The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (ECC-DICAC) hereby invites eligible and qualiied bidders to participate in an open competitive tender for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of electric cooking st
Description
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (ECC-DICAC) hereby invites eligible and qualiied bidders to participate in an open competitive tender for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of electric cooking stoves under three lots.
This procurement is part of the Ethiopian Church Forest Initiative Project and aims to support the use of alternative energy and promote sustainable natural resource management.
The stoves will be installed at Zeway Hamere Berhane St. Gebriel Monastery. Batu/ Zeway town. East Shewa Zane in Oromic Regional State.
Eligibility Requirements for Interested Bidders:
1. The detailed bid information is indicated below, and there is no separate bidding document to be collected from the office.
2. The bidder must demonstrate a proven track record in supplying and installing Electric Cook Stoves of similar size and. This should be supported by evidence such as completion certificates, reference letters, or previous contract documents.
3. The bidder must submit a bid security in the form of a Certified Payment Order (CPO) equivalent to two percent (2%) of the total bid price. The CPO shall serve as a guarantee of the bidder's commitment and will protect the procuring entity in the event of bid withdrawal or failure to sign the contract if awarded.
4. All interested bidders are requested to deliver SEALED BID DOCUMENT original and copy quotations (technical and financial proposals) to EOC-DICAC, till June 1, 2026, 4.00 PM
5. Bids shall be valid for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opining.
6. Bidders must attach valid Trade/ Business licensee, Registration certificate. Taxpayer certificate. VAT registration, tax clearance supported by eligible licensed auditors and good performance evidence and past work experience in related field.
Scope of Work
The assignment includes full supply, installation, testing, commissioning, handover of fully operational systems, and basic operation and maintenance orientation.
Detailed Technical Specification for Heavy-Duty Electric Stoves
Three Lots-Minimum Plate Size 700 mm × 800 mm - Suitable for Gravy/Wot Cooking for Approximately 200 People
This specification is prepared for the supply, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of heavy-duty electric stoves for institutional and monastic/community cooking purposes. The equipment shall be suitable for preparing Ethiopian gravy/wot using large cooking pots.
1. Combined Detailed Technical Specification Table
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Category |
LOT 1: One-Plate Electric Stove |
LOT 2: Two-Plate Electric Stove |
LOT 3: Four-Plate Electric Stove |
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General Description |
Heavy-duty electric stove with one solid cooking plate, suitable for institutional cooking using one large pot. |
Heavy-duty electric stove with two solid cooking plates, suitable for institutional cooking using one or two large pots. |
Industrial heavy-duty eclectic stove with four solic cooking plates, suitable for flexible/multi-pot institutional cooking. |
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Intended Use |
Cooking gravy/wot, sauce, stew, boiling, and other large-pot institutional cooking. |
Cooking gravy/wot, sauce, stew, boiling, and parallel preparation of food items. |
Cooking gravy/wat sauce, stew boiling, and multi-pot preparation for larger institutional kitchens |
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Capacity |
Suitable for approximately 150-200 people per cooking cycle. |
Suitable for approximately 150-250 people per cooking cycle: optimized for 200 people. |
Suitable for approximately 200+ people per cooking cycle, depending on number and size of pots used. |
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Number of Plates |
One (1) solid plate. |
Two (2) solid plates. |
Four (4) solid plates. |
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Plate Size |
Minimum 700 mm × 800 mm |
Minimum 700 mm × 800 mm each plate |
Minimum 700 mm × 800 mm each plate |
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Total Cooking Surface |
Approximately 700 mm × 800 mm. |
Approximately 1400 mm x 800 mm |
Approximately 1400 mm x 1600 mm, depending on layout. |
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Pot Compatibility |
Suitable for pot/base size around 700 mm x 800 mm. |
Suitable for two pots or one wider cooking arrangement; each plate shall support 700 mm x 800 mm pot/base. |
Suitable for multiple pots: each plate shal support 700 mm x 800mm pot/base. |
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Plate Type |
Solid top hot plate. |
Solid top hot plates |
Solid top hot plates |
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Cast iron or reinforced mild steel/steel solid plate. |
Cast iron or reinforced mild steel/steel solid plates. |
Cast iron or reinforced mild steel/steel solid plates. |
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Plate Thickness |
Minimum 10-15 mm or manufacturer's equivalent heavy-duty thickness. |
Minimum 10-15 mm or manufacturer's equivalent heavy-duty thickness. |
Minimum 10-15 mm or manufacturer's equivalent heavy-duty thickness. |
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Surface Finish. |
Smooth, flat, durable, corrosion-resistant cooking surface. |
Smooth, flat, durable, corrosion-resistant cooking surfaces. |
Smooth, flat, durable, corrosion-resistant cooking surfaces. |
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Power Supply |
3-phase, 380-415V, 50Hz. |
3-phase, 380-415V, 50Hz. |
3-phase, 380-415V, 50Hz. |
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Minimum Power Rating |
Minimum 8 kW. |
Minimum 12 kW total. |
Minimum 16 kW total. |
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Recommended Power Rating |
8-10 kW for better performance. |
14-16 kW for better performance. |
18-20 kW for better performance. |
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Heating System |
Electric heating elements integrated |
Independent electric heating elements beneath each plate. |
Independent electric heating elements/heating zones for each plate. |
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Temperature |
Adjustable thermostat or equivalent |
Independent thermostat/control for each plate |
Four independent thermostats/controls, one for each plate. |
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Control Panel |
Front-mounted control panel, easy to operate. |
Front-mounted control panel with separate controls. |
Central/front-mounted control panel with separate plate controls. |
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Indicators |
Power ON indicator and heating indicator light. |
Power ON and individual heating indicator lights for each plate
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Power ON, master indicator, and . heating indicator lights for each plate. |
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Safety Features |
Overheat protection, electrical protection, and circuit breaker compatibility. |
Overheat protection, electrical protection, and circuit breaker compatibility. |
Overheat protection, electrical protection, and circuit breaker compatibility. |
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Body Material |
Stainless steel body: AISI 304 preferred or equivalent heavy-duty grade. |
Stainless steel heavy-gauge body; AISI 304 preferred or equivalent. |
Stainless steel heavy-gauge body; AISI 304 preferred or equivalent. |
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Frame Structure |
Heavy-duty reinforced steel frame. |
Industrial reinforced steel frame. |
Heavy-duty Industrial reinforced steel frame. |
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Insulation |
High-temperature resistant insulation to reduce heat loss. |
Thermal insulation to improve efficiency and protect the body. |
. High-density/high-temperature insulation for continuous heavy-duty use. |
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Legs/Base |
Strong fixed legs or stand, preferably adjustable and stable. |
Strong fixed legs or stand, preferably adjustable and stable |
Strong fixed legs or stand, preferably adjustable and stable |
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Approximate Overall Dimensions |
Around 900 mm (W) x 900 mm (D) x 850 mm (H), or manufacturer equivalent. |
Around 1600 mm (W) x 900 mm (D) x 850 mm (H). or manufacturer equivalent. |
Around 1600 mm (W) x 1600 mm (D) x 850 mm or (H), or manufacturer equivalent. |
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Installation Requirement |
Supplier shall install, test, and commission at site. |
Supplier shall install, test, and commission at site. |
Supplier shall install, test, and commission at site. |
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Accessories |
Power cable, suitable circuit breaker, connectors, and required installation accessories. |
Power cable, suitable circuit breaker, connectors, and required installation accessories. |
Heavy-duty power cable, suitable circuit breakers, connectors, and required installation accessories. |
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Warranty |
Minimum one (1) year warranty. |
Minimum one (1) year warranty. |
Minimum one (1) year warranty. |
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Application Context |
Suitable for Ethiopian Orthodox monastic/ community cooking, especially wot/gravy preparation. |
Suitable for Ethiopian Orthodox monastic/ community cooking, especially wot/gravy preparation. |
Suitable for Ethiopian Orthodox monastic/ community cooking, especially wot/gravy preparation. |
2. General Requirements Applicable to All Lots
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Requirement |
Description |
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Delivery Time |
The supplier shall deliver the equipment within ten (10) consecutive days after contract signing or issuance of purchase order. |
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Supply Scope |
The supplier shall supply complete heavy-duty electric stove equipment according to the selected lot specification. |
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Installation |
The supplier shall provide full on-site installation, including positioning, connection support, testing, and commissioning. |
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Commissioning |
The equipment shall be tested under operating condition before handover to confirm proper heating, control function, and safety. |
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User Training |
The supplier shall provide basic operational and safety training for assigned users/operators. |
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Power Compatibility |
The equipment shall be compatible with Ethiopian three-phase electrical supply: 380-415V, 50Hz. |
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Electrical Protection |
The equipment shall include or be supplied with appropriate circuit breaker, power cable, connectors, and protection devices suitable for the power rating. |
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Safety Compliance |
The equipment shall include overheat protection and safe electrical design appropriate for institutional kitchen use. |
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Construction Quality |
The equipment shall be suitable for continuous heavy-duty institutional use and large-pot cooking. |
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Spare Parts |
Spare parts shall be available locally or supplied by the vendor when required. |
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After-Sales Service |
The supplier shall provide technical support and maintenance service during the warranty period. |
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Warranty |
Minimum one (1) year warranty shall be provided for equipment, parts, and workmanship. |
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Documentation |
The supplier shall provide user manual, warranty certificate, and technical data sheet where available. |
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Site Requirement |
The supplier shall inspect or confirm the electrical readiness of the installation site before final connection. |
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Application Context |
The stove shall be suitable for institutional/monastic cooking, including preparation of Ethiopian gravy/wot using large pots. |
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Bid Evaluation Note |
Bidders may offer equivalent or higher specifications, provided that the minimum plate size and minimum power requirements are met. |
3. Summary of Minimum Power Requirement for 200 People
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Lot |
No. of Plates |
Plate Size |
Minimum Power |
Recommended Power |
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Lot 1 |
1 |
700 mm × 800 mm |
8 kW |
8-10 kW |
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Lot 2 |
2 |
700 mm × 800 mm each |
12 kW |
14-16 kW |
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Lot 3 |
4 |
700 mm × 800 mm each |
16 kW |
18-20 kW |
Note: The above minimum power ratings are prepared for approximately 200 people. Higher power ratings may improve cooking speed and performance, especially when using deep pots, thick gravy/wot, or continuous daily operation.
Submission
Bidders are required to submit their Financial and Technical quotations in accordance with the provided specifications. All submissions must be properly sealed, signed, and stamped by an authorized representative of the bidder, and placed in the designated tender box prepared for this purpose. Any submission received after the specified deadline will not be considered.
Suppliers may apply for one, two, or all three lots, depending on their capacity and availability.
Detailed technical specifications, submission procedures, and timelines are outlined in the tender documents.
EOC-DICAC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, or to cancel the procurement process, in whole or in part, without incurring any liability.
Interested and qualified bidders are encouraged to apply.
The Commission (EOC-DICAC) reserves the right to partially or as whole to change or cancel the bid process. The Address referred to above is
EOC-DICAC
Arat Kilo, in front of Tourist Hotel
Addis Ababa
Telephone: +251-91 268 9262/ +251 91 171 4587/ +251 94 307 6689
Tender details
- Deadline: 2026-06-01
- Bid closing time: 16:00
- Bid opening: 2026-06-01 16:00
- Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
- Region: Addis Ababa
- Publishing entity: The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter-Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC)
- Bid bond: 2%
- Published: May 17, 2026
- Posted at: 2026-05-18T11:58:42.000Z
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