Equipment and Accessories
Willows International invites qualified and eligible suppliers to participate in the procurement of five hundred (500) tablets to support a client management system for community-level healthcare providers in reproductive healthcare across three regions i
Description
INVITATION TO BID
Procurement of Five Hundred (500) Tablets
Willows International (WI), established in 1997, has developed and implemented various versions of a client management system designed to improve the performance of community-level healthcare providers and enable women to receive improved, customized, and timely information, services, referrals, and follow-up support in reproductive healthcare.
Willows International is committed to supporting individuals and communities in achieving their reproductive health goals through the delivery of high-quality information and services.
As part of its program implementation in Ethiopia, which will be carried out across three regions, Willows International invites qualified and eligible suppliers to participate in the procurement of five hundred (500) tablets.
The purpose of this bid is to identify competent vendors who can supply and deliver the required tablets in accordance with the specified technical requirements, within the required timeframe, and at a competitive price.
Interested and eligible bidders are invited to submit their sealed bids to the Willows International Ethiopia Office located at: Kirkos Sub-City, Woreda 9, Flamingo Area, Minaye Office Park, 5th Floor
Bidders are required to submit separate sealed envelopes containing their technical proposal and financial proposal. Bidders must also include all required supporting documents as specified in the bidding requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Interested bidders must submit the following valid documents:
- Renewed business registration certificate.
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and TIN registration.
- Certificate of good bid performance or evidence of successful delivery history.
- Bid documents must be stamped and signed by an authorized representative of the organization.
- Names and contact details of at least three (3) previous customers who have received similar supplies.
Bid Submission and Opening Schedule
- The bid submission period will remain open for six (10) consecutive calendar days, starting from the date of bid announcement on Wednesday September 2, 2026, and closing on Wednesday September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on the same day at 2:00 PM.
- Bidders are required to submit their offers, consisting of separate technical and financial proposals/price schedules, in sealed envelopes in accordance with the bid specifications provided in the bid document. The bid opening will be conducted in the presence of participating bidders or their representatives.
- Willows International Ethiopia reserves the right to request additional information from prospective bidders and to reject any or all bids that do not meet the minimum requirements. Willows International Ethiopia also reserves the right to reject bids when deemed to be in the best interest of the organization and/or the communities it serves, without incurring any liabity.
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Minimum Specification of Tablets |
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Minimum Specif ication |
Bidders Compliance |
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Yes/ No |
If “No” Indicate Your offer |
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Tablet |
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Brand |
Known brand and original |
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Model |
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Country of Origin or Country of manufacture/Assembly |
(Specify) |
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Year of manufacture |
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Manufacturer |
(Specify) |
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Operat ing System |
Android, minimum version 15 |
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Processor |
Minimum Octa-core (4×1.5
GHz) or Quad-core (each 2.3
GHz)
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Display |
7 inch to 8.1 inch, Capacitive touch screen, Readable in significant sunlight |
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Internal Memory/storage |
128GB |
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Memory |
6GB |
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External Memory support |
Support of 32GB. |
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Battery Life |
9 hrs under full load |
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SIM Card |
With 2G, 3G and 4G support |
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GPS |
GNSS and its accuracy (10 meters and below in Ethiopia) |
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Wireless |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
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Network(Connectivity) |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.2s |
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Front Camera |
2.5MP |
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Rear Camera |
8 MP |
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Case cover |
Slim-Book Stand PU Leather Case Cover |
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Screen protector |
HD clear tempered glass screen protector |
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Perfect fit: precise cut to provide maximum protect ion for the ent ire screen of the tablet provided. |
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High definition: 99% High definition Retina clarity and 99% light transmittance. |
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High touch sensitivity, and accuracy. |
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Strong protection: Rated 9H hardness. |
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Other Requirements |
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Manufacture |
Manufacturer authorization |
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Authorization |
letter should be provided |
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After sales service |
Authorized agent to provide after sales service in Ethiopia (Indicate details of your agent) |
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Maintenance |
Availability of in country maintenance workshop. |
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Sample Provision |
Able to provide a sample of the product |
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Experience |
Experience supplying |
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electronic (IT) equipment to Ethiopia |
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Tender details
- Deadline: 2026-09-15
- Bid closing time: 12:00
- Bid closing (note): Wednesday September 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM
- Bid opening: 2026-09-15 14:00
- Bid opening (note): Wednesday September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Region: Addis Ababa
- Publishing entity: Willows International Ethiopia
- Published on: Reporter (Sep 02, 2026)
- Posted at: 2026-09-02T08:41:26.000Z