CONSULTING SERVICES – SELECTION OF FIRMS
Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Project Name: IsDB/ISFD/GPE Joint Project “SMART-ED” – Consulting Company Services for Detailed Engineering Design and Author Supervision
Sector: Education / Infrastructure
Consulting Services: Consulting Company for Detailed Engineering Design and Author Supervision
Financing Source: Loan / Grant
Project Code: KGZ-1030
General Information
The Kyrgyz Republic has sought financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) to co-finance the IsDB/ISFD/GPE Joint Project “SMART-ED”. The Project is being implemented by the Ministry of Education (MoE) of the Kyrgyz Republic and aims to improve access to inclusive learning opportunities and enhance the quality of education for all children in the Kyrgyz Republic.
A key component of the Project is the construction, rehabilitation, and equipping of educational institutions that meet inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient design standards. The MoE intends to use part of the funds allocated for the Project to engage a consulting company for detailed engineering design and author supervision.
Scope of Services
The consulting company will provide comprehensive technical services for 32 facilities across six regions of the Kyrgyz Republic (Chui, Osh, Issyk-Kul, Talas, Jalal-Abad, and Batken).
The scope of services covers three types of facilities:
1. Type No. 1: Education Institutes – 2 facilities
- Issyk-Kul Regional Institute of Education (Karakol) – new building (928 m²) + major repairs of the old building (1,069 m²);
- Osh Regional Institute of Education (Osh) – new building (1,330 m²).
2. Type No. 2: Boarding Schools – 5 facilities
- J. Mavlyanov Boarding Gymnasium (Kerben) – 2,882 m²;
- N. Isanov Boarding Gymnasium (Kochkor-Ata) – 2,562 m²;
- Kadyrmamat uulu Abdyrazak Boarding Lyceum (Osh region, Alay district, Gulcho village) – 2,804 m²;
- Batken Regional Boarding School (Batken) – new dormitory building with canteen and assembly hall (1,000 m²) + major repairs of the academic building (804 m²);
- “Manas” Boarding School (Talas region, Bakai-Ata district, Kyzyl-Sai village) – new bathhouse-laundry facility (100 m²) + major repairs (2,475 m²).
3. Type No. 3: Premises for establishing three-hour kindergartens
- The renovation area for each facility is 150 m², with priority given to sanitary facilities and playrooms. The full list of facilities is provided in the Terms of Reference
The comprehensive services cover the full project cycle and include:
New Construction (4 facilities) (Issyk-Kul and Osh Institutes of Education, Bathhouse-laundry at “Manas” boarding school, Dormitory building with canteen/assembly hall at Batken boarding school)
Includes a full range of services:
- Pre-design works – topographic surveying, engineering-geological surveys, assessment of external utility networks, preparation of reports.
- Development of Design and Cost Estimation Documentation – all sections: master plan, architecture, structures, HVAC, water supply/sewerage, power supply, low-current systems, fire safety, energy efficiency, accessibility for people with limited mobility, landscaping, bills of quantities (BOQs) in tender format.
- Assistance in passing State Expertise – full support until the positive expert opinion is obtained.
- Development of specifications and procurement support – for equipment, furniture, and construction works.
- Author Supervision – mandatory throughout the entire construction period (30–36 months) with monthly reporting.
- Warranty Supervision – 12 months after the facilities are put into operation.
Major Repairs (6 facilities) (Includes 1 facility from Type No. 1 where major repairs of the building are envisaged, as well as all 5 facilities from Type No. 2)
Includes:
- Inspection of existing buildings – preparation of defect lists, site measurements, assessment of structural condition and engineering systems.
- Development of Design and Cost Estimation Documentation for major repairs – demolition/installation plans, architectural and structural solutions (where required), finishing works, replacement of engineering systems, installation of video surveillance, SCS, landscaping, local cost estimates.
- Development of specifications and procurement support – for equipment, furniture, and construction materials.
- Author Supervision – mandatory.
- Warranty Supervision – 12 months.
Repair of 25 preschool educational facilities (Premises for establishing three-hour kindergartens, renovation area of 150 m² each, priority – sanitary facilities and playrooms)
Includes a simplified scope of services:
- Site inspection and condition assessment – identification of defects, determination of work volumes.
- Development of Design and Cost Estimation Documentation in a reduced scope – explanatory note, architectural solutions (layout, finishing), finishing schedule for interiors and facades, schematic diagram of engineering systems (where required), fire safety measures, cost estimate.
- Development of specifications and procurement support – for furniture and simple equipment (play modules, sanitary ware, etc.).
- Author Supervision – as required.
- Warranty Supervision – 12 months.
The total duration of services is approximately 48 months from the date of mobilization.
Qualification Criteria and Shortlisting
The MoE invites eligible national consulting firms from IsDB member countries to express their interest. Interested firms must demonstrate that they possess the necessary qualifications and relevant experience to provide the services. The criteria for shortlisting include:
The firm must have proven experience in the design of major repairs or new construction of buildings. As evidence, copies of 1 (one) similar contract successfully completed within the last 5 years must be provided, along with documents confirming completion of works (acceptance certificates), as well as 1 (one) reference letter from clients for these projects. A mandatory condition for contract award is that the firm (or, in the case of a consortium, at least one of its members) holds a valid license for the development of design and cost estimation documentation of no lower than Level II, issued by the authorized body of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Proven experience in contracts financed by international financial institutions (IsDB, WB, ADB, or other multilateral development banks) is mandatory. For verification, a copy of 1 (one) such contract completed within the last 5 years is required, along with documents confirming completion of works (acceptance certificates).
Conflict of Interest
Consultants are drawn to the attention of paragraphs 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 of the IsDB Guidelines for Procurement of Consulting Services under IsDB Project Financing (April 2019, amended February 2023), available at: https://www.isdb.org/project-procurement/documents
Consulting firms may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications in the form of a consortium (joint venture) or by engaging sub-consultants. In the case of a consortium (joint venture), all partners shall bear joint and several liability for all obligations.
Selection Method
The Consultant will be selected through the Least-Cost Selection (LCS) method among qualified national firms from IsDB member countries, in accordance with the IsDB Procurement Guidelines.
Submission of Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest must be submitted (in person, by courier, or by email) in English or Russian, with the following subject line: “Expression of Interest – Consulting Company for Detailed Engineering Design and Author Supervision – KGZ-1030” not later than 15:00 (Bishkek time) on July 30, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Ministry of Education
Attention: Mr. Nurlan Atakanov
257 K. Tynystanov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Email: piuprocurementsmarted@gmail.com, piusmarted@gmail.com (mandatory copy)
Website: www.edu.gov.kg