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YADAM Foundation invites sealed bids from qualified suppliers for two new fully electric, zero-emission vehicles.

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YADAM FOUNDATION

INVITATION TO BID (ITB) - PROCUREMENT OF TWO ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Advertisement: 07 Oct 2026 | Closing: 16 Oct 2026, 5:00 PM

YADAM Foundation invites sealed bids from qualified and experienced vehicle suppliers/dealers for two (2) new fully electric vehicles: Lot 1-one 5-8 passenger electric SUV: Lot 2-one 10-15 passenger electric passenger vehicle/minibus.

Submit competitive Technical and Financial Proposals.

1. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Requirement

Lot 1-Electric SUV (5-8)

Lot 2-Electric Van/Minibus (10-15)

Type/condition

Fully electric, zero-emission: brand new/latest: 4WD/AWD preferred

Fully electric, zero-emission: brand new/latest

Battery/range

Lithium-ion/equivalent: ≥60 kWh preferred; ≥350 km

Lithium-ion/equivalent; ≥350-400 km

Charging/ drive

AC & DC fast charging preferred; automatic/direct electric drive

AC & DC fast charging preferred: automatic/direct electric drive

Steering/roads

Left-hand drive: clearance suitable for urban & rough roads

Left-hand drive: suitable for Ethiopian road conditions

A/C / access

Factory A/C: minimum 5 doors

Front & rear A/C preferred: sliding/side & rear access

Safety

ABS, airbags, ESC, traction control, reverse camera: rear sensors/camera; belts all passengers

ABS, airbags, ESC, traction control, reverse camera/ sensors: belts all passengers

Comfort/utility

Touchscreen, Bluetooth/USB: alloy wheels preferred: spare fyre/jack/tools

Durable belted seats: audio/ Bluetooth/USB: luggage/ storage

Warranty/service

Vehicle ≥3 years/100,000km: battery warranty stated; authorized Ethiopia after-sales/spares

Vehicle ≥3 years/100,000

km: battery warranty stated: authorized Ethiopia after-sales/spares

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (BOTH VEHICLES)

Must be fully electric (not hybrid/PHEV), new/unregistered. Ethiopian- compliant and suitable for local roads; include standard manufacturer equipment/accessories, owner's manuals/technical documents, appropriate charging equipment, standard tools/safety equipment. spare parts/technical support, warranty documentation, battery warranty/capacity/conditions, maintenance schedule, and charging- time/requirements information. Superior specifications should be clearly indicated.

3. BIDDER ELIGIBILITY/SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

Valid business/trade registration; tax registration/clearance where applicable; company profile and relevant vehicle-supply experience: manufacturer authorization/dealership certificate where applicable: at least two previous supply contracts/customer references where available: technical brochures/specifications: warranty & after-sales arrangements; spare-parts/maintenance evidence; valid quotation with unit/total price; and other applicable procurement documents.

4. TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL PROPOSAL

Technical: make, model, manufacture year, battery capacity, range, seating, charging system, warranty and specifications. Financial: unit price per vehicle: taxes/duties: detailed pricing/options/upgrades: delivery/payment terms: warranty/service support: technical sheets: delivery/transport: charging equipment/accessories; other charges: total bid price in ETB. Price validity: at least [60/90) days from deadline.

5. DELIVERY, AFTER-SALES & EVALUATION

Delivery: YADAM Foundation Head Office within five (5) calendar days after purchase agreement/PO. Supplier to provide technical support, warranty service, preventive-maintenance information and spare parts. Evaluation: technical compliance, quality, warranty, after-sales service, supplier experience/reputation, delivery period/service agreements, and financial competitiveness/total cost of ownership. YADAM reserves the right to accept or reject any/all bids in accordance with its procurement procedures.

6. SUBMISSION & CONTACT 

BID SUBMISSION DATE & TIME:

Bid document submission is accepted strictly on October 16, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (during regular organization working hours) Late submissions will not be considered.

SUBMISSION LOCATION:

7. NOTE: YADAM Foundation requires a receipt for the sales transactions

8. SUBMISSION & CONTACT

DEADLINE: 16 October 2026, 5:00

PM (Afternoon). Late submissions

will not be considered.

YADAM Foundation - Around

Bisrat Gebrieal, in front of Quince

Supermarket.

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: +251 91 355 4543/ +251 93 259 7061

INQUIRIES:

Samuel Girma - Human Resource &

General Service Officer

Mohammed Sualih - Finance &

Operation Manager

[email protected] 

Phone: +251 91 355 4543/ +251 93 259 7061

We look forward to receiving your bids and working together towards a more sustainable future.


Tender details

  • Deadline: 2026-10-16
  • Bid closing time: 17:00
  • Bid opening: 2026-10-16 17:00
  • Bid opening (note): No specific opening date and time
  • Region: Addis Ababa
  • Publishing entity: Yadam Foundation (YF)
  • Published on: Reporter (Oct 07, 2026)
  • Posted at: 2026-10-08T12:14:33.000Z
  • Source: Qelal Tenders
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