Bid invitation (Ref. WFC/GT/SHAT/26/0004)

WaterAid is a global federation working to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). As a leading WASH actor, WaterAid has played a key role in transforming the lives of poor and marginalised communities. In Ethiopia, WaterAid has been active in the WASH sector since 1991, driven by the vision that everyone, everywhere has access to sustainable WASH services. To further its commitment, WaterAid Ethiopia (WAE) invites eligible and qualified firms to submit bids for the Construction of WASH facilities in Gada Tokuma Kebele, Shashemene Town, West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia as per bid document.

Bid Participation and Submission Guidelines:

1. Tender document:

The Tender document will be provided to interested bidders who register their email addresses at the registration desk located at WaterAid Ethiopia’s reception, between February 5-17, 2026, during working hours (08:30 AM 12:30 PM and 01:30 PM 05:00 PM).

2. Online Access:

Alternatively. bidders may download the invitation and Tender document from our website: www.wateraid.org/et

3. Eligibility Documents:

Bidders must be registered construction firms classified as Grade 5 or above. Eligible bidders are required to submit a valid, renewed business license, a company registration certificate, and a TIN registration certificate. All required documents must be submitted together with the technical proposal.

4. Bld Submission Deadline:

All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the WAE office no later than February 18, 2026, by 1:30 PM.

5. Bid Security:

A bid bond of 2% of the total price is required, in the form of a bank guarantee or CPO valid for at least three (3) months from the date of bid opening. The original bid bond must be attached to the original financial proposal.

6. Envelope Identification:

Envelopes must clearly display the bidder’s name, address, legal stamp, and the reference number Ref: WFC/GT/SHAT/26/0004.

7. Bld Format:

The technical and financial proposals must be submitted In separate sealed envelopes, each marked “ORIGINAL” and “COPY”. Each copy must be stamped and sealed. In the case of any discrepancies, the original version will be considered final.

8. Bid Opening:

Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who wish to attend on February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the WaterAid Ethiopia office.

9. Disclaimer:

WaterAid Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Late submissions will not be accepted.

10. Partial biding is allowed

Bid Submission Address: WaterAid Ethiopia

Bole Sub-City, in front of Bole Medhanialem Church, Next to Edna Mall, United Insurance Building, 3rd Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,

Tel:+251 11 669 5965, mail:ethiopiaprocurementho@wateraid.org   / waethiopia@wateraid.org