Anbessa Bank S.C. invites sealed proposals for the design, supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and support of an enterprise-grade computing infrastructure for its Primary Data Center (PDC) and Disaster Recovery Data Center (DRDC).

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB)

Bid Ref. No. LIB/NCB/004/2026-27 FY

Invitation for Request for Proposal (RFP)

for the Supply and Implementation of Enterprise Data Center Computing Infrastructure Solution

Anbessa Bank S.C. invites sealed proposals from qualified, experienced, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-authorized bidders for the design, supply, delivery, installation, configuration, integration, migration, testing, commissioning, documentation, training, warranty, and support of an enterprise-grade computing infrastructure for deployment at the Bank's Primary Data Center (PDC) and Disaster Recovery Data Center (DRDC).

The proposed solution shall provide a modern, software-defined computing platform based on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), enterprise virtualization, centralized management, enterprise backup, and disaster recovery capabilities to support the Bank's mission-critical business applications and future technology initiatives.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The objective of this procurement is to modernize the Bank's computing infrastructure by implementing a secure, resilient, scalable, and software-defined platform that enhances infrastructure availability, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, disaster recovery capabilities, and business continuity while supporting the Bank's long-term digital transformation strategy.

Scope of Procurement

The procurement includes the supply and implementation of a Data Center Computing Infrastructure Solution, including, but not limited to, the following components:

• Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
• Hypervisor and Virtualization Platform
• Enterprise Backup Appliance
• Disaster Recovery Orchestration Solution
• Al Inference Server
• Professional Services, including Design, Installation, Configuration, Integration, Migration, Testing, Commissioning, Training, Warranty, and Technical Support.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

Bidding Process will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures contained in the Lion International Bank S.C and are open to all eligible bidders. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement & Facilities Management Department.

Bidders can obtain and inspect the bidding documents through Soft Copy by providing an Email address upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ethiopian Birr 1000.00 (One Thousand). The method of payment will be Cash on site.

The Bidder shall furnish, as part of its bid, bid bond guarantees of Birr 5,000,000.00(Five Million) in favored of the bank.

1. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders as of 12 August, 2026 from Monday to Friday in the morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon and in the afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday in the morning from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the address given below.

2. Bids must be delivered to the address below as per the below schedule. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.

3. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders/ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below as per the following schedule.

4. The Bank reserves the right to reject or accept the bid.

5. The Bank address is:

LIB's Head Office, Procurement & Facilities Management Department, located at 22 Area, Haile G/Selassie Avenue, LEX Plaza Building 4th floor,

Tel No. 011-667-4674/011-662-8996.

NOTE: Bid security must be provided in the form of either a Cash Payment Order (CPO) or a bank guarantee. Please note that a bank guarantee issued by Lion International Bank S.C. is not acceptable and will lead to disqualification. However, bidders can submit a bid security in the form of a CPO from any branch of Lion International Bank.

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-09-04
• Bid closing time: 14:30
• Bid opening: 2026-09-04 15:00
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Lion International Bank S.C.
• Bid bond: 5,000,000.00 Birr
• Bid document price: 1,000.00 Birr
• Published on: Reporter (Aug 09, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-10T13:09:19.000Z