Dire Dawa University: Procurement of Construction for Remaining Works of Classroom

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https://production.egp.gov.et/egp/bids/report/tendering/c82694db-1c62-43c0-b62a-83d56d6b36a7/open

Reference Number: DDU-NCB-W-0109-2018-BID-Open Lot Reference: DDU-NCB-W-0116-2018-BID

Procurement Information

• Procurement Type: Bidding
• Procurement Method: Open
• Market Type: National
• Envelope Type: two envelop
• Category: Works

Procuring Entity

Organization: Dire Dawa University

Contact Information

Address: Main Campus

Town: Dire Dawa

Country: Ethiopia

P.O. Box: 1362

Post Code: 1

Telephone: +251 98 886 5738

Email: [email protected]

Office: 2nd floor

Important Dates

• Invitation Date: Aug 05, 2026, 12:00 AM
• Submission Deadline: Aug 31, 2026, 9:00 AM
• Opening Schedule: Aug 31, 2026, 9:30 AM
• Clarification Deadline: Aug 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

Eligibility Requirements

Bid Security: 500000 ETB

Joint Venture: Required

Bid Security Forms (Local): Bank_ Guarantee

Bid Security Forms (Foreign): Bank_ Guarantee

Qualification Requirements

• Work Schedule Procurement schedule: procurement schedule of all the resources. Reference: 34.7
  • Master schedule: Clearly present the master work schedule
  • Machinery Schedule: it shall mention the list of equipment and the delivery date
  • Manpower schedule: manpower deployment in the respective works should be present
• Valid tax clearance certificateHaving been submitted valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6. for the year 2018 E.C. Reference: 4.6
• Historical Financial PerformanceSubmission of balance sheets audited by a Chartered Certified Auditor and other financial statements as required in the BDS Clause 17, for the last 5 years to demonstrate the current soundness of the Bidder's financial position and its prospective long term profitability. The audited report must be original or authenticated copy. Note the following.1) Bidders Audit Report should be confirmed with the records approved by the Inland Revenue Authority.2) Bidders must attach renewed legal documents for the year 2018 E.C. of the Chartered Certified Auditor.3) The soundness of the bidders financial position and its prospective long term profitability shall be indicated in the financial statement. Reference: ITB 37.5 (b)
• Bidder Certification of Compliance FormBidder has failed to provide in the Bidder Certification of Compliance Form information about contracts similar to the proposed Works in the number, value, and period Reference: ITB 37.4(c)
• major relevant contracts successfully completedBidder has failed to provide in the Bidder Certification of Compliance Form information about major relevant contracts successfully completed Reference: ITB 37.4 (a)
• Pending litigationAll pending litigation shall in total not represent more than 10 percent of the Bidder’s net worth and shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder. N.B. The Applicant should provide accurate information on any litigation or arbitration resulting from contracts completed or under its execution over the last 10 YEARS. If the bidder fails to provide complete information on this part and the owner finds such cases from his own sources, then the owner may disqualify the bidder. A consistent history of litigation or arbitration awards against the Applicant or any partner of a Joint Venture may result in disqualification.Reference: ITB 37.4(e)
• personnel for the key positionsAt least 20 staff currently working for the Bidder. N.B. Bidders shall submit income tax and payroll for the past three months. The payroll must be attached with the receipt of concerned tax Authority.Reference: ITB 37.3 (c)
• Conflict of InterestNo conflict of interest as described in ITB Clause 6. Reference: 6
• General experienceA minimum of 5 years General Experience in the field of Construction projects. Reference: ITB 37.4
• Registration in the FPPA's Suppliers ListHaving been registered in the Public Procurement and Property Administration Agency's Suppliers List in accordance with ITB Clause 4.7. Reference: 4.7
• Debarred by decision of the FPPANot having been debarred by decision of the Public Procurement Agency from participating in public procurements for breach of its obligation under previous contracts in accordance with ITB Clause 4.3. Reference: 4.3
• Valid trade license or business organization registration certificateHaving been submitted valid trade license or business organization registration certificate issued by the country of establishment in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6. for the year 2018 E.C. Reference: 4.6
• VAT registration certificateHaving been submitted VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority (in case of contract value of Birr 100,000.00 and above) in accordance with ITB Clause 4.6. Reference: 4.6
• Power of attorneyBidder must attach power of attorney for the person assigned to sign the bid document with its technical document, failure to do so will result to rejection of the bid Reference: 4
• Bid Submission sheetBidder must submit signed and sealed bid submission sheet with its technical and financial documents, failure to do so will result to the rejection of the bid.Reference: 7
• Anti-Bribery pledge formBidder must attach anti-bribery pledge form with its technical proposal, failure to attach it with the technical document will result to the rejection of the bid. Reference: 7
• Number of staffAt least 20 staff currently working for the Bidder. N.B. Bidders shall submit income tax and payroll for the past three months. The payroll must be attached with the receipt of concerned tax Authority.Reference: 15
• Personnel for the key positionsAmong the staff mentioned in Sub-Clause 2.1 Bidder must demonstrate that it will have the personnel for the key positions that meet the following requirements. Reference: 15
• Financial ResourcesThe Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other than any contractual advance payments to meet the following cash-flow requirement:Liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other contractual commitments and exclusive of any advance payments which may be made under the Contract, should be demonstrated that the bidder has unconditional access to, or has available, liquid assets, lines of credit, overdraft facility and other financial means sufficient to meet the construction cash flow estimated as 200 million Birr. Reference: ITB 37.5 (a)
• Annual TurnoverThe annual turnover calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed must exceed ETB 360 million.For JV ContractorsThe annual turnover calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed must exceed ETB 720 million. Note the following. 1) Bidders Audit Report should be confirmed with the records approved by the Inland Revenue Authority. 2) Bidders shall proof the turnover attaching the Audit report audited by external licensed Audit firm with renewed Audit license valid for the 2018 E.C. year.Reference: ITB37.5(d)
• Evaluation of BidsThe Bid that is found to be substantially responsive to the professional, technical, and financial qualification requirements, technically compliant in relation to the technical specifications, and with the lowest evaluated bid The lowest evaluated Bid shall be the bid offering better economic advantage ascertained on the basis of factors affecting the economic value of the bid. Reference: 23
• History of non-performing contractsNon-performance of a contract did not occur within the last 10 years prior to the deadline for Bid submission, based on all information on fully settled disputes or litigation. A fully settled dispute or litigation is one that has been resolved in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Mechanism under the respective contract, and where all appeal instances available to the bidder have been exhausted.  Reference: ITB 37.4(d)
• Site AssessmentBidders shall visit the site and submit site visit letter, detailed report with the technical proposal on the overall technical approach and methodology of the specific project.  Reference: 37

Specific Experiance

The Bidder must have completed, within the past ten years, at least one construction project similar in nature to the proposed works (Infrastructure and Landscaping Works) with a value of at least ETB 1.2 billion. The contractor must have completed at least 70% of the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner, either as a sole contractor, joint venture member, or subcontractor.

OR

The Bidder must have completed, within the past ten years, at least three construction project similar in nature to the proposed works (Infrastructure and Landscaping Works) with a value of at least ETB 400 million. The contractor must have completed at least 70% of the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner, either as a sole contractor, joint venture member, or subcontractor.

Reference: ITB 37.4(b)

Business organization Registration certificate

Bidder has to submit business organization registration certificate in accordance with ITB Clause 4.5(c).

Reference: ITB 37.2(f)

conflict of interest

Bidder is found to have a conflict of interest as described in ITB Clause 6;

Reference: ITB 36.2(b)

Nationality

Bidder does have nationality in accordance with ITB Clause 4.2.

Reference: ITB 37.2(a)

Debarment

Bidder has not been debarred by a decision of the Public Procurement and Property Administration Authority from participating in public procurements for breach of its obligation under previous contracts, in accordance with ITB Clause 4.3;

Reference: ITB 37.2(e)

VAT registration certificate

Bidder has to submit VAT registration certificate issued by the tax authority (in case of contract value specified in BDS Clause 4.5(b)(ii)), in accordance with ITB Clause 4. 5(b)(ii).;

Reference: ITB 37.2(g)

valid tax clearance certificate 

 Bidder has to submit a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the tax authority in accordance with ITB Clause 4.5(b)(iii).

Reference: 37.2(h)

professional practice certificates

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

Reference: ITB 37.3(a)

information related to its professional qualification and capability

Bidder has to provide in the Bidder Certification of Compliance Form information related to its professional qualification and capability for the period specified in the BDS Clause 15.1;

Reference: ITB 37.3(b)

Personnel for the key positions

Among the staff mentioned in Sub-Clause 2.1 Bidder must demonstrate that it will have the personnel for the key positions that meet the following requirements. 

Reference: ITB 37.3

JV agreement

In the case of a bid submitted by a Partnership, Consortium or a joint venture (JV), the Bidder has to submit the Form Data on Partnership, Consortium or Joint Ventures, the Agreement governing the formation of joint venture, or letter of intent to form Partnership, Consortium or Joint Venture, including a draft agreement, in accordance with ITB Clause 4.1.

Reference: ITB 37.2 (i)

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form

In case of Partnerships, Consortium or Joint Ventures, the bidder submit a separate Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form for each member; disclose at least one of the following: -

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 (tendered)

Reference: ITB 37.2(k)

valid business license

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

Reference: ITB 37.2

Procurement Classification

• 72000000: Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services

Source of Fund

• Treasury

Governing Rule

The Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Terms and Conditions

1. The public body/procuring entity reserves the right to cancel the tender, in whole or in part, at any time. 2. Bidders are required to submit the Bid Security (CPO) in hard copy by hand. Failure to submit the original hard copy of the Bid Security (CPO) within the specified time shall result in the rejection of the bid.

Bidding Logistics

Site Visit: Allowed

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-08-31
• Bid closing time: 09:00
• Bid opening: 2026-08-31 09:30
• Region: Dire Dawa
• Publishing entity: Dire Dawa University
• Buyer address: Dire Dawa University
• Bid bond: 500000 ETB
• Published on: Government (Aug 06, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-06T06:28:54.000Z