Anbesa Bank S.C. invites proposals for a complete turnkey solution involving the design, supply, installation, configuration, integration, migration, testing, commissioning, and support of an Enterprise Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure for

INVITATION FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR SUPPLY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA CENTER NETWORK AND SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTION

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB)

Bid Ref. No. LIB/NCB/005/2026-27 FY

Anbesa Bank S.C. invites qualified and experienced  bidders to submit proposals for the design, supply,  installation, configuration, integration, migration, testing, commissioning, documentation, training, warranty, and support of an Enterprise Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure solution for the Bank's Primary Data Center (PDC) and Disaster Recovery Data Center (DRDC).

The Bank seeks a complete turnkey solution from a single bidder who shall assume full responsibility for the supply, design, implementation, integration, migration, testing, commissioning, documentation, warranty, maintenance, and support of the proposed solution.

PURPOSE of the RFP

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a qualified and experienced bidder to design, supply, deliver, install, configure, integrate, migrate, test, commission, document, and support an Enterprise Data Center Network and Security Infrastructure for the Bank.

Scope of Procurement.

The Procurement includes the supply and implementation of an Enterprise Data Center Network and Security

• Infrastructure Solution, including but not limited to:
• Software Defined Data Center Network (SDN) Solution
• Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• Application Delivery Controller (ADC)/Load Balancer
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Professional Services (Implementation Service), including Design, Installation, Configuration, Integration, Migration, Testing, Commissioning, Documentation, Training, Warranty, Technical Support.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:

Bidding Process will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures contained in the Anbesa 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 4,000,000.00 (Four Million) in favour of the bank.

1. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders as of 19 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 A.M to 12:00 noon at the address given below.

2. Bids must be delivered to the address below as per 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: 2026-09-09
• Bid closing time: 14:30
• Bid opening: 2026-09-09 15:00
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Anbesa Bank S.C.
• Bid bond: Birr 4,000,000.00 (Four Million)
• Bid document price: 1000.00 Birr
• Published on: Reporter (Aug 16, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-17T10:37:11.000Z