Ethiopian Roads Administration: Procurement of Symantec Antivirus Software License Renewal, install, Configure, And Support

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https://production.egp.gov.et/egp/bids/report/tendering/a6b5b061-2a54-4a2f-9d8b-8b7959af7935/open

Reference Number: ERA-NCB-NC-0020-2019-BID-Open Lot Reference: ERA-15-2019FY

Procurement Information

• Procurement Type: Bidding
• Procurement Method: Open
• Market Type: National
• Envelope Type: single envelop
• Category: NonConsultancyServices

Procuring Entity

Organization: Ethiopian Roads Administration

Contact Information

Address: Ras Abebe Aregaye

Town: Addis Ababa

Country: Ethiopia

P.O. Box: 1770

Post Code: 1000

Telephone: +251 115587165

Email: [email protected]

Office: 105

Important Dates

• Invitation Date: Sep 01, 2026, 12:00 AM
• Submission Deadline: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Opening Schedule: Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 AM
• Clarification Deadline: Sep 06, 2026, 5:00 PM

Eligibility Requirements

Participation Fee: 500

Bid Security: 300000 ETB

Joint Venture: Required

Bid Security Forms (Local): CPO, Bank_Guarantee, Bank/Wire Transfer

Bid Security Forms (SME): Letter_from_Small_and_Micro_Enterprise

Bid Security Forms (Foreign): CPO, Bank_Guarantee, Bank/Wire Transfer

Qualification Requirements

• Joint Venture (JV) AgreementJoint Venture (JV) Agreement (if applicable)- Legally binding JV agreement specifying joint and several liability, lead partner nomination, and share of responsibilitiesReference: 4.6
• Completeness & Timeliness of SubmissionFully completed, signed, and stamped Bid Submission Sheet, Price Schedule, and submission of the 300,000 ETB CPO/Bank Guarantee in hardcopy prior to the bid deadlineReference: 2
• Average Annual TurnoverBidders need to demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least this amount, usually over the last Two years, to meet this financial qualification criterion must be an average of 20,000,000 Ethiopian Birr.Reference: 15
• Broadcom Advantage Partner Status ProofOfficial certificate or letter confirming the bidder's status as an authorized Broadcom/Symantec Advantage Partner or Reseller.Reference: 2.2.2
• Specific Experience (Scope & Volume)Testimonial letters, client reference letters, or official project completion certificates proving at least one (1) enterprise project successfully completed within the last five (5) years involving more than 400 endpoint security licenses.Reference: 2
• Contract Budgetary SizeWritten proof (contracts, client confirmation letters, or purchase orders) proving that the submitted reference project had a contract budget size of at least 10,000,000 ETB.Reference: 2
• Manufacturer Authorization Letter (MAL)Valid, current, dated, and signed MAL explicitly issued directly by Broadcom (Symantec) specifically for this ERA bid (ERA-NCB-NC-0020-2019-BID-Open).Reference: 2.2.1
• Memorandum of Association (MoA) & Articles of Association (AoA)Copy of official MoA and AoA including any registered amendments.Reference: 3
• Valid Trade License / Business LicenseRenewed commercial business license for the current Ethiopian fiscal year indicating the relevant stream of business (ICT / Cybersecurity / Software Supply).Reference: 2
• Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption DeclarationSigned and stamped pledge form confirming full commitment to ethical business practices.Reference: 4.2
• Vat Registration CertificateOfficial VAT certificate issued by the tax authority (Mandatory for local bidders).Reference: 1
• Valid Tax Clearance CertificateValid Tax Clearance Certificate-Current certificate indicating no outstanding tax liabilities, valid at the bid opening date.Reference: 3
• Bid Security (CPO / Guarantee)Verification of physical hardcopy receipt of 300,000 ETB CPO or Unconditional Bank Guarantee valid for 88 days.Reference: 15
• General Experience (Minimum 3 Years)-Certificates of accomplishment or completion certificates from clients proving at least three (3) years of active enterprise cybersecurity/antivirus installation and maintenance experience.Reference: 1
• Audited Financial Statements (Last 2 Years)-Full audit reports prepared and certified by independent, certified auditors registered with the Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) for the last two (2) years. (Financial statements prepared by accounting firms or accountants will be rejected).Reference: 1
• Business Organization Registration Certificate & TINBusiness Organization Registration Certificate & TIN- Official registration certificate and Tax Identification Number card.Reference: 1
• Bid Submission Sheet & Price ScheduleBid Submission Sheet & Price Schedule: Fully completed, signed, and stamped Bid Submission Form and Price Schedule without any reservation.Reference: Bid Submission Sheet & Price Schedule
• Technical Proposal & License DistributionGuarantee of genuine products complying with the latest Broadcom model. Must explicitly confirm supply for 2 Years and specify the exact distribution: 738 SES Complete (Head Office: 610, ERA Research Center: 78, CETU Building: 50), 450 EDR licenses, and 160 XDR licenses.Reference: Technical Proposal & License Distribution
• Implementation MethodologyDetailed Work Plan confirming execution of all 8 mandatory SOW areas (Assessment, Renewal, Centralized Deployment, Segregation, Control, AD Integration, Optimization, Data Center Protection).Reference: Implementation Methodology
• Deliverables & Project ScheduleSigned commitment to submit all 8 official deliverables (Including specifically the System Administrator Guide (SOP) and UAT Document) and finish the project within Two (2) Months.Reference: Deliverables & Project Schedule
• Training SyllabusDetailed document covering the 12 mandatory technical administration topics outlined in Section 9 of the TOR.Reference: Training Syllabus
• Beneficial Ownership Disclosure FormBeneficial Ownership Disclosure Form- Completed form disclosing individual beneficial owners holding 10% or more voting rights/sharesReference: 2
• Documentary Evidence RequiredSigned CVs by the experts, copy of degrees, valid technical certifications, and references with verifiable contact details (Name, Position, Email, Phone).Reference: 1
• Written Power of AttorneyWritten Power of Attorney- Legal document granting the authorized representative full signatory power to sign, submit bids, and execute contracts on behalf of the company/JVReference: 4.3
• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Commitment LetterFormal, signed compliance letter agreeing to sign a strict NDA prior to project kickoff, treating all ERA configurations, IP addresses, and user data as confidential.Reference: 2

Procurement Classification

• 305000000: ICT Equipment
• 200000000: Consultancy and service

Source of Fund

• Treasury

Governing Rule

The Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Terms and Conditions

Ethiopian roads administration reserves the right to cancel the bid fully or partial

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-09-16
• Bid closing time: 10:00
• Bid opening: 2026-09-16 10:30
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA)
• Buyer address: ወላይታ ሶዶ ከነዳጅ ዲፖ አለፍ ብሎ ጎፋ ማዞሪያ
• Bid bond: 300000 ETB
• Bid document price: 500
• Published on: Government (Sep 02, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-09-02T06:18:27.000Z