Stationery

Plan International Ethiopia (PIE) is inviting eligible and competitive suppliers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for pre-qualification across 16 diverse categories, including office stationery, printing, hotel and event services, vehicle rental an

Description

PLAN INTERNATIONAL ETHIOPIA (PIE)
PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS  
Reference No. PIE/RFI/PQ/0001

Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organizations with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. Plan International works in more than 70 countries around the world, including Ethiopia, to empower communities, families and children to advance their wellbeing and equality for girls. Child sponsorship is the basic foundation of the organization. 

We believe in the power and potential of every child specifically girls as they are the most affected. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. 

Plan International’s programs in Ethiopia focus on Child Protection, Education, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food and Economic Security, Humanitarian Response and Resilience Building that we implement in Amhara, Oromia , Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ (SNNP), Gambella, Afar and Benishangul-Gumuz  Regional States and Addis Ababa City Administration. Common to these, issues of gender and disability are also integrated and mainstreamed in all programs.

PLAN International Ethiopia now wants to update its supplier data base on the below listed categories. Therefore, with this invitation to Prequalification all eligible & competitive suppliers are invited to submit their EOI for the supply of goods and services listed below with the extended time frame: Plan International Ethiopia) is considering options for the provision of RFI response for Supplier pre-qualification and Market assessment. The Prequalification Opportunity includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

CATEGORY Code 

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLES FOR EACH CATEGORY

CAT 1

Office Stationery and Training Supplies

A4 paper, notebooks, pens, markers, flipcharts, box files,

folders, minute books, registration books and related office supplies

CAT 2

Printing, Branding and Visibility Materials

Banners, stickers, posters, manuals, booklets, certificates,

signboards, IEC materials, logo printing and related visibility items

CAT 3

Hotel, Venue, Catering and Event Services

Hall rent, training venue, accommodation, lunch, refreshment,

buffet, bottled water and workshop support services

CAT 4

Vehicle Rental, Transport and Freight Services

Hardtop, pickup, minibus, bus, Isuzu truck, field transport,

material movement, office relocation and vehicle rental with fuel

CAT 5

Vehicle Maintenance, Garage and Fleet Support

Garage services, periodic vehicle maintenance, engine oil,

batteries, brake pads, filters, car wash and minor fleet service support

CAT 6

ICT Equipment, Printer Consumables and Telecom Services

Printers, toners, computer accessories, internet service,

mobile airtime, SIM or satellite phone services and basic device accessories

CAT 7

Office, School Furniture and Fixtures

Office tables, chairs, file cabinets, shelves, student desks,

teacher tables, blackboards, suggestion boxes and related fixtures

CAT 8

Local Construction Materials

Sand, river gravel, gravel, aggregate, and selected materials

CAT 9

Building, fitting, WASH, plumbing,

water supply items, and technical tools

Cement, nails, roofing sheets, timber, paint, water tanks, pipes, GI/PPR/PVC fittings,

pumps, valves, water trucking, aqua tabs, sanitation items and plumbing or WASH technical tools

CAT 10

Wooden poles

Eucalyptus poles, bamboo trees and related raw wooden materials

CAT 11

NFI, Hygiene, Clothing and Bedding Items

Blankets, mattresses, bed sheets, dignity kit items, soap,

sanitary pads, jerry cans, buckets, gum boots, clothing and footwear

CAT 12

Food Commodities, Beverages and Packaged Snacks

High-energy biscuits, flour, vegetable oil, sugar, coffee, tea spices, soft drinks,

bottled water and other food or refreshment commodities

CAT 13

Education, Sports and Recreation Materials

Exercise books, chalk, story books, learning kits, footballs,

volleyballs, sport wear, playground fixtures and recreational items

CAT 14

Metal, Woodwork and Fabrication Services

Metal gates, doors, windows, frames, shelves, wooden furniture,

wooden poles and related fabrication or carpentry works

CAT 15

Oil, Lubricants and Utility Services

Engine oil, grease, and lubricants.

CAT 16

Professional, Training and Support Services

Vocational training, consultancy, security guards, office attendants,

warehouse or facility support and other outsourced services

Document Collection and Submission Deadline

  • DOCUMENT COLLECTION: 

Prequalification Document Available free of charge in Addis

From 31st August 2026 to September 18th , 2026

Working days: Raymond – Friday  8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Or send your request to the following email address Eth-CO-Procurement Team Email @ [email protected]   to obtain the details documents in soft copy.

  • DOCUMENT SUBMISSION 

ONLY One Envelop for One Lot

August 31st ,2026 to September 18th ,2026

Working Days: Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION

September 18th,2026 4:00 p.m.

 

Manner of Submission: ONLY One Envelop for One Category

APPLICATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION

  • NAME OF APPLICANT___________________________ 
  • CATEGORY NUMBER ___________________________
  • CATEGORYDESCRIPTION___________________________

Mandatory Requirement

Trade Registration

Renewed Business License

VAT Certificate

TIN Certificate

Address of PIE: 

Plan International Ethiopia | Gambela Office

Supply chain and Admin Department

Ajusent Yetebaberut Oil Station,

Gambela regional state

       Tel: +251-115571916 Addis Ababa

      Email @ [email protected] 

Successful suppliers will be registered in PLANs Suppliers Database. In order to competitively procure goods and services PLAN International Ethiopia will issue multiple RFPs and RFQs to companies who qualify this pre-qualification process. For selected categories, framework agreement will be signed based on a subsequent/ separate process of financial offer analysis.   

Plan International Ethiopia reserves the Right to Accept or reject any prequalification application and is not bound to give reasons for this decision thereof.

 


Tender details

  • Deadline: 2026-09-18
  • Bid closing time: 16:00
  • Bid opening: 2026-09-18 16:00
  • Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
  • Region: Gambela
  • Publishing entity: Plan International Ethiopia
  • Buyer TIN: 0001371098
  • Buyer address: 2nd Floor of Yemez Building,Behind Ziquala Complex, on ECA Road
  • Published on: 2merkato.com (Aug 31, 2026)
  • Posted at: 2026-08-31T07:48:53.000Z
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