Geotechnical Investigation & Laboratory Testing
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the provision of Geotechnical and Geophysical Investigation Services
Description
INVITATION TO BID (ITB)
Project: Construction Works of Dilla - Bule - Haro Wachu Road Project
Subject: Procurement of Geotechnical and Geophysical Investigation Services
Procurement Reference No.: CCECC-ETH-DBHW- SUB/GEO-01/2026
1. Background
The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), represented by the Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA), has allocated a budget under the Road Sector Development Program (RSDP) toward the cost of the Construction Supervision of the Dilla - Bule - Haro Wachu Road Project.
The Project is located in the Southern Ethiopia and Oromia Regions, approximately 375 km south of Addis Ababa. The works consist of a 67.17 km main road and 1.6 km of spur roads (68.77Km) Currently, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) serves as the Contractor, while CORE Consulting Engineers Plc serves as the Supervision Consultant.
2. Invitation
The Main Contractor (CCECC) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the provision of Geotechnical and Geophysical Investigation Services. The services are required for selected sections of the project characterized by deep cuts, high embankments, and geologically unstable formations.
3. Scope of Services
The required services include, but are not limited to:
- Subsurface Exploration: Borehole drilling by a minimum of two rotary drilling machines equipped with double core barrels and Standard Penetration Testing (SPT).
- Geophysical Surveys: Seismic Refraction Tomography (SRT) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT)
- Field Mapping: Detailed engineering geological mapping.
- Laboratory Analysis: Test Pit Sampling and testing in accordance with ERA, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.
- Engineering Reporting: Preparation of comprehensive geotechnical and Geophysical reports, including stability analysis and remedial recommendations for slope and drainage issues.
4. Qualification and Eligibility Requirements
Interested bidders must provide evidence of their eligibility and professional qualification. Requirements include: ments include
- Legal Documents: Valid Certificate of Registration from the Ministry of Construction (relevant category), renewed Trade License for the current Ethiopian Fiscal Year, VAT Registration, TIN, and a Valid Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Experience: Minimum of Five (05) years of general experience in geotechnical investigations and a track record of at least two (02) successfully completed projects of similar nature.
- Equipment: Demonstrated ownership of minimum two rotary drilling machines equipped with double Core barrels, automatic trip SPT hammers, Shelby samplers, and access to certified laboratory facilities and among other required equipment.
5. Bidding Documents
A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be obtained by interested bidders at the address below during office hours (8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday). Note: Comprehensive details regarding the Scope of Work, Terms of Reference (TOR), and Technical Specifications are contained within the Bidding Documents.
6. Bid Submission and Opening
Bids must be delivered to the address indicated below on or before September 21,2026 at 10:00 AM.
Technical Proposals and Financial Bids shall be sealed in separate envelopes.
Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the Main Contractor conference room (at Site office Conference room) September 21,2026 at 11:00 AM. Late bids will be rejected.
7. Contact Information and Address
Attention: HR department
Office: Dilla - Bule - HaroWachu road project site office, Damma town
City: Damma, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 95 673 8735
Email: [email protected]
8. Main Contractor Rights
The Main Contractor reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to annul the bidding process at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to bidders.
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Ethiopia Branch Dilla-Bule-Haro Wachu Road Project
Tender details
- Deadline: 2026-09-21
- Bid closing time: 10:00
- Bid opening: 2026-09-21 11:00
- Region: South Ethiopia Regional State
- Publishing entity: China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
- Published on: Reporter (Aug 23, 2026)
- Posted at: 2026-08-24T14:28:00.000Z