Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia invites qualified suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of woodworking and furniture-making machinery and equipment, divided into two lots.

INVITATION TO BID
Supply and Delivery of Woodworking and Furniture Making Machinery & Equipment
Ref #: AeA/Eth/ITB/005/2026

Ayuda en Acción (AeA) is an International non-governmental organization established in 1981 in Spain. It has a global commitment to tackling the structural causes of poverty, inequality, and exclusion by promoting the development of people's capacities to achieve their aspirations to lead a dignified life sustainably. Ayuda en Acción works in 18 countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, including Spain and Portugal.

In Ethiopia, AeA has been implementing development and humanitarian programs since 2018, focusing on market systems, employment, education, food security, climate resilience, gender equality, and social protection.

Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia invites qualified, experienced, and reputable suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of woodworking and furniture-making machinery and equipment.

Scope of Supply

Note: Detailed technical specifications required standards are provided in the full tender document.

Eligibility and Requirements

Interested bidders must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Valid and renewed business license in the relevant category
• TIN certificate and VAT registration certificate.
• Company profile demonstrating relevant experience
• Evidence of similar contracts/POs/testimonies (INGOs, government institutions, or private sector)
• Technical catalogues, brochures, or datasheets
• Warranty declaration and after-sales service commitment
• Delivery and installation schedule

Bid Document Access

A complete set of tender documents can be accessed online and downloaded free of charge from www.2merkato.com Bidders are strongly advised to regularly check the platform for any updates, clarifications, or addenda.

Submission Instructions

Bids must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial), enclosed in one outer sealed envelope clearly marked:

Envelope Requirements:

• Technical Proposal: Eligibility documents, company profile, experience, technical compliance, catalogues, delivery & installation plan.
• Financial Proposal: Completed price schedule in ETB (including transportation, delivery, and installation costs)
• Submission Address: Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia – Country Office, Gerji Mebrat, on the road to Egziabher Ab, next to Global Bank, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline and Opening

• Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM (4:3wood work furniture-making furniture-making wood work wood work0 Local Time)
• Bid Opening: May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM (5:00 Local Time) Late submissions will be rejected.

Evaluation Criteria

Bids will be evaluated based on, but not limited to:

Compliance with technical specifications, Supplier experience and past performance, Delivery and installation capacity, Warranty and after-sales service, and financial offer (cost-effectiveness / best value for money)

Clarifications and Contact: For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact the Procurement and

Logistics Unit:  sahmed@ayudaenaccion.org / bendale@ayudaenaccion.org !   +251 11 667 0930 / +251 11 673 3400

Ayuda en Acción Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, cancel or modify the tender process at any stage, Award the contract fully or partially (by lot)

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-05-08
• Publishing entity: Ayuda en Accion Ethiopia
• Published: May 02, 2026