The Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) invites bids for the supply and delivery of a new electric vehicle with specific technical specifications.

Invitation to Bid (IFB)

Company Name: Finnish Refugee Council

Procurement

Procurement of Electric Vehicle

Introduction

Finnish Refugee Council (FRC) (www.refugeecouncil.fi) is an international non governmental organization with Head Office in Helsinki.

FRC advocates for the rights of refugees, displaced populations and migrants, and supports their new beginnings. By reinforcing equality and creating opportunities for everyone to lead a good life, FRC promotes the establishment of stable and peaceful societies.

Education forms the foundation of an equal society, and FRC's activities in Ethiopia place emphasis on capacity building for the most vulnerable members of societies and supports their active participation in communities, thus strengthening basic democratic structures. At the core of FRC's work is inclusion of vulnerable groups and therefore, special emphasis is placed on the protection of persons with disabilities, women and youth in all activities.

FRC has been registered in Ethiopia and accorded legal personality with Registry Number 4184 on 11th of June 2019 as a Foreign Organization.

Objective of the Procurement

The objective is to procure a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly electric vehicle to support the FRC operations.

Technical Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Vehicle Type: Electric Vehicle (EV)
• Manufacturing year : 2025
• Seating Capacity: Minimum 4 persons
• Battery Capacity: 40-50KVVh (Lithium)
• Power Output: 90-110 Hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Safety Features: Seat belts, lights, reverse alarm, Cameras
• Condition: Brand new
• Max Speed: 110-150 km/h

Scope of Supply:

• Supply and deliver the vehicle to FRC Ethiopia office
• Provide user manual and technical documentation
• Battery warranty

Delivery

• Location FRC Ethiopia Office
• Delivery Time: Within 5-10 days after contract signing

Professional Standards:

Supplier must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the FRC Code of Conduct.

Required Documents:

• Valid trade license
• TIN & VAT certificate
• Technical specification of the vehicle
• Financial quotation (in ETB, VAT inclusive)
• Delivery timeline
• Warranty details

Evaluation Criteria

• Price - 80%
• Time of delivery 20%

Payment Terms

Payment will be made via bank transfer as per FRC policy. Bid Submission Instructions

• Bids must be submitted in sealed envelope
• Submission Deadline: Ten (10) days from the date of the advertisement in the newsletter
• Submission Address: Finnish Refugee Council Ethiopia Office Bole Sub city I Woreda 02 I Block No. 40, Parcel 37, 4th Floor/

FRC Rights

FRC reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, cancel the procurement process, or negotiate with selected bidders.

Ethical Considerations

FRC has zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, and unethical practices. Any attempt to influence the procurement process will lead to disqualification.

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-04-20
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid closing (note): Ten (10) days from the date of the advertisement in the newsletter
• Bid opening: 2026-04-20 17:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: The Finnish Refugee Council (FRC)
• Buyer TIN: 0070853407
• Published: Apr 10, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-04-11T07:36:24.000Z