The Kosovo Presidency has awarded a tender for a feasibility study for the construction of a new official building in the “New Pristina” area. The initial projected value of the contract was €25,000, but the final agreement was signed for approximately €14,000, according to Reporteri.net.
Four companies submitted bids for the tender, with prices ranging from €13,924 to €23,364. The contract was ultimately awarded to the group offering the lowest price, comprising FST Engineering SH.P.K, AL Engineering SH.P.K, and GJEO-PROJEKT SH.P.K. The contract was granted yesterday, with the signing scheduled for today.
Changes from Previous Plans
Earlier proposals included luxury features such as a private suite for the President, family rooms, study and dining rooms, a private garden, and a balcony. In the revised tender, these luxury specifications were removed.
The new plan focuses on functional and ceremonial spaces, including:
- Offices for the President and staff
- Rooms for official and tête-à-tête meetings
- Ceremonial areas, including reception halls, credential rooms, and press conference facilities
- Spaces for presidential library and support services
- Outdoor areas for state ceremonies and military parades
- Landscaping, tree planting, and official parking
According to the tender notice, the purpose of the project is to analyze technical, security, economic, environmental, and functional aspects of constructing the Presidency building in line with institutional needs, modern construction standards, and the urban vision of New Pristina.
Presidential Statement
Following public criticism of the initial announcement, the Presidency clarified that President Vjosa Osmani never requested a private residence or luxury features.
“The conceptual plan announced previously did not have the President’s approval. Within legal frameworks, she will seek revisions to align the project with the real needs of the Republic of Kosovo. The construction is intended solely for official use, ensuring dignified workspaces, security, and proper representation of the state,” the statement said.
Currently, official receptions are held in Parliament halls, forcing visiting state leaders to encounter unsuitable conditions, including poor ventilation. The new project aims to correct this long-standing gap, providing proper ceremonial and workspaces for Kosovo’s highest office.
