1,234 Housing Units E1: Contractor Tender for Buyers
1,234 Housing Units in E1: The Tender That Turns Vision Into Reality
The publication of the tender for 1,234 housing units in E1 on August 18, 2026, is one of the most tangible steps the project has seen since its approval. This tender is designated for the southern part of the E1 plan, and it is part of the total quota of 3,401 housing units approved by the Supreme Planning Council in August 2025. In this article, we explain exactly what the tender includes, who is entitled to submit bids, and what it means for anyone planning to purchase an apartment in the area.
The Tender Structure: What the Southern Section Includes
The new tender focuses on the southern part of the E1 area, considered the first area where actual development will begin, partly due to its proximity to existing infrastructure and the access roads already planned as part of the framework agreement signed in September 2025. This agreement, worth ₪3 billion, includes the expansion of Route 437, a second transportation route to Jerusalem via the Mount Merkam area, and new access roads – all critical infrastructure enabling the construction tenders to move forward with confidence.
Who Can Submit a Bid?
Construction tenders of this kind are generally open to contractors and construction companies with the appropriate classification in the Contractors Registry, proven experience in projects of similar scale, and financial stability examined by the publishing committee. This is a public tender following the first construction tender (460/2025) already published in January 2026, with a submission deadline set for March 2026. In other words, this is an ongoing process of releasing land for construction in stages – not a one-time event.
| Stage | Date | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Planning approval | August 2025 | 3,401 units |
| Framework agreement | September 2025 | ₪3 billion in infrastructure |
| First construction tender | January 2026 | Tender 460/2025 |
| Additional tender | August 2026 | 1,234 units in the southern section |
What This Means for Future Apartment Buyers
For anyone planning to buy an apartment in the area in the future, a contractor tender is usually the beginning of a long process: after the winners are selected, infrastructure work is required, building permits must be obtained, and only afterward are the apartments actually marketed to the public. Still, the current stage is exactly the moment to start learning about the area, follow its progress, and consider nearby housing options that already exist today – such as the current listings of apartments for sale in Ma'ale Adumim.
The Impact on the Local Housing Market
Such a large volume of new housing units – together with about 3,500 additional units in the neighboring Tzipor Midbar neighborhood, totaling roughly 7,000 new apartments in the Ma'ale Adumim area – could significantly affect the local housing market in the medium and long term, both in terms of supply and the development of public infrastructure, commerce, and employment. This is a process worth following closely, especially for anyone looking to get ahead of the market.
An Important Distinction: Contractor Tender vs. Direct Purchase From a Developer
It's important to clarify a point that confuses many clients: the tender for 1,234 housing units is a public tender between contractors and construction companies and the Israel Land Authority, not a tender where the general public submits bids directly for an apartment purchase. The general public will enter the picture only at a later stage – after the tender winners begin construction and marketing of the apartments. Therefore, anyone interested in a future purchase in the area should follow the future marketing announcements of the winning contractors, rather than submit a bid for the tender itself.
Continue Reading – Everything You Need to Know
For the full picture, we recommend also reading about the historic tender launched after 30 years, about how a contractor tender works and how it differs from buying directly from a private developer, and about the official timeline for the start of infrastructure and construction work. You can also get a general picture of the area on the Ma'ale Adumim page.
Want to Be the First to Know?
Merkaz HaNechasim Ma'ale Adumim closely follows every stage of the E1 tenders and guides clients who want to understand the practical significance of the project for them. Visit the full project page and contact us for free, personal advice.