheltering of 12 heritage buildings affected by the explosions in Beirut”
Address:
UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut
Att: Office of the Director
Facing Sports City- Ahmad El Assaad Street , Bir Hassan, Beirut Lebanon
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