Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company of Pharo Ventures, is seeking quotations for the supply of various IT equipment to support the establishment of a premium one-stop health service hub in Addis Ababa

PHARO VENTURES

• Date of Issue: August 13, 2026
• Bid Reference No: NCB/PV/PH/002/2026
• Bidding Process: National Competitive Bidding (NCB)

INVITATION FOR TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BID – REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR THE PURCHASE OF IT EQUIPMENT

1. Introduction

Pharo Ventures is the profit-arm of Pharo Foundation, a mission-driven foundation working to build a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Pharo Ventures builds commercially sustainable businesses across East Africa to create thousands of jobs and generate inclusive economic growth.

Pharo Health Ethiopia, a portfolio company within Pharo Ventures, intends to transform the healthcare landscape in the Horn of Africa region by establishing a network of premium specialty centers. As a first stage, Pharo Health is establishing a centrally located one-stop health service hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, fully furnished with state-of-the-art medical equipment and driven by specialist consultants. The facility will offer outpatient, inpatient, emergency, radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy services.

To achieve this objective, Pharo invites qualified and experienced companies to submit quotations for various IT equipment.

2. Tender Access & Clarification

• Tender Documents: Interested and competent bidders can access the full tender documents on 2merkato.com.
• Requests for Information: Bidders may seek further information strictly via email at [email protected]  until August 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM (EAT).

3. Bid Submission Guidelines

Bidders must submit their complete bid documents electronically to the designated secure email address on or before the deadline.

• Submission Deadline: August 27, 2026, until 4:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT) (Late submissions will not be accepted or considered).
• Bid Submission Email: [email protected]  (Strictly reserved for bid submissions).
• Email Subject Line Format:Pharo Ventures: BID DOCUMENT RFQ for Purchase of IT EQUIPMENTS NCB Ref No: NCB/PV/PH/002/2026 - [Bidder Company Name]

4. Document Preparation & Format

All submitted files must be in PDF format and separated into individual files using the following file naming conventions:

1. Technical Proposal.pdf (Specifications)
2. Financial Proposal.pdf
3. Other Supplementary Documents.pdf

Note on File Size Exceeding 20 MB:

If total files exceed 20 MB, bidders must provide a secure downloadable link inside the body of the official submission email. The link must:

• Remain active and accessible until the completion of the bid opening process.
• Not require additional access approval after submission.
• Contain all required files properly labeled as specified above.
• Be sent before the submission deadline.

5. Technical Specifications Overview

Bidders must provide quotations for the items specified in the tender. For all materials, bidders must clearly state the brand, model, and full product description:

• Server Hardware & Power: Application Servers, Backup & File Servers, PACS Archive Servers, Virtualization Hosts, 5 KVA UPS/Inverter, 24k BTU AC, and 30KVA AVR.
• Workstations (Clients): Clinical, Admin, Registration/Billing, Reception/Kiosk, Laboratory, and Radiology (PACS) Workstations.
• Peripherals: Barcode Scanners, A3 Laser Multifunction Printers, Signature Pads, Label/Barcode Printers, Wristband Printers, Nurse Call Systems, and Queuing Systems.
• Networking Hardware & Security: 48-port Core Switches, Edge Switches (PoE+), Racks (12U & 27U), Patch Panels & Cords, Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), Wireless Controllers, Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, Enterprise Routers, Cat6a/Fiber Cabling, 32-ch NVR, 6MP CCTV Cameras, PBX Phone Systems, and 55" Monitors/TVs.

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-08-27
• Bid closing time: 16:00
• Bid opening: 2026-08-27 16:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Pharo Integrated Agriculture and Manufacturing PLC
• Buyer TIN: 0073029357
• Published on: 2merkato.com (Aug 13, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-13T08:31:29.000Z
• Buyer website: https://www.pharo-oil.com