VSF Germany invites bids for the construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of water schemes, and the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of hybrid solar submersible AC pumps in Afar, Oromia (Borena), and South Ethiopia Regions.

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION

AND SOLAR UGRADING OF WATER SCHEMES

VSF Germany is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), invites interested bidders for the Construction, and rehabilitation and expansion of existing water schemes and Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Hybrid Solar Submersible AC Pump with all Accessories for existing diesel powered water schemes, in Afar, Oromia (Borena) and South Ethiopia Regions through the project entitled "Drought Emergency Response (DER-BOASS" funded by Department of States.

Tender reference number: Tender Ref No: VSF-G/ETH/2026/10 DOS DER- BOASS Project in Afar, Oromia, and South Ethiopia Regions, Ethiopia Financing by: Department of State

1. Assignments:

1.1 Construction, rehabilitation and expansion of water schemes

1.2 solar Upgrading Region

Eligible bidders of the category of GC & GWWC five (5) and above for 1.1, other contractors for the supply of solar works for the Design, supply, install, and commission solar pumps for 1.2 works, are invited to participate in the bid upon submission of copies of all relevant renewed licenses, VAT & tax payer's registration certificate.

2. Tendering will be conducted through open local tender procedure.

3. Bidders must bid for all sites within a lot. Partial offers within a lot will result in automatic rejection. However, bidders may submit offers for one or more lots, and each lot will be evaluated independently.

4. The tender document can be obtained from April 29, 2026 to May 8, 2026 during office hours from VSF Germany Country Office in Addis Ababa, Afar field office in Semera, Borena field office in Yabello, and South Ethiopia field office in Turmi. Please use these contacts for further clarifications: Tel. +251 91 116 4089 for Addis Ababa, +251 91 388 7436/ +251 92 927 7672 for Afar field office in Semera, 251 91 968 2570/ +251 91 194 2618 for Borena field office in Yabello and +251 91 641 3923/ +251 91 685 3577 for South Ethiopia Field Office in Turmi.

5. Bids must be clearly marked by "bidders name, address, legal stamp and reference number: VSF-G/ETH/2026/10 DOS DER-BOASS Ethiopia Project.

6. All bids must be accompanied by a tender guarantee amounting to one percent (1%) of the total bid amount including VAT in the form of C.P.O. Any other form of tender guarantee shall not be accepted. CPO must be attached in the original technical document.

7. Bidders must submit one original marked "original" and one copy signed in the same way as the original and marked "copy" for technical and financial proposal by stating the title with sealed envelope;

• At or before Monday 2:00pm, May 11, 2026 to Addis Ababa Country office for solar upgrade works,
• at or before 3:30 P.M. (after noon) Monday, May 11, 2026 to Afar field office in Semera for construction/rehabilitation works in Afar,
• at or before 2:00 P.M. (afternoon) Monday, May 11, 2026 to Borena field office in Yabello for construction/rehabilitation works in Oromia/Borena,

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders and/or their official representatives who wish to attend on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM (afternoon) in Addis Ababa for solar upgrade works, at 4:00 PM (afternoon) in Semera for Afar construction/rehabilitation works, at 2:30 PM (afternoon) in Yabello for Borena construction/ rehabilitation works.

9. Bidders should know the contexts of the construction sites.

10. Failure to comply with any of the conditions indicated above will result in automatic rejection. .

11. The Organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF -Germany)

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-05-11
• Publishing entity: Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany)
• Bid bond: 1%
• Published: Apr 29, 2026