Addis Ababa Science and Technology University: Procurement of WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER LINE Works. (DESIGN,BUILD and OPERATE)

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https://production.egp.gov.et/egp/bids/report/tendering/3deb1055-e95a-4784-bfe5-8096e5aad56d/open

Reference Number: AASTU-ICB-W-0064-2018-BID-Open Lot Reference: AASTU/ICB/W/041/2018/BID

Procurement Information

• Procurement Type: Bidding
• Procurement Method: Open
• Market Type: International
• Envelope Type: two envelop
• Category: Works

Procuring Entity

Organization: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Contact Information

Address: Bishoftu Express way

Town: Addis Ababa

Country: Ethiopia

P.O. Box: 16417

Post Code: +251

Telephone: +251 018960787

Email: presidentoffice@aastu.edu.et

Office: Block 62 1st floor

Important Dates

• Invitation Date: May 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
• Submission Deadline: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Opening Schedule: Jun 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
• Clarification Deadline: May 24, 2026, 5:00 PM

Eligibility Requirements

Participation Fee: 200

Bid Security: 2000000 ETB

Joint Venture: Required

Bid Security Forms (Local): CPO, Bank_Guarantee

Bid Security Forms (Foreign): CPO, Bank/Wire Transfer, Bank_Guarantee

Qualification Requirements

• Historical Financial PerformanceSubmission of audited balance sheets or if not required by the law of the bidder’s country, other financial statements acceptable to the Employer, for the last five (5) years to demonstrate the current soundness of the bidders financial position and its prospective long term profitability.Reference: 1.15
• Key Contractor's EquipmentBidder must provide ownership or leased agreement for key equipment listed below amongst stated on evaluation part of the bid: Concrete batch plant, Crane 10 tones capacity and truck crane. Reference: 1.15
• General Experience of the FirmExperience under similar contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management contractor for at least the last ten (10) years prior to the applications submission deadline, and with activity in at least nine (9) months in each year.Reference: 1.15
• Specific Experience of the firm(b) For the above or other contracts executed during the period stipulated in 1.4.2(a) above, a minimum experience in the following key activities shall be considered:Design and installation of at least two wastewater treatment plant with a minimum capacity of 2,200m3 of treated water per day.Reference: 1.15
• Manufacturer AuthorizationThe Bidder is responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer or producer complies with the client requirements of ITB 4 and 5 and must present manufacturer authorization for the listed electromechanical equipment’s.The bidder must provide warranty and Manufacturer Authorization from the respective manufactures for the proposed major Electromechanical units and Pipe as listed below:Reference: 4
  • Screener, Screening compactors, ABR screen, Grit removal units, Pumps (Drain pumps, Submersible pumps, Lifting pumps, Recirculation pumps, Chemical & polyelectrolyte dosing pumps, Sludge feed screw pumps, Equalization pump, Supernatant pump), Scrapers (Clarifier Sludge Scraper, Scrapers on grit channels, Bridge & scraper system on PST & FCT, Thickening & mixing sludge scraper, system for sludge thickeners, Scum and Grease Remover), Aeration units (Blowers and aerators, Compressors, Coarse & Fine diffusers, Static mixers, Submersible propeller mixers), Chlorinator, Sludge dewatering Unit (Belt Press), Odor treatment equipment, Electrical & PLC control panels, Networking Equipment & SCADA and Telemetry, Standby Generators, Major Laboratory Equipment’s and uPVC Sewer Pipe
• NationalityNationality in accordance with ITC Clause 4.2.Reference: 4.2
• Historical Financial PerformanceSubmission of audited balance sheets and other financial statements as required in the BDS Clause 17, for the last years to demonstrate the current soundness of the Bidder's financial position and its prospective long term profitabilityReference: 37.5 (b)(c)
• Equipment for the implementation of the contractThe Bidder must demonstrate that it will have available for the implementation of the contract the following equipment listed hereafter: Equipment Type and Characteristics and Minimum Number Required Reference: 37.4 (f)(g)
• Pending litigationAll pending litigation shall in total not represent more than percent of the Bidder’s net worth and shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder.Reference: 37.4 (e)
• History of nonperforming contractsNon-performance of a contract did not occur within the last years prior to the deadline for Bid submission, based on all information on fully settled disputes or litigation. A fully settled dispute or litigation is one that has been resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Mechanism under the respective contract, and where all appeal instances available to the bidder have been exhausted.Reference: 37.4 (d)
• Specific experienceThe Bidder has successfully participated as contractor or subcontractor, in at least contracts within the last years, each with a value of at least , that have been successfully and substantially Reference: 37.4 (c)
• Financial ResourcesThe Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet the following cash-flow requirement: Reference: 37.5 (a)(e)
• General experienceThe Bidder has successfully completed at least contracts with a budget of at least that of this contract in the past yearsReference: 37.4 (a) (b)
• Number of staffAt least staff currently work for the BidderReference: ITB 37.3 (b)
• Valid tax clearance certificate (for local contractor only)Having been submitted valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority (Domestic Bidders Only) in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6.Reference: 4.6
• VAT registration certificate (for local contractor only)Having been submitted VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority (in case of contract value of Birr 100,000.00 and above) in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6.Reference: 4.6
• Valid trade license or business organization registration certificateHaving been submitted valid trade license or business organization registration certificate issued by the country of establishment in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6.Reference: 4.6
• Debarred by decision of the FPPANot having been debarred by decision of the Public Procurement Agency from participating in public procurements for breach of its obligation under previous contracts in accordance with ITB Clause 4.3.Reference: 4.3
• Registration in the FPPA's Suppliers ListHaving been registered in the Public Procurement and Property Administration Agency's Suppliers List in accordance with ITB Clause 4.7.Reference: 4.7
• Conflict of InterestNo conflict of interest as described in ITB Clause 6.Reference: 6
• NationalityNationality in accordance with ITB 4.2 Reference: ITB 4.2
• Ineligibility based on a United Nations resolution or Employer’s country lawNot having been excluded as a result of the Employer’s country laws or official regulations, or in accordance with ITB 4.8Reference: ITB 4.8
• Bank IneligibilityNot having been declared ineligible by the Bank as described in ITB 4.4.Reference: ITB 4.4.
• Specific Experience of the Firm(c) For the above or other contracts executed during the period stipulated in (a) above, a minimum experience in the following key activities shall be considered:Operation and maintenance of at least two wastewater treatment plant with a minimum capacity of 2,200m3 of treated water per day.Reference: 1.15
• History of non-performing contractsNon-performance of a contract did not occur within the last fifteen (15) years prior to the deadline for application submission, based on all information on fully settled disputes or litigation. A fully settled dispute or litigation is one that has been resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Mechanism under the respective contract, and where all appeal instances available to the bidder have been exhausted.Reference: ITB 1.4
• Specific Experience of the Firm(a) Participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, in at least three (3) contracts within the last ten (10) years, that have been successfully and substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed Services. The similarity shall be based on the physical size, complexity, methods, technology or other characteristics as described in Section VI, Employer’s Requirements.Reference: 1.15
• Peak Annual TurnoverThe peak annual turnover calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed within the last 5 years must exceed:Reference: 37.5 (d)
  1. For Domestic Contractor, 795 million Birr
  2. For Foreign Contractor, 2,650 million Birr
  3. For joint venture (Domestic and Foreign, 1,5990 million Birr
• Pending LitigationAll pending litigation shall in total not represent more than twenty percent (20%) of the Bidder’s net worth and shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder.vReference: 1.4
• Functional GuaranteesThe following functional guarantees of the plan and installation services as stated on the TOR part of the bid must be met by the bidder:Reference: 1.15
  1. Treatment plant and sewer capacity
  2. Effluent quality
  3. Reliability Standards (unscheduled interruptions/downtime)
  4. Sludge quality
  5. Odor
  6. Noise
  7. Energy Efficiency
  8. Chemical use standard
• Peak Annual TurnoverThe peak annual turnover calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed within the last 5 years must exceed:Reference: 1.15
  1. For Domestic Contractor, 795 million Birr
  2. For Foreign Contractor, 2,650 million Birr
  3. For joint venture (Domestic and Foreign, 1,5990 million Birr
• Financial ResourcesThe Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet the following cash-flow requirement: 500 million ETB. Reference: 1.15
• Personnel for the key positionsAmong the staff mentioned in Sub-Clause 2.1 Bidder must demonstrate that it will have the personnel for the key positions that meet the following requirements; Renewed professional license shall be attached with the CV Reference: ITB 37.3 (c)

Procurement Classification

• 72140000: የከባድ ግንባታ አገልግሎቶች

Source of Fund

• Treasury

Governing Rule

The Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Terms and Conditions

The University has the right to cancel the Bid partially or fully.

Bidding Logistics

Site Visit: Allowed

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-06-23
• Bid closing time: 10:00
• Bid opening: 2026-06-23 10:30
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
• Bid bond: 2000000 ETB
• Bid document price: 200 ETB
• Published: May 14, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-05-14T11:35:03.000Z