Humanity & inclusion (HI) Invites Eligible Bidders for the Special Need Items_ Guidance for Resource Rooms/Safer Spaces in Schools
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CALL FOR TENDER - (CFT)
Special Need Items_ Guidance for Resource Rooms/Safer Spaces in Schools
Reference No. HI/ETH/LOG/CFT/008/2026
Date of publication of CFT Notice: 15 May 2026
Deadline for the receipt of tenders: 29 May 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Humanity & inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs and improving their living conditions. HI is a non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making organization and would like to buy the below Guidance for resource rooms items/safer spaces in schools.
FOR ALL LEVELS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
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Category |
Item |
Purpose |
Quantity |
Image |
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Disability focus |
1.Magnifying glasses ( handheld) |
Supports learners with low vision to read text, see details in diagrams and worksheets |
10 |
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2.Adapted paper (e.g. raised line, highlighted lines, letters to trace over, templates etc ) |
Supports handwriting alignment and fine motor development |
50 |
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3.Adaptive grip for pencils |
Improves pencil control for learners with motor difficulties |
20 |
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4.Slantboard / easel |
Improves posture and visual access; reduces strain |
15 |
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5.Dictation devices |
Supports learners with writing difficulties or dyslexia; enables oral responses |
6 |
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5.Visual schedule board (with removable symbols)- Can be done with the starter kit |
Supports learners with autism, anxiety, or intellectual disabilities in understanding daily routines |
16 |
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6.Emotion cards Can be done with the starter kit |
Helps learners identify and communicate emotions in safer spaces & in psychosocial support groups |
30 |
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7.Wall charts ( in high contrast print, large font, and with braille overlays if appropriate) Can be done with the starter kit |
Improves access to core content for learners with visual impairments |
200 |
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8.Noise-reduction headphones |
Supports learners sensitive to noise (autism, ADHD, trauma-affected learners) |
6 |
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Starter kit for school to make their own educational materials:
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Item |
Purpose |
Quantity |
image |
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1. Laminator |
Makes durable visual supports and learning materials |
4 |
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2. Laminating paper |
Protects frequently used materials |
600 |
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3. Strong colored card |
Creates visual aids, flashcards, schedules |
600 |
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4. Glue/scissors/mark ers/tape/rulers |
Basic material production |
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5. String, wool, pipe cleaners |
Create tactile letters and shapes |
60 |
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FOR PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
· Important to select only the required materials for primary and secondary schools.
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Category |
Item |
Purpose |
Quantity |
Image |
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Literacy |
1.Alphabet |
Multi-sensory |
80 |
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letters (large |
phonics learning |
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size, with |
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tactile |
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systems |
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such as |
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vowels in |
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the same |
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textures, |
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consonants |
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in the same |
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texture) |
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2.Key word cards and posters (English and local language) |
Supports vocabulary development |
100 |
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3.Education al puzzles and games (memory games, match word to image games, syllable counting games) |
Reinforces phonics, memory, syllables |
600 |
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4.Easy read reading books. ( books with only a few words per page) |
Builds reading confidence |
600 |
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5.Large font reading books. |
Accessible for low vision learners |
100 |
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6.Story sequencing cards (can be made with starter kit) |
Develops comprehension skills |
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7.Picture communicate on cards (can be made with starter kit) |
Supports non- verbal learners |
200 |
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Numeracy |
1.Magnetic or wooden numbers |
Concrete number recognition |
60 |
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2.Counters ( large and easy to grip) |
Hands-on counting and grouping |
200 |
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3.Measuring equipment |
Teaches practical math skills |
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4.Hundred squares ( large font, high colour contrast) |
Number pattern understanding |
100 |
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5.Number lines ( create large font versions and tactile versions) (can be made with starter kit) |
Supports addition/subtraction |
50 |
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6.Small bricks for counting (can be any manipulative like bottle caps) |
Low-cost manipulatives for counting |
100 |
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7.Shape sorting kit |
Develops geometry concepts |
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8.Abacus |
To perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) |
60 |
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Disability focus |
1.Visual timer |
Supports time awareness and transitions |
6 |
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2.Braille Writer (Parkinson) |
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2 |
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3.Braille paper |
Braille paper is a thick stock paper used specifically |
200 Rim |
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with braille printers. |
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4.Slate and Stylus |
Tool used by the blind to write text which can be read through touch |
30 |
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1. Key Provisions:
- Bidders may decide to supply ALL or PART of the above listed vehicles. (Note that ability to supplying All is an added value).
- All bidders must reflect their Delivery Time in terms of number of WEEKS beginning from signing of the contract.
- The Final Quantity to be Ordered may vary up to 25% Above or Below.
- HI reserves the right to award the whole supply for ONE Supplier/Importer.
- HI reserves the right to award the supply for TWO or MORE Suppliers/Importers if found necessary and agreed upon.
2. Submission TECHNICAL:
ONE Original Technical in a sealed envelope and ONE Copy of Technical in a sealed Envelope must be submitted. The technical envelope must contain the following documents:
- Renewed business license for the year 2018 E.C
- VAT Registration certificate
- TIN Registration Certificate
- Tax Clearance
- Company profile showing experience in the importation or supply of related or similar items above
- Any Credentials showing experience in similar supplies to any entity.
3. Submission FINANCIAL:
ONE Original and ONE Copy Financial must be submitted in SEPARATE ENVELOPES. This financial quotation must be given in the following way.
- Financial Quotation must be submitted only by filling price in a sequential order.
- Price must be given INCLUSIVE of VAT and any other applied taxes.
- Each envelope and every page of the document inside must be duly stamped
Deviation from the above two Technical & Financial Submission instruction results in
Immediate Disqualification.
Address to Collect & Submit the Tender Document is:
Humanity & Inclusion Office
Off Ring Road, Next to TH Bon Royal Hotel/3rd Floor
Bole Japan Area, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Tel: Office: +251 91 290 4343
4. Date of Collecting the Tender Document
Potential bidders must obtain the Tender documents from the above-Mentioned Address starting from 15th of May 2026.
5. Date of Submission
From 18th of May 2026 @ 09:00 AM – 29th of May 2026 @4:00 PM
Any submission arriving later than 4:00 PM on 29th of May 2026 will not be accepted.
6. Bid Opening
Bid will be opened in Closed Session.
7. Bid Evaluation
HI reserves the right to conduct Evaluation based on its internal procedure and best interest of the organization.
HI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE BID IN PART OR IN FULL AND
SELECT ANY BIDDER BASED ON ITS BEST INTEREST.
Tender details
- Deadline: 2026-05-29
- Bid closing time: 16:00
- Bid opening: 2026-05-29 16:00
- Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
- Region: Addis Ababa
- Publishing entity: Humanity and Inclusion (HI)
- Buyer TIN: 0003312016
- Buyer address: Off Ring Road, Next to TH BonRoyal Hotel/ on DRC Building, 3rd Floor Bole Japan Area
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Posted at: 2026-05-15T09:11:40.000Z
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