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Positive Action for Development (PAD) invites bids for the supply of laptop and desktop computers.

2merkato.com(Feb 10, 2026)

A.INVITATION TO TENDER
Laptop Computer and Desktop Procurement
Reference Number: PAD/007/26

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit, secular, and legally registered organization in the Ethiopian civil society organization with registration number 2330. The organization was established on June 6/2011, with a mission to save lives, promote hope, end poverty, and achieve social justice through integrated and sustainable development approaches. 

As part of the project implementation, PAD would like to invite qualified and interested Suppliers for the procurement of Laptop Computer and Desktop Computers as per the details below:

Laptop and desktop Computer Specifications

S.N

Items Description

Specifications

UOM

Qty

1

Laptop computer

1 Model: IdeaPad

• Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

2. Processor: Intel Core i7-1335U (or higher)

• Graphics card: G-Force RTX 3050 6GB

3. Storage: 1TB SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

4. RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

• Keyboard: ENGLISH

5. Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 50Wh

• Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

• Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

6. Reference model IdeaPad

7. Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

 Connectivity:

• Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

• Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

• USB 3.2 Ty

• Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

• The components of the laptops should be

• Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

• All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

PCS

8

2

Laptop computer

 Model= Pavilion

• Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

• Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (or higher)

• Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

• RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

• Keyboard: ENGLISH

• Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

• Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

• Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

• Reference model Lightweight Notebook

• Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

• Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Connectivity:

Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

• 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

• 2x USB 3.2 Ty

• Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

• The components of the laptops should be

• Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

• All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

3

Laptop computer

Model= Pavilion

· Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

· Processor: Intel Core i7-1335U (or higher)

· Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

· RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

· Keyboard: ENGLISH

· Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

· Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

· Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

· Reference model Lightweight Notebook

· Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

· Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Connectivity:

· Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

· 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

· 2x USB 3.2 Ty

· Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

· The components of the laptops should be

· Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

· All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

4

Laptop computer

Model= Pavilion

· Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

· Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (or higher)

· Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

· RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

· Keyboard: ENGLISH

· Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

· Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

· Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

· Reference model Lightweight Notebook

· Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

· Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Connectivity:

· Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

· 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

· 2x USB 3.2 Ty

· Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

· The components of the laptops should be

· Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

· All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

5

Laptop computer

Model=  Envy

· Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

· Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (or higher)

· Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

· RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

· Keyboard: ENGLISH

· Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

· Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

· Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

· Reference model Lightweight Notebook

· Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

· Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Connectivity:

· Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

· 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

· 2x USB 3.2 Ty

· Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

· The components of the laptops should be

· Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

· All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

6

Laptop computer

Model= Envy

· Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

· Processor: Intel Core i7-1335U (or higher)

· Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

· RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

· Keyboard: ENGLISH

· Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

· Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

· Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

· Reference model Lightweight Notebook

· Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

· Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Connectivity:

· Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

· 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

· 2x USB 3.2 Ty

· Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

· The components of the laptops should be

· Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

· All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

7

Laptop computer

Model=  EliteBook

· Display Min: 13/14″ FHD LED Min: 1920 x 1080

· Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U (or higher)

· Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD (HDD is not acceptable)

· RAM: 16GB DDR5 (Upgradable to 32GB)

· Keyboard: ENGLISH

· Battery: Min: 3 Cell, 41Wh

· Minimum 10 hours with fast charging support

· Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 680M

· Reference model Lightweight Notebook

· Operating System: Windows 11 separate sealed license Professional, 64 bits, English Single License, Genuine

· Pre-installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Connectivity:

· Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

· 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)

· 2x USB 3.2 Ty

· Laptops should be new, not used, or refurbished.

· The components of the laptops should be

· Assembled by the manufacturer and verified at the principal manufacturer’s website.

· All the items are to be provided in proper company packaging.

pcs

8

8

Desktop Computer

Desktop Computer (Core Workstation – Equivalent to Envy Laptop)

• Processor: Intel Core i7-13700 (13th Gen) — matches or exceeds laptop performance

• Chipset: Business-class Intel B660 / Q670

• RAM: 16 GB DDR4 or DDR5 (expandable to 32 GB)

• Storage: 512 GB NVMe SSD (no HDD)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics (equivalent productivity performance)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit

• Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Networking: Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.x + Ethernet LAN

• Ports:

– USB-C × 2 (USB 3.x or Thunderbolt if available)

– USB-A × 4+

– HDMI / DisplayPort × 1+

– Audio combo jack × 1

• Power: Efficient PSU (80 PLUS certified)

• Condition & Packaging: New, manufacturer-assembled, verified on official site, sealed packaging

• Warranty: Minimum 1 year manufacturer warranty

24-inch Full HD Monitor

• Display Size: 24 inch (23.8″)

• Resolution: Full HD 1920×1080

• Panel: IPS (wide viewing angles, good color for productivity)

• Features:

– Anti-glare screen

– Adjustable tilt/height if supported

– HDMI + DisplayPort + VGA support (where available)

• Ideal For: Office work, spreadsheets, presentations, multitaski

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Desktop Computer

 Desktop Computer (Performance Equivalent to Pavilion Laptop)

• Processor: Intel Core  i5-13400 (13th Gen)

(Performance equivalent to laptop Intel Core i5-1335U and better multitasking performance)

• Chipset: Intel B660 / Q670 or higher

• RAM: 16 GB DDR4 or DDR5 (expandable to 32 GB)

• Storage: 256 GB NVMe SSD (no HDD)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics / Intel Iris Xe (sufficient for productivity)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit

(Separate sealed genuine license, English)

• Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Networking:

– Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E

– Bluetooth 5.x

– Gigabit Ethernet LAN

• Ports:

– USB-C × 2 (USB 3.2 Gen2 or Thunderbolt if available)

– USB-A × 4+

– HDMI × 1

– DisplayPort × 1

– Audio combo jack × 1

• Power Supply: 300 W – 500 W, Energy Efficient (80 PLUS Certified)

• Condition: Brand new, not used or refurbished

• Manufacturing: Assembled by manufacturer, verified on principal manufacturer website

• Packaging: Delivered in original company packaging

• Warranty: Minimum 1 year manufacturer warranty

24-inch Full HD Monitor (Included)

• Display Size: 24 inch (23.8″)

• Resolution: Full HD 1920×1080

• Panel: IPS (wide viewing angles, good color accuracy)

• Inputs: HDMI + DisplayPort (where available)

• Adjustability: Tilt / height options if supported

• Ideal For: Office productivity, meetings, spreadsheet work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Desktop Computer

• Processor: Intel Core i5-12400

• Chipset: Intel Business-Class (B660 / Q670)

• RAM: 8 GB

• Storage: 512 GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

• Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics (suitable for general productivity)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit

(Separate sealed genuine license, English)

• Pre-Installed Software: Microsoft Office 2019 or later (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Networking:

– Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E

– Bluetooth 5.x

– Gigabit Ethernet LAN

• Ports (Minimum):

– USB-C × 2 (USB 3.x or Thunderbolt if available)

– USB-A × 4+

– HDMI × 1

– DisplayPort × 1

– Audio combo jack × 1

• Power Supply: 300 W – 500 W, 80 PLUS certified

• Condition: New — not used or refurbished

• Manufacturing & Packaging: Assembled by manufacturer, verified on principal manufacturer website; delivered in original company packaging

• Warranty: Minimum 1 year manufacturer warranty

24-inch Full HD Monitor (Included)

• Display Size: 24 inch (23.8″)

• Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080)

• Panel: IPS (wide viewing angles)

• Inputs: HDMI + DisplayPort

• Suitable For: Office work, presentations, multitasking

pcs

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Note that

  • Detail catalog specification must be submitted together with the bid to the Head office in Addis Ababa. Suppliers who do not provide a catalog specification will be excluded from further evaluation. 
  • All pages of this bid document must be completed, signed, and stamped by a duly authorized representative of the Organization/Company. The fully completed document must be submitted to PAD along with the supplier’s technical and financial documents. Failure to comply with this requirement will be at the Bidder’s own risk and may result in the rejection of the Bid.
  • The delivery place of the item is at PAD Head Office, Addis Ababa, and the delivery time is a maximum of 10 calendar days. The supplier shall be responsible for all unloading costs at PAD’s warehouse.
  • Performance Guarantee- the successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Guarantee equivalent to 5% of the contract value in the form of a Bank Guarantee or CPO, prior to contract signing, which shall be payable to the purchaser as a compensation for any loss resulting from the supplier’s failure to complete its obligations under the Contract or the purchase order issued. Failure to submit the guarantee within the specified timeframe will result in forfeiture of the award.
  • The Bank Deposit Slip original should be attached to the financial document of the bid document. 

Requirements:

Interested eligible bidders must submit a written application along with copies of the following mandatory legal documents:

  • Business registration certificate in the respective area.
  • Renewed Business License in the respective area.
  • Business Registration.
  • TIN Certification.
  • VAT Registration Certificate.
  • Proof of track record in supplying similar items.
  • Testimonies of related services.
  • Capacity to supply the items.
  • Bank Deposit Slip of ETB 1,000 into the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Account Number 1000321092938, Account Name: Positive Action for Development (PAD).
  • Bid Bond: 2% of the total price in the form of a CPO.

All Quotations must be presented in English only.

Clarity of specifications and presentation of the bid offer, quality, delivery time, and value-for-money principles will be considered in the evaluation of the bid.

Positive Action for Development (PAD) reserves the right to accept or reject all or parts of the bids at any time without assigning any reason or reason whatsoever. Tenders submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

The submitted Quotation could be used as the basis for a contract between your firm/institution and PAD. 

Bid Collection, Submission, and Deadline Dates

A. Bid Document Collection Dates

Interested suppliers are required to deposit a non-refundable fee of ETB 1,000 into the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Account Number 1000321092938, Account Name: Positive Action for Development (PAD).

To request the bid document (available from 10 February,17 February 2026, 03:00 AM (09:00 local time)), suppliers must provide the bank deposit slip along with a copy of their valid ID and trade license through one of the following options:

  • By Email: Send a request for the bid document to procurement@padethiopia.org  , attaching the bank deposit slip, ID, and trade license, and clearly reference the bid reference number in your email (PAD/007/26) for Laptop and desktop Computer. Email or requests without these attachments will not be considered valid bid document requests.
  • In Person: Submit the original deposit slip together with a copy of your ID and trade license to the PAD Procurement Office at our Head Office, located in Lemi Kura Sub-City, Woreda 13, House No. B005 | Around CMC Square, 500 meters from Menabert Real Estate Tel: +251-909-401-804 

B.Bid Document Submission and Closing Date

The completed technical and financial proposal documents shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope in person, indicating ‘Bid Reference no.’ in ‘Original’ and ‘Copy’ to our address in the bid box prepared for this purpose at PAD Head office, located in Lemi Kura Sub City Woreda 13 House no. B005 |Around CMC Square, 500 meters from Menabert Real Estate Tel: +251-116701916 The closing deadline is 17 February 2026, at 03:00 PM or 09:00 Local Time.

C. Bid Opening Date

The bid will be opened on 17 February 2026, 03:30 PM (09:30 local time), at the PAD Head office in Addis Ababa.

Mahi Fethi

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