In 2003, Turkey and Bulgaria agreed to participate in an EC Cross-border Co-operation (CBC) Programme. Preparations are under way for the first programme that will cover the years 2004-2006. CBC is an ongoing process that will continue beyond 2006. Under the “Development and modernisation of cross-border infrastructures” measure, a project has been identified for implementation in the programming years 2004 and 2005 involving the restoration of the Ekmekçizade Caravanserai in Edirne and its conversion into a cultural, trade and business centre. The restored caravanserai will mainly serve the needs of the local communities on both sides of the border between Turkey and Bulgaria.The specific objectives of this assignment is to provide technical assistance to support the Office of the Governor and the Special Administration of the Province in Edirne to finalise the feasibility study for the restoration of the Ekmekçizade Caravanserai, and to prepare the works tender dossiers in line with EU procurement requirement (including technical specifications and technical drawings) for the restoration works.
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Framework Contract “Culture and Information”