SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is inviting bids from Grade 5 or above Building/General Contractors for the construction of classroom blocks at Bililo Wenchiso and Bir Wachemo primary schools in Hosaena city, Central Ethiopia.

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CLASSROOM BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION WORK IN HOSAENA CITY, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA, ETHIOPIA

• LOCATION: SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE’S IN ETHIOPIA
• ISSUANCE DATE: AUGUST 18th, 2026
• SUBMISSION DEADLINE: AUGUST 31st, 2026

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES IN ETHIOPIA is part of a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the care of children deprived of parental care. We provide Family-like Care and Social Services for vulnerable families through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently,

we operate in seven locations: Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Mekelle, Jimma, Harar, Hawassa, Arba-Minch and Gode with additional satellite projects in each Region and the National Office in Addis Ababa.

The Organization intends to implement classroom blocks construction work (At Bililo Wenchiso and Bir Wachemo primary school) in Hosaena city, central Ethiopia, Ethiopia.

Interested contractors are required to make a non-refundable payment of 500 ETB to SOS Children’s Villages, Ethiopia, account name: SOS KDI, Bank: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, account number: 1000000971417 and send the payment confirmation slip to: [email protected] (Hosaena classroom block construction work as the subject line of your email). Upon receipt of the payment confirmation and verification, they will receive the tender package. The deposit slip must also be attached to the tender package as the first page, as part of the requirement for the contractor to be considered when submitting your tender (technical and financial documents). Tender package can be obtained by hard copy at SOS children’s villages in Ethiopia, national office and SOS children’s villages in Ethiopia, Hawassa program location office.

Only contractors belonging to Categories/Grade 5 (Five) or Above Building/general Contractors, (of the classifications of the Ministry of Public Works Ethiopia are allowed to tender). Submissions by tenderers not belonging to those categories will lead to automatic rejection. Temporary joint ventures will not be taken into consideration.

The bidders must comply with all the instructions, terms and conditions and ensure that all forms required are properly completed and submitted.

The Financial offers to be submitted at the same time as the technical documents. And the submission process will be, the technical proposal and financial proposal will be delivered in a single or separated and sealed envelope to the following address:

Safeguarding Commitment for Contractors and Service Providers

At SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. It is a fundamental value that guides our actions, decisions, and relationships. We are firmly committed to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce, assets, and resources.

We foster a culture of trust, respect, accountability, and transparency, where every individual's voice is valued and heard. All successful bidders, contractors, consultants, and service providers are required to adhere to our safeguarding standards and principles, including compliance with our Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Sexual Misconduct Regulation and Anti-Corruption Regulation and any other form of unethical conduct.

Successful contractors are expected to integrate these standards into all aspects of their work and delivery service, ensuring the highest levels of safety, professionalism, ethical conduct, and integrity at all times.

Any violation of SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia's safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct, or related regulations will be treated seriously and may result in disciplinary and contractual actions, including contract termination, disqualification from future procurement opportunities, reporting to relevant authorities, and any other legal or administrative measures deemed appropriate.

By working for SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia, contractors acknowledge and commit to upholding these safeguarding obligations and contributing to a safe, respectful, and protective environment for everyone.

Address for interested contractors:

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia
National Office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Bole Sub–City, Kebele 03/05
H.No 2/229, Ethiopia
Tel.: +251 116 61 16 55
Email: [email protected] 

OR

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia
Hawassa Location Office
Hawassa, Ethiopia

The deadline for the submission will be Monday, August 31-2026, 11:00 LT (afternoon) Ethiopia time. All Financial Offers and Qualification documents received after the deadline will be rejected.

Carefully read the instructions before submitting any document. Note that submission of false information will lead to automatic rejection.

PLEASE NOTE:

SOSCVE is under NO obligation to award to the lowest or highest or any bidder at all and may cancel the whole/part process when deems fit without giving further justification.

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-08-31
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-08-31 17:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia
• Buyer TIN: 0001266077
• Buyer address: Bole Sub City, Kebele 03/05 H.No 2/229, Namibia Street beside Meti Building
• Bid document price: 500.00 Birr
• Published on: 2merkato.com (Aug 18, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-08-18T06:37:13.000Z