Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) invites legally registered and qualified contractors for invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of menstrual hygiene and health (MHH) rooms in eleven (11) elementary schools – Gamo and Konso zones (Reference number: H

INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AND HEALTH
(MHH) ROOMS IN ELEVEN (11) ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – GAMO AND KONSO ZONES

Reference Number: HEKS/EPER/009/2026

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Swiss Protestant Churches which champions the cause of a more humane and just world. Its projects combat the causes of hunger, injustice, and social distress, abroad as well as in Switzerland. The dignity of every human being is central to our commitment.

In over 30 countries on four continents, HEKS/EPER supports development cooperation projects and strives for systemic change through its development work in Switzerland and worldwide.

HEKS/EPER started supporting projects in Ethiopia in 1972 and is currently a key development and humanitarian partner for the Ethiopian government across four regions (Oromia, Amhara, Somali and South Ethiopia).

HEKS/EPER works with vulnerable communities including pastoralists, internally displaced persons and female-headed households, providing support in water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, protection, shelter, natural resource management, livelihood recovery, agroecology, market system development and institutional engagement.

Pursuant to Proclamation 1113/2011 to provide for the Registration and Regulation of Charities and Societies, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) in Ethiopia was re-registered by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Authority for Civil Society Organizations as a Foreign Charity on October 22, 2019 for indefinite period of time.

Within the framework of the Community, School and Health Care Facility WASH Improvement Project Phase IV, funded by SDC and HEKS/EPER through SWSC, HEKS/EPER invites legally registered and qualified contractors for the construction of Menstrual Hygiene and Health (MHH) rooms at eleven (11) elementary schools in Arba Minch Zuria Woreda (Gamo Zone) and Karat Zuria Woreda (Konso Zone), South Ethiopia Region.

This tender is divided into eleven (11) lots. Each lot covers the construction of one MHH room at one school. Bidders may submit an offer for at least two or all lots; each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately.

• LOT 1 – Lante Mukera Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 2 – Chano Mile Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 3 – Chano Chalba Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 4 – Sile Sira Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 5 – Sile Mulu Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 6 – Kolla Shele Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 7 – Elgo Fango Elementary School (Gamo Zone, Arba Minch Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 8 – Baydie Elementary School (Konso Zone, Karat Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 9 – Ataya Elementary School (Konso Zone, Karat Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 10 – Serebo Elementary School (Konso Zone, Karat Zuria Woreda)
• LOT 11 – Gocha Elementary School (Konso Zone, Karat Zuria Woreda)

For each lot, the contractor shall supply all construction materials, labor and equipment and construct the MHH room as per the drawings, technical specifications and Bill of Quantities, including excavation and earthworks, stone masonry foundation, reinforced concrete works, HCB walling, roofing, metal doors and windows, plastering, screed and painting, a 500-litre water tank on a masonry platform, handwashing basin, soak-away pit, pavement and access ramp.

The works under each lot shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of site handover, using new, genuine materials that comply with the specified standards. Bidders bidding for more than one lot must demonstrate capacity to implement all lots bid for concurrently.

BID REQUIREMENTS

1. Legally registered and qualified contractors with proven expertise and relevant experience are invited to participate in this tender. Eligible bidders must possess a valid, renewed license as General Contractor (GC) or Building Contractor (BC) Grade 5 and above, registered with FPPA, together with TIN and VAT registration certificates.

2. The Bidder shall demonstrate compliance with applicable financial and tax regulations by possessing a registered cash register machine or an officially approved QR code-based receipt system.

3. Bidders shall provide evidence of similar work experience (MHH rooms, school or health-facility latrines/WASH blocks, or small RC/HCB buildings), supported by contracts and completion/recommendation letters issued by recognized INGOs, UN agencies or Government organizations.

4. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain a complete set of bidding documents from HEKS/EPER Ethiopia by submitting a formal request via email to [email protected] 

The request must be compiled by the following documents:

• A scanned copy of the bank payment advice as proof of payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 500.00 (Five Hundred Ethiopian Birr). The payment shall be made to:
• Account Name: HEKS/EPER
• Account Number: 01304178856100
• Bank: Awash Bank
• Branch: Dil Gebeya
• The payment advice must clearly indicate the reference number of this specific tender.
• A valid copy of the bidder’s trade license.
• A copy of the bidder’s identification (ID).

Requests for bidding documents will be accepted from October 23, 2026, to November 7, 2026.

All bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected]  in three separate folders (Administrative, Technical and Financial), including a scanned copy of a 1% CPO (of the VAT-inclusive offer) for each lot bid for. The tender reference number and the lot number(s) bid for must be stated in the e-mail subject line.

1. A site visit is mandatory for each lot bid for, between October 27 and November 7, 2026, coordinated by the HEKS/EPER Field Office. Bidders shall attach the site visit certificate and a site inspection and assessment report for each lot, together with their work plan, method statement, key personnel, equipment and related work experience, in the technical offer.

2. A separate filled Bill of Quantities shall be submitted for each lot bid for, in the format provided with the tender document, with unit rates and 15% VAT added to the total amount, together with the Summary of Financial Offer. Changes to the given quantities and specifications are not allowed; bids that do so will
be rejected.

3. All rates and amounts entered in the Bill of Quantities, or any other documents must be expressed in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

The bid will close on November 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM (EAT), and bids will be opened on November 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Detailed information on the bidding process and specifications can be found in the tender document, which can be requested via email at [email protected].

Please note that personal visits to the office or phone calls are not required.

HEKS-EPER Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject the bid partially or fully.

Address: [email protected] 

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-11-12
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-11-13 09:00
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER)
• Buyer TIN: 0002891096
• Bid bond: 1%
• Bid document price: 500.00 Birr
• Published on: Qelal Tenders (Oct 24, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-10-24T09:00:46.000Z
• Source: Qelal Tenders