2merkato.com (Sep 03, 2026)
EXTENSION OF SUPPLIER PREQUALIFICATION NOTICE 2026-2029
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), one of the 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world, was founded on July 8th, 1935, by government Decree, following the second Italian invasion of Ethiopia. It began by providing humanitarian services to wounded soldiers and civilian victims. That same year on the 25th of September 1935, ERCS was officially recognized as the 48th member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. ERCS complements national efforts in Disaster Response, disaster risk reduction and community resilience-building while upholding its legal status and humanitarian obligations.
ERCS invites interested qualified, technically competent, and eligible Local vendors to submit their interest for the prequalification for years 2026-2029. Please note that ERCS Ethiopia will not accept any manual submissions, the supplier prequalification exercise will be conducted online via:
The TenderSure™ platform is secure, transparent and provides an efficient prequalification process. Interested suppliers may access and register on www.tendersure.africa under the “Open Jobs” tab and click on Ethiopian Red Cross Supplier Prequalification. Access to the prequalification documents will be granted upon payment of a non-refundable fee per category inclusive of 15% VAT (Amount will vary per category). All payments will be made via an online payment on the platform. The online prequalification exercise which started on August 3, 2026, has been extended and the closing date is September 10, 2026, at 10 PM EAT/ 4 PM local time.
Kindly note that TenderSure™ will host a training webinar on September 8, 2026 at 11 AM EAT /5 AM local time on how to register on the TenderSure™ platform. Interested suppliers can use the following details to attend the webinar on Google Meet. Please join on your computer browser, mobile app, meeting link: https://meet.google.com/vtj-vefq-ses
Should you require any assistance, kindly contact us at clearskies@tendersure.africa or +251 955 210 999 by Phone, Telegram or WhatsApp.
N.B.
- Existing suppliers are required to participate alongside prospective suppliers to be evaluated and considered for future business. All participants who complete the prequalification process online will be notified of the outcome via email. Participation of the supplier’s prequalification is not a guarantee for business.
- ERCS reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or part at its discretion.
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GENERAL |
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Supply of Stationery and Toners |
Supply of office Stationery |
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Supply of Toners and Cartridges |
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Supply of Electronics/ Home Appliances (TVs, Fridges, Microwaves, Water Dispensers) |
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Supply of Cleaning Materials (Powder Soap, liquid soap, Soft, Bleach, Tissues, Hand Paper Towels, Serviettes, Tissue Dispensers, Air Fresheners, Hand Sanitizer, Laundry Soap etc. ) |
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Provision of General Cleaning Services |
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Provision of Security and Guarding services |
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Provision of International and Local Language Translation, Interpretation and Localization Services |
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Supply and Delivery of Staff Uniforms, Protective Clothing, Overall, Coats, Gowns, Shoes, Socks, Shirts, etc. |
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ICT |
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Supply, installation and Maintenance of ICT equipment (Servers, Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points) |
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Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms Systems |
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Supply of Audio-Visual Equipment Including Screens, Projectors, Video Wall Screens and Related Equipment |
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Provision of Network Infrastructure Services, Data Communication Services, Computer Networks and Structured Cabling |
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12 |
Provision of Cloud Services and Support (Dynamics 365, Office 365, etc.) |
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Provision of Software development |
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14 |
Provision of End-User Computing Equipment (Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Printers, Scanners, Mobile Devices, Peripherals, Accessories) |
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Supply, Maintenance and Repairs of UPS and Consumables (UPS Batteries, PDU, ATS, Voltage Stabilizer etc) |
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MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL & RELIEF ITEMS |
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Supply of Relief Non-Food Items |
Laundry and Body Soaps |
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Mattresses, Blankets, sleeping Matts and Bedsheets, Trapulin |
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Jerry Can, Bucket, Washing Basin |
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Sanitary pads and Dignity Kits |
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Kitchen Sets |
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Supply of Relief Food Items and High Nutrition Supplies (Edible Oil, Wheat Flour) |
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Supply and Delivery of Animal Feeds/Fodder (Furushica, Hay Etc.) In Oromia and Somali Region |
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Supply of Assorted Pharmaceuticals |
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Supply of Non-Pharmaceuticals (E.g. Medical Equipment, Medical Consumables, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Items, First Aid Kits and Surgical Supplies |
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21 |
Supply of Veterinary Drugs, Equipment’s & Vaccines |
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22 |
Supply of Mosquito Net |
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23 |
Supply of Water Testing Kit, Water Purification Chemicals /Tablets/Sachet |
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COMMUNICATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT |
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24 |
Provision of Design and Printing Services for Branded Corporate Promotional Material (Non-Paper Based) (E.g., T-Shirts, Banners, Key Holders, Corporate Gift Items Etc.) |
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25 |
Supply of Branded Promotional Items (Paper Based) (Brochures, Flyers, Business Cards, Photocopying, Printing and Binding etc.) |
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26 |
Provision of Strategic Communications & Campaigns (Media Outreach, Strategic Communications, Branding Campaign Design and Implementation, Media Outreach, Advocacy and Public Engagement, Social Marketing & Behavior Change Campaigns) |
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27 |
Provision of Digital Communications & Content Production (Social Media Strategy, Publishing, Content Development, Editing, Writing, Communication and Messaging, Infographics, Social Media Cards, Multi-Media, Photography, Video Production, Storytelling) |
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28 |
Provision of Signwriting, Graphics, Digital Signage, and Digital Screens |
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29 |
Provision of Event Management Services (Conference Event, including Conference Equipment, Corporate Tents/Outdoor Set Ups, Decor, PA System/DJ/Sound, Etc.) |
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HOSPITALITY |
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Provision of External Hotel Accommodation Services 3 Star, 4 Star And 5 Star at Addis Ababa, Bishoftu and Adama |
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31 |
Provision of Catering Services |
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32 |
Supply of Kitchen Equipment (Cooking Pots, Plates, Cups, Stainless Steel Knives, Kettle etc.) |
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33 |
Supply of Toiletries and Consumables: Hotel Linen, Towels, Soaps etc. (Hotel Standard) |
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34 |
Supply of Grocery Items |
Ground Coffee |
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Tea |
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Sugar, Milk Powder |
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Fresh fruits, Vegetables, Tubers and Herbs |
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Ethiopian Traditional Ingredients (Spices, Ghee Etc.) |
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Dairy Products |
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Supply of Meat, Fish, Chicken Products, Seafood |
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Supply of Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine), Soft Drinks and Bottled Water |
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TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT |
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37 |
Provision of Clearing and Forwarding Services |
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38 |
Supply of Motor Vehicle Spare Parts for Toyota and Nissan Vehicles |
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39 |
Supply of Motor Vehicles Tyres and Tubes, Batteries and Lubricants |
Motor Vehicle Tyres and Tubes |
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Batteries |
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Lubricants |
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Provision of Garage Services Repair and Service of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles (Countrywide) |
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CONSULTANCY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
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Provision of Insurance Services (Life, Medical, Property and Vehicle etc.) |
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42 |
Provision of Project Based Consultancy Services |
Feasibility Study and Assessment |
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Market survey |
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Business plan |
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Monitoring and Evaluation on base line, Midterm, End term |
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Gender and Social Inclusion |
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Provision of Statutory Audit Services-Finance Audit, Project Audits |
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ENGINEERING (CONSULTANCY) |
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44 |
Provision of Consultancy Services in Feasibility Studies, Market Assessments, and Business Plans for Building Projects |
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45 |
Provision of Consultancy Services for Design of Different Types of Buildings |
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46 |
Provision of Consultancy Service for Geophysical and Hydrogeological Investigation, WaSH infrastructures, Water infrastructure and related works |
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ENGINEERING (FACILITIES SECTION) |
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Provision of General Facilities Maintenance Services (Electrical Systems, Lighting Fixtures and Bulbs, Paintings, Minor Repairs, Road Marking, Roof Specialist etc.) |
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48 |
Supply, Installation, Commission and Maintenance of Solar Energy Equipment |
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49 |
Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration Equipment |
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Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Air Conditioners |
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51 |
Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Generators |
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ENGINEERING |
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52 |
Provision of Electro-Mechanical Works Including Solar Power Electrification, and Other Equipping Electromechanical Works |
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53 |
Provision of Landscaping and Gardening Services |
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54 |
Provision of Civil Works in Building Construction Services Including Different Scoped Buildings, from (G+1) To (Basement + G + 10), etc. |
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Provision of Hydraulic Structures Mini/Medium Earth Dams, Weir Construction, Irrigation System Construction Services (Ponds, Irrigation Canals, Irrigation Structures) etc. |
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Provision of Minor Construction Services Including Renovations, Office Partitioning and General Refurbishments For offices, Shopping Centers etc. |
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57 |
Provision of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Works such as Borehole Drilling, Supply and Installation of Solar Powered Water Supply Works, Submersible Pump, Spring and Deep Well, Construction/Rehabilitation of Facilities like Latrines, Incinerators etc |
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Supply of General Construction/Building Materials, i.e. Cement, Nails, Glassware, Plumbing Materials, electrical materials, wood works, and Metal Work, WASH Items and plumbing materials (eg. Submersible Pumps, Surface Pumps, HDPE Pipes, Fittings, RHS, etc…) and General Hardware Items |
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