Veterinaries Sans Frontiers Germany (VSF-Germany) wants to hire qualified local contractors to handle water engineering and excavation projects in remote, drought-affected areas of the Afar and South Ethiopia regions.

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION/REHABILITATION AND SOLAR UGRADING OF WATER SCHEMES & CONSTRUCTION/ REHABILITATION OF COMMUNITY LIVESTOCK WATER PONDS

VSF Germany is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), invites eligible and interested bidders for the following works!

1. Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of hybrid solar submersible AC pumps with all necessary accessories, and the construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of existing water schemes in Afar and South Ethiopia Regions under the project "Drought Emergency Response (DER-BOASS)," funded by the U.S. Department of State.

2. Construction and rehabilitation of community livestock water ponds in Dassenech and Nyangatom Woredas of the South Ethiopia Region under the project modality entitled "Cost Modification under the Existing FAO Letter of Agreement (LOA) for the Implementation of Animal Health and Forage Development Activities in South Omo Zone of South Ethiopia Region. Ethiopia." funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Tender reference number:

1. VSF-G/ETH/2026/13-01 DOS DER-BOASS Project in Afar and South Ethiopia Regions, Ethiopia

2. VSF-G/ETH/2026/13-02 FAO Project in Dassenech and Nyangatom Woredas of South Omo Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. Financing by: The U.S. Department of State for 1. and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for 2

1. Assignments:

1.1 Solar Upgrading

 1.2 Construction, rehabilitation and expansion of water schemes

1.3 Construction and rehabilitation of community Livestock water ponds

Eligible bidders to design, supply, install, and commission solar pumps for

1.1 works, categories of GC & GWWC five (5) for

1.2 works, and categories of GC & GWWC four (4) for

1.3 works are invited to participate in the bid upon submission of copies of all relevant renewed licenses. VAT & tax payer's registration certificates.

1. Tendering will be conducted through an open local tender procedure.

2. Bidders must bid for all sites within a lot. Partial offers within a lot will result in automatic rejection. However, bidders may submit offers for one or more lots, and each lot will be evaluated independently.

3. The tender document can be obtained from June 8 June 18,2026 during office hours from VSF Germany Country Office in Addis Ababa. Please use these contacts for further clarifications: Tel. +251 91 116 4089/+251 97 737 2151

4. Bids must be clearly marked by bidder's name, address, legal stamp and reference number: VSF-G/ETH/2026/13-01 DOS DER-BOASS Project in Afar. Oromia, and South Ethiopia Regions, Ethiopia, or VSF-G/ETH/2026/11-02 FAO Project in Dassenech and Nyangatom Woredas of South Omo Zone. South Ethiopia Regional State.

5. All bids must be accompanied by a tender guarantee amounting to one percent (1%) of the total bid amount including VAT in the form of C.P.O. Any other form of tender guarantee shall not be accepted. CPO must be attached in the original technical document.

6. Bidders must submit one original marked "original" and one copy signed in the same way as the original and marked "copy" for the technical and financial proposal by stating the title with a sealed envelope at or before 2:00 PM. (afternoon) on; Friday, June 19 2026

7. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders and/or their official representatives who wish to attend on Friday, June 19.2026.at 2:30 PM (afternoon) in the VSF-Germany Ethiopia country office in Addis Ababa

8. Bidders should know the contexts of the construction sites.

9. Failure to comply with any of the conditions indicated above will result in automatic rejection.

10. The Organization reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF-Germany)

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-06-19
• Bid closing time: 14:00
• Bid opening: 2026-06-19 14:30
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany (VSF Germany)
• Buyer address: Around Lex Plaza, Yeka Sub City, Woreda 8, Behind Holiday Hotel, House Number 749
• Bid bond: 1%
• Published: Jun 07, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-06-08T14:33:54.000Z
• Buyer website: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wzgGhBdWB3N9iaQH7