Development Expertise Center (DEC) Invites Eligible Bidders for the Procurement of eucalyptus poles to construct upgradable emergency shelters for newly arrived South Sudanese refugees.

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INVITATION FOR BID- URGENT

DEC a National CSO established in 2007, re-registered in May 2019 as per the new Authority for CSO Proclamation by the Ethiopian government bearing a registration number of 0009 Its objective to contribute towards the national development efforts through integrated decentralized and sustainable program interventions.

Development Expertise Center (DEC) is a National Civil Society Organization (CSO) aspires to see all children and Youth Well- being fostered. The organization has Five major program areas; Child well-being and Education Development. Gender and Life Skill Development, Employable Skill Development, Advocacy and Humanitarian Emergency Response Program. DEC works In Six National Regional States of Afar Amhara, Benshangul Gumuz, Gambela. Oromia, Tigray, and Addis Ababa City Administration,

In line with the above mission and objectives. DEC wants to undertake upgradable emergency shelter construction for south Sudan new arrival refugees with financial support from ECHO/Plan international Ethiopia. Hence, DEC invites all interested & eligible bidders that are qualified, technically competent, and have a valid license of Logs and Timber, construction material's suppliers and renewed license for the current Ethiopian FY 2018/2025GC to response to the South Sudanese refugees settled at Luak dong, Gambella region Bidders can collect the bid document from the DEC head office during working hours from May 17, 2026, to May 22, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

N.B. price shall be filled, including 15% tax.

Therefore, all interested & eligible bidders who are capable, qualified, and technically competent and have a valid license for the current Ethiopian FY 2018 can submit their Documents.

Note that:

a. The settlement site is at Makuey wereda Luakdong site 2km from Adura kebele and 150 km from Gambella city

b. The Supplier Should Have Renewed Its License of the Year.

c. Development Expertise Center reserves the right to reject any or all bids-

d. Late applying bids will not be accepted

e. Bidders should indicate the price includes 15% VAT.

f. Supplier should submit CPO 2%

g. Bids should only apply between May 17 to May 22,2026

Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at 10:30 am (4:30 local time) on May, 23, 2026, at the Gambella Area office and head office at the same time.

For more information, please contact the DEC office at

Address: +251 116189184/85 A.A

Gambella: -0910064729/096583 2321/0936418706

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-05-22
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-05-23 10:30
• Region: Gambela
• Publishing entity: Development Expertise Center (DEC)
• Buyer TIN: 0004224316
• Buyer address: Around Shola Market
• Bid bond: 2%
• Published: May 17, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-05-18T11:40:47.000Z
• Buyer website: https://decethiopia.org/