Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority: Procurement of Legal and Regulatory Advisory Consultancy Services

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Invitation to Bid

Procurement of Legal and Regulatory Advisory Consultancy Services

Procurement Reference No: EFDA-NCB-C-0046-2018-BID-Open
Procurement Category: ConsultancyServices

Market Type: International
Procurement Method: Open

Lot Information

Object of Procurement: Procurement of Legal and Regulatory Advisory Consultancy Services
Description: Procurement of External Law Firm Services for Litigation and Legal Representation of the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
Lot Number: 1
Clarification Request Deadline: Jun 8, 2026, 5:00:00 PM
Pre-Bid Conference Schedule: Not Applicable
Site Visit Schedule: Not Applicable
Bid Submission Deadline: Jun 13, 2026, 2:00:00 PM
Bid Opening Schedule: Jun 13, 2026, 2:30:00 PM

Eligibility Requirements
Participation Fee:
Eligibility Documents:

Financial Qualification

Factor	Criteria
Documents proofing its financial standing	Consultant has to submit other documents proofing its financial standing, as required in the BDS Clause 15.2(b);
Average annual turnover	The average annual turnover for the period specified does exceed the amount of the Bid Proposal in value specified in the BDS;

Factor

Criteria

Documents proofing its financial standing

Consultant has to submit other documents proofing its financial standing, as required in the BDS Clause 15.2(b);

Average annual turnover

The average annual turnover for the period specified does exceed the amount of the Bid Proposal in value specified in the BDS;

Legal Qualification

Factor	Criteria
Nationality	Consultant does have nationality in accordance with ITC Sub-Clause 4.2;
Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form	In case of Partnerships, Consortium or Joint Ventures, the Consultant to submit a separate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form for each member on the following ways 1) Directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of the shares. 2) Directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of the Voting Rights or 3) Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of Directors or an equivalent governing body of the consultant or 4) Whether a person directly or indirectly exercises significant influence or control over the Company (tenderer)
Valid tax clearance certificate	Domestic Consultant has to submit a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority, in accordance with ITC Clause 4.5(b) (iii);
VAT registration certificate	Domestic Consultant has to submit VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority in accordance with ITC Clause 4. 5(b)(ii);
Valid business license	Consultant has to submit valid business license indicating the stream of business in which the Consultant is engaged, in accordance with ITC Clause 4.5(b) (i);
Conflict of interest	Consultant is found to have a conflict of interest as described in ITC Clause 5;

Professional Qualification

Factor	Criteria
Consultant Certification of Compliance Form	Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information related to its professional qualification and capability for the period specified in the BDS Clause 14.1;
Professional practice certificates,	Consultant has to submit relevant professional practice certificates, if required in BDS Clause 4.5(b) (iv);
CVs of the Professional staff	Consultant has failed to provide CVs of the Professional staff signed by the staff themselves or by the authorized representative of the Professional Staff.
Consultant Certification of Compliance Form the Team Skill	Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form the Team Skill Matrix identifying the skills that are relevant to the role in the contract team and are required for successful execution of the contract;

Technical Qualification

Factor	Criteria
Technical Proposal Form	Consultant has to complete its Technical Proposal, Form in accordance with Terms of Reference presented as per template in Section 6;
Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts	Consultant has to submit Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts provided by contracting parties to the contracts successfully completed in the period and budget as specified in the BDS Clause 16.3;
Major relevant contracts successfully completed	Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information about major relevant contracts successfully completed in the number and period specified in the BDS;

Factor

Criteria

Technical Proposal Form

Consultant has to complete its Technical Proposal, Form in accordance with Terms of Reference presented as per template in Section 6;

Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts

Consultant has to submit Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts provided by contracting parties to the contracts successfully completed in the period and budget as specified in the BDS Clause 16.3;

Major relevant contracts successfully completed

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information about major relevant contracts successfully completed in the number and period specified in the BDS;

Bid Security Amount: 100,000 ETB

Bid Security Form For MSE: Letter from Small and Micro Enterprise, CPO, Bank_Guarantee,

Bid Security Form For Local Bidders: CPO, Bank_Guarantee,

Bid Security Form For Foreign Bidders: CPO, Bank_Guarantee,

Notice:

Terms and Conditions: Terms and Conditions 1. Eligibility Bidders must comply with the procurement laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and must not be debarred or suspended from participating in public procurement. 2. Participation in this procurement is limited to consulting firms that are legally registered and hold a valid business license to provide the consulting services required under this assignment. 3. Bid Validity All bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the bidding document, calculated from the date of submission. 4. The Consultant obtaining the highest final combined technical and financial score shall be ranked first and recommended for contract award, subject to compliance with the requirements, terms, and conditions of the Request for Proposals and the Contract. 5. Bid Security Bidders are required to submit bid security as follows: • A soft copy must be uploaded in the e-GP system at the time of bid submission. • A hard copy must be delivered to the Purchaser’s office within twenty-four (24) hours after bid opening. Failure to submit the hard copy within the specified timeframe will result in rejection of the bid. For SMEs: Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) shall submit a signed and stamped letter addressed to the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority, clearly stating the bid security amount. The letter must be issued by the head of the organizing body and uploaded in the e-GP system before bid closing. 6. Private Key Submission Bidders shall submit their private key through the e-GP system within twenty-four (24) hours after bid opening. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. 7. Anti-Bribery Compliance Bidders must submit the Anti-Bribery Pledge Form, duly signed and stamped, as provided in the bidding document. 8. Power of Attorney: the Bidder shall submit a Power of Attorney specifically issued for this bid, authorizing the signatory to act on behalf of the Bidder. The document must clearly state the name of the Purchaser, Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA). 9. Alternative Bids Alternative proposals are not permitted. 10. Contract Termination: The Purchaser reserves the right to terminate the contract in the event of non-performance or breach of contractual obligations. 11. Dispute Resolution Any dispute arising from this process shall first be resolved amicably. If no agreement is reached, the matter shall be referred to arbitration in accordance with the contract provisions. 12. Additional Requirements Further conditions and requirements are detailed in the bidding document, including the Specific Requirements section. 13. Right to Cancel: The Purchaser reserves the right to cancel the bidding process, in whole or in part, at any time prior to contract award, without incurring any liability

Address:

Procuring Entity: Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
Country: Ethiopia
Town: AA
Street: Africa Avenue, bole road, near to shoa shopping center
Room Number: 1st floor
Telephone: +251911031183
Email: eiaragpii2016@gmail.com
Po Box: 5681
Fax: 0

Tender details

Deadline: 2026-06-13
Bid closing time: 14:00
Bid opening: 2026-06-13 14:30
Region: Addis Ababa
Publishing entity: Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
Bid bond: 100,000 ETB
Published: Jun 04, 2026
Posted at: 2026-06-04T07:21:42.000Z

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Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority: Procurement of Legal and Regulatory Advisory Consultancy Services

Description

Consultant has to submit other documents proofing its financial standing, as required in the BDS Clause 15.2(b);

The average annual turnover for the period specified does exceed the amount of the Bid Proposal in value specified in the BDS;

Consultant does have nationality in accordance with ITC Sub-Clause 4.2;

In case of Partnerships, Consortium or Joint Ventures, the Consultant to submit a separate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form for each member on the following ways

1) Directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of the shares.

2) Directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of the Voting Rights or

3) Directly or indirectly having the right to appoint a majority of the board of Directors or an equivalent governing body of the consultant or

4) Whether a person directly or indirectly exercises significant influence or control over the Company (tenderer)

Domestic Consultant has to submit a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority, in accordance with ITC Clause 4.5(b) (iii);

Domestic Consultant has to submit VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority in accordance with ITC Clause 4. 5(b)(ii);

Consultant has to submit valid business license indicating the stream of business in which the Consultant is engaged, in accordance with ITC Clause 4.5(b) (i);

Consultant is found to have a conflict of interest as described in ITC Clause 5;

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information related to its professional qualification and capability for the period specified in the BDS Clause 14.1;

Consultant has to submit relevant professional practice certificates, if required in BDS Clause 4.5(b) (iv);

Consultant has failed to provide CVs of the Professional staff signed by the staff themselves or by the authorized representative of the Professional Staff.

Consultant has to complete its Technical Proposal, Form in accordance with Terms of Reference presented as per template in Section 6;

Consultant has to submit Certificates of satisfactory execution of contracts provided by contracting parties to the contracts successfully completed in the period and budget as specified in the BDS Clause 16.3;

Consultant has to provide in the Consultant Certification of Compliance Form information about major relevant contracts successfully completed in the number and period specified in the BDS;

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