WaterAid

Readvertised Bid invitation for consultancy service

(Ref. Ref.WAE/COW/SA/26/R1/0013)

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 consultancy firms to submit bids for the Consultancy service for the development of a costed WASH plan in South Achefer Woreda by strengthening planning, monitoring, and budgeting skills and knowledge for Gender-Responsive, Climate-Resilient, Universal, Inclusive, and Sustainable WASH as per the terms of reference.

Bid Participation and Submission Guidelines:

1. Terms of Reference (TOR):

Bidders can access the Terms of Reference after registration on  the WaterAid Ethiopia Website: www.wateraid.org/et between June 29 to July 14, 2026. The TOR will be sent by the system to their registered email address.

2. Eligibility Documents:

Bids must include a renewed business license, company registration certificate, and TIN registration certificate. These documents should be submitted together with the technical proposal.

3. Bid Submission Deadline:

All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the WAE office no later than July 15, 2026, by 1:30 PM.

4. Bid Security:

A bid bond of 2% of the total consultancy fee 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.

5. Envelope Identification:

Envelopes must clearly display the bidder’s name, address, legal stamp, and the reference number Ref: Ref. WAE/COW/SA/26/R1/0013.

6. Proposal 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.

7. Preliminary Bid Opening

The preliminary bid opening will be conducted by the WaterAid Ethiopia Procurement Committee on July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EAT) at the WaterAid Ethiopia Office. Bidders/Consultants are not required to attend this session. Only bidders/consultants who successfully pass the technical evaluation will be invited to attend the financial proposal opening. The date, time, and venue of the financial proposal opening will be communicated to the technically qualified bidders/consultants in due course.

8. Disclaimer:

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

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,

Email: ethiopiaprocurementho@wateraid.org / waethiopia@wateraid.org