SNV Extends Bid Deadline for Solar Water Pump Market Expansion Tender in Ethiopia.

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Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Strategic Partnership in the Development of the SWP Business Ecosystem

SNV is a global development partner, rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1.600 people, it is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all. For more information on SNV's operations, visit our website at www.anyworld.org

SNV is seeking qualified Solar Water Pump (SWP) companies interested in partnering to enhance and expand a sustainable SWP market ecosystem in 23 zones and 66 woredas in the Sidama central, south, and southwest regions of Ethiopia. Therefore, SNV invites qualified and reputable SWP companies to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for this opportunity.

The Companies must meet the following eligibility requirements

• Legally registered entities under the relevant Ethiopian law
• Direct involvement in Solar water pump technology business
• Must operate as importers, wholesalers, distributors. or installers of SWP technologies and can provide all services as a fullpackage.
• Bieng ESEDA Members is encouraged

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

The Company will be evaluated according to the extent to which its submitted concept note aligns with the project's objectives, priorities, and requirements.

• Company Background
• Experience in Solor Water Pump Business
• Dealer and Distribution Network
• Warranty and After-Sales Service System
• Business and Payment Modality
• Market Expansion Strategy
• Inclusion and Outreach Approach.

Important notes and remark 

• This Expression of Interest (EOI) is not a request for quotation or tender and does not guarantee the award of any contract.
• Only shortlisted companies will be invited to take part in the subsequent partnership process
• The EOI must bear the organization's stamp and be signed.
• Applications will not be accepted after the specified date.
• SNV retains the right to accept or reject any submission without obligation and may cancel the call in whole or in part.

Deadline: The EOI must be delivered to the address below or through email [email protected] on or before August 31, 2026, up to 4:00PM

Office Address: Logistics Department; SNV Netherlands

Development Organization head office; on the way from AU to

Mexico square next to Shebelle clinic; P. O. Box: 40675,

Tel: +251 (0) 11 616 6232, Ext 238; Fax number: +251-116166252;

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia SNV-Ethiopia.

For the previous tender please use the following link :-

https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6a7090450a538a0df3000001 

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-08-31
• Bid closing time: 16:00
• Bid opening: 2026-08-31 16:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening date and time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: SNV Netherlands Development Organization
• Buyer address: SNV Ethiopia, Human Resource Office, Africa Avenue; In front of the Millennium Hall; Next to the new Ethiopian Airlines five-star hotel under construction; 200 meter from the main road at the right side
• Published on: Reporter (Aug 16, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-17T13:02:30.000Z