Diriba Defersha General Contractor invites eligible bidders for the Geotechnical Investigation Works for Lalo and Kile (Bedas) River Bridges along the Construction Works of Supe Darmu (Dupa) – Lalokile (Lalo) – Amara Kucho (Meke Lalo) Design and Build Roa

Diriba Defersha General Contractor

Tender Notice

NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BID FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION WORKS FOR LALO AND KILE (BEDAS) RIVER BRIDGES ALONG THE CONSTRUCTION WORKS OF SUPE DARMU (DUPA) - LALOKILE (LALO) – AMARA KUCHO (MEKE LALO) DESIGN AND BUILD ROAD PROJECT

Diriba Defersha General Contractor has signed a Contract Agreement with the Ethiopian Roads Administration for the Construction Works of Supe-Darmu (Dupa) - Lalokile (Lalo)- Amara Kucho (Meke Lalo) Design and Build Road Project (Proc. Ref. No.: W/07/ICB/OC/GOE/2014 EFY).

Pursuant to the requirements of the Contract, which provides for the construction of two additional bridges (Kile Bridge and Lalo Bridge) across the Kile and Lalo (Bedas) rivers, Diriba Defersha General Contractor now invites eligible bidders to submit sealed bids for the provision of Geotechnical Investigation Services for the bridge foundation sites.

The works comprise the necessary field investigations, laboratory testing, analysis, and reporting for the foundation design and construction of the two bridges, including the supply of all required labour, materials, equipment, and related services.

Eligibility Criteria

The bidder must be a registered company with the Ethiopian Ministry of Urban Development & Construction (or the competent authority succeeding it).

• The bidder must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in similar geotechnical investigation works for road/bridge projects.
• The bidder must possess a valid and renewed business license to operate in the construction/consultancy industry.
• The bidder must hold a valid Competence Certificate relevant to geotechnical investigation or similar works.
• The bidder must submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate confirming eligibility to participate in public tenders and remaining valid at least up to the bid submission deadline.
• The bidder must present work-completion documents of at least three (3) completed bridge projects of similar scope (in terms of volume of work and/or contract value).

Submission Requirements

Interested bidders shall prepare and submit their bids strictly in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and Bidding Data to be provided with the bid documents. Diriba Defersha General Contractor reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning any reason whatsoever.

Bid Submission

Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the address below on or before 28 October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Late bids will be rejected.

Address for Bid Submission and Further Information

Diriba Defersha General Contractor

Akaki Kality Subcity, around Qusquam Mariyam Church

Head Office

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251 91 594 3094

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-10-28
• Bid closing time: 10:00
• Bid opening: 2026-10-28 10:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Diriba Defersha General Contractor
• Published on: Reporter (Oct 18, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-10-20T12:16:39.000Z
• Source: Qelal Tenders