Istanbul Launches Tender for Repair of 8 Schools: Bids for 2026/1360987 to be Submitted via EKAP

The Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education has opened tender 2026/1360987 for comprehensive repairs of eight school buildings, with electronic submissions slated for August 10, 2026.

Tender Framework and Participation Requirements

The tender follows an open tender procedure under Article 19 of the Turkish Public Procurement Law No. 4734, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the EKAP platform.

■Participants must demonstrate over 60% experience on similar projects.

■A temporary guarantee of at least 3% of the bid amount is mandatory.

■Only domestic firms are eligible to participate.

Scope of Work and Delivery Timeline

The tender covers 8 school buildings located across Bahçelievler, Bayrampaşa, and Esenler districts. The entire scope must be completed within 60 calendar days from handover.

■Construction must commence within 5 days after contract signing.

■A single unit price will govern the entire contract.

Bid Submission Process and Evaluation Criteria

Bids will be evaluated on a price‑only basis; non‑price criteria merely satisfy minimum legal requirements.

■Bid letters, authority documents, and the temporary guarantee must be uploaded to EKAP with an e‑signature.

■Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days.

■No electronic discounting will be applied and consortium bids are prohibited.

Strategic Outlook and Market Implications

The winning contractor will secure a short‑term competitive edge in Istanbul’s public construction market and add a valuable reference for future education infrastructure projects.

■Participants can strengthen their relationships with the public sector.

■In the longer term, an increase in similar public tenders may exert downward pressure on construction material and labor costs.

Rüzgar Ersoy, Director of Fintech and Banking, monitors how public procurement influences private‑sector dynamics. Such tenders generate new risk and opportunity portfolios for credit and financing providers; firms may need to revisit liquidity management and guarantee policies.