National Premix Construction PLC is seeking bids for the supply of fine aggregate (sand) for its concrete batching plant located in Kality.

NATIONAL PREMIX CONSTRUCTION PLC

INVITATION FOR BID FOR FINE AGGREGATE(SAND) SUPPLY

National Premix Construction PLC is seeking bids for the supply of fine aggregate (sand) for our concrete batching plant, which is located at Kality. We are looking for reliable suppliers who can meet our quality and delivery requirements. A complete set of bidding documents, shall be obtained from the Head Office located in Terrycloth, next to Awash Winery-East African Real Estate Building, Block 1, 2nd Floor, Addis Ababa. The bidding documents may be obtained upon Unreturnable payment of Three hundred Ethiopian Birr (ETB 300). The bidders expected to submit a technical proposal and financial offer with one original and one copies in a sealed envelope. National Premix Construction Plc hereby requests a detailed price quotation from qualified and experienced sand and gravel suppliers for the following scope of work in accordance with the requirements as mentioned below,

1. SCOPE

This specification defines the minimum quality requirements for fine aggregate (Sand) to be used in the production of ready-mix concrete. The material shall be sourced from approved suppliers and shall comply with the latest editions of ASTM C33, ASTM C136, ASTM C117, ASTM C128, ASTM C40, and BS EN 12620, or equivalent approved standards.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

•  The capacity of one bidder to supply sand must be more than 10 trucks per day.
•  When the bidders bring samples for sample inspection, they must write their company’s name in indelible writing and bring it inside the bag.
•  Bidders can bring more than one sample for sample inspection.
•  If bidders provide more than one sample, the name of their company, the location and identification code of the source of sand should be provided.
•  A bidder should not use less than 35 kg of sand for sample testing.
•  The bidder shall facilitate Site visit during Technical Evaluation.

2. Material Requirements

Fine aggregate shall consist of clean, hard, durable, natural or manufactured sand free from clay lumps, organic matter, silt, salts, mica, coal, shale, wood, and other deleterious materials that may adversely affect concrete quality, durability, or reinforcement. The source of supply shall be approved by the Engineer before delivery.

3. Physical and Quality Requirements

 4. Grading Requirements (ASTM C33)

5. Quality Control

The Quality Den’s shall perform routine testing, including sieve analysis, moisture content, specific gravity, water absorption, and silt content. Test reports shall be submitted upon request. Any material not complying with this specification shall be rejected and removed from the site at the Supplier expense.

6. ACCEPTANCE

Fine aggregate shall be accepted only after approval of the source and verification that all laboratory test results comply with this specification and the project quality requirements.

7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must submit the following documents with their price quotation:

•  Renewed Business License,
•  VAT Certificate,
•  TIN Certificate,
•  TOT Certificate,
•  Commercial Registration License

8.  EVALUATION AND AWARD

•  Quotations will be evaluated based on technical compliance and competitiveness of price.
•  National Premix Construction plc reserves the right to reject incomplete or non-compliant quotations.
•  The lowest-priced quotation will be considered after meeting all technical requirements.

9.  SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

•  Submit a Technical Proposal and Financial Offer in separate sealed envelopes.
•  Submit the Bid Security in a separate envelope together with the Technical Proposal envelope.
•  Bids must be submitted in the bidder’s own name only.
•  Bid Security: ETB 200,000.00 (Two hundred Thousand birr only) in the form of an unconditional Bank Guarantee or Cash Payment Order (C.P.O.). with the Name of NATIONAL PREMIX CONSTRUCTION PLC. Any other form is not acceptable.
•  All bids must be deposited in the tender box at NATIONAL PREMIX CONSTRUCTION PLC, Procurement Department before the document submission deadline (Monday, July 27, 2026 10:00 AM Or 4:00 Local time starting from Monday, July 20, 2026.

10. BID CLOSING & OPENING DATE

I. Bid Closing Date: Monday, July 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Or 4:00 Local time

II. Bid Opening Date: Monday, July 27, 2026,10:30 AM Or 4:30 Local time

Bid opening will be conducted in the presence of bidders and/or their duly authorized legal representatives who wish to attend, at the specified date, time, and place. If National Premix Construction management considers it appropriate, the bid opening may be carried out only by the companies’ committees.

11. NOTICES

Bids not meeting the requirements will be rejected without further notice.

NPC demands strict adherence to deadlines; bids submitted after the final submission date will not be considered.

NPC reserves the right to bid either partially or fully to accept or reject.

12. CLARIFICATION: Clarification requests should be submitted in writing to: Email: Birhanu.Gebru@nationalpremix.com Tel: +251903 554 411 or +251 91 196 3406.

Procurement Department, NATIONAL PREMIX CONSTRUCTION PLC,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

We look forward to your participation in this bidding process.

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-07-27
• Bid closing time: 10:00
• Bid opening: 2026-07-27 10:30
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: National Premix Construction P.L.C.
• Buyer TIN: 0045431668
• Buyer address: ጦር ሀይሎች
• Bid bond: 200,000.00 Birr
• Bid document price: 300.00 Birr
• Published: Jul 20, 2026
• Posted at: 2026-07-20T09:39:42.000Z