Mothers and Children Multi-sectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) invites eligible suppliers to bid for the provision of 10,000-litre water tankers for humanitarian response in Ethiopia.

Invitation for Tender

Bid Announcement No. MCMDO-07/2026

Mothers and Children Multi-sectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an indigenous, non-governmental, and non-profit organization established in 1997.It is re-registered in accordance with the Civil Societies Organization (CSO) Proclamation No. 1113/2019, with certificate number 0022.

Currently, MCMDO is implementing a multi-sectoral humanitarian response project across various regions of Ethiopia, targeting communities affected by conflict and drought. As part of this initiative, MCMDO provides an Integrated Multisectoral Rapid Life- Saving Response to Disease Outbreaks and Acute Malnutrition in collaboration with UNOCHA/EHF, 2nd Reserve Allocation 2026. A key component of this response involves the procurement and positioning of a 10,000-liter water container

MCMDO hereby invites eligible and qualified suppliers to submit bids for the provision of 10,000-litre water tanker supplies to support vulnerable communities.

Invitation to Bid Available Online

Interested bidders are advised that the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents can be collected from our official website. Please visit www.mcmdo.org/bid to download the full bid package and instructions.

Eligibility Requirements for 10,000 Water Tanker Suppliers

MCMDO considers tenderers as eligible suppliers when they fulfil the following requirements: The bidders should Share Our Mission and Vision - Bidders must demonstrate a clear understanding of and alignment with our organization's mission and vision. - This can be expressed through a brief statement in the proposal outlining how their values, operations, or goals support our charitable objectives.

• Regulatory Compliance

Bidders must be compliant with all applicable national and international regulations governing the manufacture and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Valid license from the relevant authority. & Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Experience and Qualification

Bidders should provide evidence of previous experience in supplying water tanker Supplies. This includes:

• A list of similar contracts completed in the past two years.
• References from at least three previous clients.
• Quality Assurance

Bidders must demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance by providing:

• Certificates of Analysis (COA) for products offered.
• Evidence of quality control measures in place.
• The warranty for the water tanker should be more than one year
• Local Registration

Suppliers must be locally registered with a valid Certificate of Competency issued by the appropriate credentialing authority.

• Trade License

Suppliers should have a renewed Trade License for the current year.

• Tax Documentation

VAT registration certificate, taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). and a current tax clearance certificate indicating eligibility to participate in public tenders.

• Bid Security

Bidders shall provide bid security in the form of a Cash Payment Order (CPO) amounting to 2% of their bid offer or/or bank guarantee, made out in the name of Mothers and Children Multi-sectoral Development Organization (MCMDO). The bid security must remain valid for a minimum of one month from the bid submission deadline.

• Product Availability

Suppliers must be able to confirm product availability and delivery timelines, including:

• Lead time for the delivery of the water tanker.
• Capacity to fulfill the order size as specified in the tender.

Bid Submission Requirements

• Price Listings

Bidders must provide a complete set of price listings in accordance with the specified requirements. Each item must have its unit clearly stated.

• Submission Location

Tender documents should be submitted to: MCMDO Head Office, Yeka Sub City, woreda 08, Shola Gebeya, Around School of Tomorrow.

Supply Delivery

Bidders must agree to deliver the supplies within 7 /Seven Working days to the Addis Ababa Head Office

Bid Closing and Opening

• The bid will close 5 / five working days after the advertisement date in the newspaper (on May 06/2026).
• Bids will be opened at Addis Ababa MCMDO Head Office on May 07, 2026, at 5:00 AM local time in the presence of bidders or their legal representatives.

Rights Reserved

MCMDO reserves the right to accept or reject any part or all of the bids submitted.

For further information, interested bidders may contact us at: Phone: +251 912503355 or 09 22 20 99 98

Email: Bid@mcmdo.org

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-05-06
• Publishing entity: Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO)
• Bid bond: 2%
• Published: Apr 29, 2026