REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Selection of an International Cool Logistics Expert (ICLE) for Cool Port Addis

Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA)

Procurement reference number: EMA/CPA/ICLE/2026-001

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA), hereinafter the “Client”, acting as Procuring Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, invites Expressions of Interest (Eol) from a privately owned and qualified single incorporated or unincorporated legal entity such as an international company or sole proprietor or from a partnership of incorporated and/or unincorporated legal entities such as joint ventures, consortia or subcontracting relationships, hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”, for the performance of duties and responsibilities through a International Cool Logistics Expert (ICLE) management contract which covers the Scope of Works (Section 2.0) required for Cool Port Addis CPA is a cold storage and logistics facility under development at Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia. The Consultant will perform these duties and responsibilities in the capacity of interim Branch Director of CPA within the organisational structure of the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESL). ESL is the State-Owned Enterprise that operates, on behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFPED), the Modjo Dry Port and is designated to operate the CPA.

This procurement is financed in accordance with the DRIVE (Development Related Infrastructure Investment Vehicle) Grant Arrangement agreed on between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF, Grantee) and Invest International Public Programmes B.V. (IIPP, Grantor) acting on behalf of the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.

CPA is designed to enable cost-effective sea freight export of perishable horticulture products, principally avocados and other fruits and vegetables, cut flowers and pharmaceutical imports. The facility addresses a critical gap in Ethiopia’s export infrastructure: the absence of cool chain logistics capacity for sea freight, which currently forces near-total reliance on expensive airfreight for horticultural exports. CPA is designated as a National Project in Ethiopia’s National Logistics Strategy and will utilise the existing rail connection between Modjo Dry Port and the Port of Djibouti.

The successful operation of CPA requires the Consultant to provide specialized international cool logistics expertise that is not presently available within ESL. The Consultant. is therefore to be procured as a management contractor in the capacity of interim Branch Director who covers three different consecutive phases as explained in Section 2.0 Scope of Work for a maximum aggregate period of 84 months.

The objective is to build ESL’s capability to independently manage the facility to international standards, with all responsibilities progressively handed over to ESL staff during the contract period.

The procurement follows a two-phase process in accordance with Article 61(2) of the Federal Public Procurement Directive No. 1073/2025:

• Phase A comprises this Request for Expression of Interest – an open international call, evaluation against pass/fail and scorable pre-qualification criteria, and shortlisting of three to seven topranked Consultants.
• Phase B comprises a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued to short- listed Consultants only, evaluated under Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS).

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Consultant shall, through its nominated Team Leader or other designated expert, provide the interim Branch Director function for CPA through a management contract, according to the scope of work which covers the following functional areas:

Operational Management and Cool Chain Operations: Design, implement, and manage all operational processes, including receiving and quality inspection, sorting, grading, packing, temperature controlled storage, and dispatch. Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) compliant with international standards (HACCP, Global G.A.P., BRCGS, FSMA, ISO 9001 and 22000, EU/US phytosanitary requirements).

Commercial Development and Revenue Generation: Develop and implement a commercial strategy to meet the CPA Business Plan financial projections, including pricing, service agreements, invoicing, and revenue collection. Establish and maintain relationships with exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and international buyers.

Capacity Building, Training, and Knowledge Transfer: Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive knowledge transfer programme aligned with the Performance Benchmarks and Transition Plan. Train, mentor, and certify ESL’s CPA staff across all functions, progressively handing over responsibilities to achieve 50% Ethiopian management by the end of Year 3, 75% by the end of Year 4, and 100% by the end of Year 5.

Technical Infrastructure and Quality Assurance: Advise on the selection and specification of appropriate cold chain infrastructure and equipment. Organise and oversee maintenance of the facilities and equipment, including preventive maintenance schedules, spareparts management, and operational energy. Implement and manage an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS). Establish and maintain quality management systems and pursue relevant international certifications, achieving initial certification within 18 months of line sostomo mast operations.

Stakeholder Management and Institutional Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact between CPA operations and EMA, ESL, IIPP, and external partners. Coordinate with port authorities, shipping lines, and the Ethiopian Customs Commission, and support the Cool Port Addis Steering Committee in oversight and strategic decision making.

Reporting, Compliance, and Contract Management: Prepare and submit operational and financial reports. Ensure compliance with all applicable Ethiopian laws, DRIVE Grant conditions, and international standards. Maintain comprehensive records and documentation for audit purposes.

The management contract period is expected to cover a maximum aggregate period of 84 calendar months and consists of three different consecutive phases:

• Phase 1 (Implementation Support, max. 9 months) covering pre-operational activities including review and advice on the Terms of Reference of the facility design and equipment specification (re-spectively contracts 4 and 5 to be made ready for tendering) of CPA, SOP development and management team recruitment support
•  Phase 2 (Interlude Period, (max. 15 months) during which the Consultant maintains standby availability while CPA construction is completed, for which the specific availability obligations and remuneration applicable during this period together with the treatment of any extension, variation or change in standby requirements, will be defined in the Request for Proposal and the Management Contract;
• Phase 3 (Operational Support, max. 60 months) providing full scope of work which commences on a date agreed upon between the Client and the Consultant prior to the expected completion and handover date for operations of CPA to ESL.

Detailed Terms of Reference will be provided to shortlisted Consultants in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase B. These will include amongst others the foreseen fixed and milestone-based payment structure which will take into consideration the three different consecutive phases. The Consultant shall not be allowed to invest capital in CPA and has no right to receive variable and/or profit-sharing remuneration.

3.0 FIRM SHORT LISTING PROCESS:

Expressions of Interest (EOI) submissions are evaluated on compliance, credentials, qualifications and experience of the candidates in three sequential steps. A partnership of incorporated and/or unincorporated legal entities such as joint ventures, consortia and subcontracting relationships are permitted, provided that one partner is designated and confirmed as the lead partner that is able and committed to carry at least 50% of the financial, operational and contractual responsibility.

Subcontractors are not members of the Consultant for the purposes of the Mandatory Qualifications Criteria. Their expertise and resources may be relied upon under MQC3, provided they are named and their commitment is evidenced in accordance with Section 5.0.

Step A1: Administrative Compliance Check

Verification that the Eol submission is formally complete and includes all documents listed in Section 5.0 (Eol Submission). Eol submissions that fail to include the signed Annex A (Eol Submission Form), the signed Annex B (Declaration of Integrity) and/or the signed Annex D (CSR Compliance Form) are excluded without scoring. Other omissions and/or shortcomings may be subject to clarification at the discretion of the Evaluation Committee.

Step A2: Mandatory Qualifications Criteria Check

Consultants passing Step Al are assessed against the following Mandatory Qualifications Criteria (MQC1 to MQC7) on a Pass/Fail basis only. If a Consultant does not meet one or more MQC(‘s), the Consultant will be disqualified. In Phase A, the Consultant must submit declarations of compliance for each MQC as part of their Eol submission.

In the Request for Proposal Phase B, shortlisted Consultants must submit full documentary evidence supporting each declaration. Failure to substantiate any MQC in Phase B will result in disqualification, regardless of Phase A ranking.

Ref.	Mandatory Qualification Criterium	Requirement
MQC1	Legal Status and Registration	Legal Status and Registration The Consultant must confirm to be able to provide a certificate of incorporation or business registration (not older than 6 calendar months), as well as a current tax registration certificate for each of its incorporated and/or unincorporated legal entit(y)(ies), in case of JV must be met by each member.
MQC2	Relevant Experience in International Cool Logistics Operations and Management	The Consultant must confirm to have minimum 10 years demonstrable experience in international cool chain logistics and cool storage warehouse facilities management and operations for perishable products which should include at least one or more of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferred), cut flowers (preferred), pharmaceutical products, or other temperature sensitive  perishable goods, in case of JV, must be met by at least one member in its own right.
MQC3	Team Composition and Expertise	The Consultant must confirm having demonstrable expertise available for each of the following: Cool logistics warehouse management and maintenance Reefer container technology and cold chain management; Fresh fruits and vegetables (particularly avocado) packing and handling; Cut flower handling and export logistics; Food safety certification and quality assurance management (HACCP, Global G.A.P., BRCGS, FSMA, ISO 9001 and 22000, EU/US phytosanitary requirements, IFS); Ethiopian horticulture sector knowledge and stakeholder relationships. The Consultant must confirm that at least four (4) of the six (6) areas of expertise listed above are covered by its own permanent professional staff. The remaining areas may be covered by named sub-consultants or, in case of a partnership, by other members. The Consultant must confirm having available minimum 1 international expert (full-time and/ or part-time in Ethiopia) and minimum 2 local Ethiopian experts. The Consultant must confirm having Key experts who are proficient in the English language, are committed to be available and have no conflict of interest, in case of JV must be met by the members collectively. The Consultant must confirm its ability to mobilise the full team and to sustain it for the duration of the assignment.
MQC4	Capacity Building and Training Experience	The Consultant must confirm to have demonstrable proven experience in providing capacity building and training programmes in cool chain logistics, in case of JV must be met by the members collectively.
MQC5	Quality Assurance Experience	The Consultant must confirm to have demonstrable proven track record in establishing and implementing international food safety and quality certifications, as well as experience with obtaining at least two of the following: HACCP, Global G.A.P., BRCGS, ISO 9001 and 22000, EU/US phytosanitary requirements, IFS, or other internationally recognised food safety certifications for client facilities, in case of JV, must be met by at least one member in its own right.
MQC6	Financial Reporting and Statements	The Consultant for each of its incorporated and/or unincorporated legal entit(y)(ies) must confirm to have available audited financial statements for the last three (3) fiscal years. Other equivalent financial information might be more appropriate if by law the Consultant and/or individual members are not required to provide audited financial statements. In case of JV, this must be met by each member. Financial statements are not required from subcontractors.
MQC7	Professional indemnity insurance	The Consultant and in case of a partnership the lead partner confirms its ability and commitment to obtain professional indemnity insurance in line with the requirements of the Client.

 

Step A3: Pre-Qualification Scoring

All Consultants passing Steps A1 and A2 will be ranked against the following pre-qualification criteria. The three (3) to seven (7) highest-scoring Consultants that achieve the minimum qualifying score referred to in Note 1 will be shortlisted and invited to submit a proposal under Phase B. 

No	Criteria	Allotted Points	Sub-criteria Description	Maximum Points of Sub-criteria
1	International Cool logistics, Reefer Container Technology and Cold Chain experience	30	20 years or more of experience in international cool logistics, reefer container technology and cold chain	30 points
			15 years to under 20 years of experience in international cool logistics,  reefer container technology and cold chain	22 points
			10 years to under 15 years of experience in international cool logistics,  reefer container technology and cold chain	15 points
2	Professional staffing and Organisational capacity	25	Permanent professional staff covering all six areas of expertise listed under MQC3, including a named cool logistics warehouse manager, a reefer and cold chain specialist, and a food safety certification specialist; a dedicated cool logistics division or business unit; and demonstrated ability to mobilise the full team within 30 days of contract signature and sustain it for the five-year operational support period. Different positions can be filled by single staff.	25 points
			Permanent professional staff covering five of the six areas of expertise listed under MQC3, with the remaining areas covered by named sub-consultants or joint venture partners; demonstrated ability to mobilise the full team within 60 days of contract signature. Different positions can be filled by single staff	18.75 points
			Permanent professional staff covering four of the six areas of expertise  listed under MQC3, with the remaining areas covered by named subconsultants or joint venture partners; demonstrated ability to mobilise the full team within 90 days of contract signature. Different positions can be filled by single staff	12.5 points
3	Capacity –Bulidng track record	20	Three or more completed cool chain capacity-building or knowledge transfer programmes in the last ten years, each comprising a structured training curriculum, staff’ certification, and documented handover of operational responsibilities to client staff .	20 points
			Two completed cool chain capacity-building or knowledge transfer programmes in the last ten years, with evidence of staff training and partial handover of operational responsibilities	12 points
			One completed capacity-building or knowledge transfer programme, or training delivered without documented handover of operational responsibilities to client staff	5 points
4	Quality certification  experience	15	Four or more international certifications (HACCP, Global G.A.P., BRCGS, ISO 9001 and 22000, EU/US phytosanitary requirements, IFS, or other internationally recognised food safety certifications for client facilities) obtained for client facilities, of which at least one for a temperature controlled facility handling perishable products	15 points
			Three international certifications obtained, of which at least one for a facility handling perishable or temperature-sensitive products	10 points
			Two international certifications obtained, being the minimum required under MQC5, or certifications obtained only for facilities outside cool chain operations	5 points
5	Consultant average annual turnover,	10	Average annual turnover over the last three financial years of USD 3,500,000 or more	10 points
			Average annual turnover over the last three financial years of USD 2,500,000 to below USD 3,500,000	5 points
			Average annual turnover lower than USD 2,500,000	0 points
	TOTAL	100		100

 Notes:

1.  The minimum qualifying score: Consultants must achieve an overall score of at least 60 out of 100 points to be considered for shortlisting. A Consultant scoring less than 60 is automatically disqualified.
2. Criterion 5 is assessed on the average annual turnover of the Consultant over the last three (3) fiscal years. In the case of a joint venture or consortium, the aggregated average annual turnover applies, being the sum of the average annual turnover of each member over the same period. The turnover of subcontractors is not included.
3. Shortlisting: The three (3) to seven (7) highest-scoring Consultants that achieve the minimum qualifying score referred to in Note I will be shortlisted and invited to submit full technical and financial proposals under Phase B, Request for Proposals based on Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation procedure. If fewer than three Consultants achieve the minimum qualifying score, The Client may, subject to a prior Statement of No Objection (SoNO), decide to proceed with the qualifying Consultants or re-launch the Request for Expression of Interest.
4. Tie-breaking: In the event of tied scores, the Consultant with the higher score on Cool Logistics Experience (No.1) will be ranked higher. If still tied, the Consultant with the higher score on Professional Staffing and Organisational Capacity (No. 2) will be ranked higher. If a tie again remains, the Consultant with the higher score on Capacity Building track record (No. 3) shall be ranked higher.
5. The Client’s Evaluation Committee reserves the right to verify all information provided and to request additional documentation. False or misleading information shall result in automatic disqualification.
6. The shortlist and the Eol evaluation report will be submitted to IIPP for Statement of No Objection (SoNO) before the Request for Proposals can be issued.

4.0 DECLARATIONS:

By submitting an Eol, the Consultant (incl. each individual member in case of a joint venture, consortium and subcontractor), declare(s) and undertake(s) that:

1. The Consultant has not been debarred, suspended, or otherwise declared ineligible for publicly funded contracts by any national government, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the EBRD, the IDB, the European Union, or any other international financing institution as further presented in Annex B.
2. The Consultant, its directors, partners, or key personnel have not been convicted of, or are currently under investigation for, fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, or obstruction in connection with any publicly funded procurement process.
3. The Consultant does not have any actual or potential conflict of interest with the Client, ESL, IIPP, or any entity involved in the design, supervision or implementation of CPA.
4.  All information provided in the Eol is true, complete, and accurate to the best of the Consultant’s knowledge. Any material misrepresentation or omission may result in disqualification and may constitute grounds for debarment from future Client procurements. knowledge. Any material misrepresentation or omission may result in disqualification and may constitute grounds for debarment from future Client procurements.
5. The Consultant undertakes to comply with all applicable laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the conditions of the DRIVE Grant Arrangement, and any anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and sanctions requirements imposed by the Grantor. The firm further undertakes to cooperate with any audit or investigation conducted by the Client, the Grantor or their authorised representatives.

5.0 EOI SUBMISSION:

The Consultant’s Eol must be submitted no later than 28 November 2026, 17:00 hours East Africa Time (EAT).

Submissions shall be delivered to the following address:  Ethiopian Maritime Authority,

Cool Port Addis Project Implementation Office, Kirkos Sub city, Kebele 20, about 100 meters from St Stephen Church near Marriott Hotel Building, Sunshine 11th Floor, CPA – PIU Meeting Hall

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The outer envelope shall be clearly marked:

“Expression of Interest-EMA/CPA/ICLE/2026-001

Selection of International Cool Logistics Expert for Cool Port Addis

DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 28 November 2026, 17:00 hours East Africa Time (EAT).

The Eol may also be submitted electronically to: firehiwotkifle802@gmail.com

with the subject line “EoI-EMA/CPA/ICLE/2026-001”. Where both a physical and an electronic submission are received from the Consultant, the physical submission shall prevail. The official time of receipt is determined by the Client’s records at the address stated above.

The Eol submission, attachments and mandatory documents, which are all in English, include the following:

1. Completed Eol Submission Form (Annex A), including the declaration of compliance with the Mandatory Qualifications Criteria, signed by an authorised representative of the Consultant.
2. Consultant profile and registration documents demonstrating legal incorporation and valid operating licences.
3. Audited financial statements for the last three (3) fiscal years and/or other equivalent financial inumation for the Consultant and, in the case of a joint venture or consortium, for each individual member. Other equivalent financial information might be more appropriate if by law the Consultant and/or individual members are not required to provide audited financial statements. Financial statements are not required from subcontractors.
4. Detailed descriptions of at least three (3) compamrable assignments completed in the last ten (10) years, including client/employer name, scope of services, and client contact details for verification.
5. Curriculum Vitae of the proposed Team Leader and other key experts and support personnel.
6.  Summary Staffing Table (Annex C).
7. Signed Declaration of Integrity (Annex B).
8. Signed CSR Compliance Form (Annex D).
9. If applicable, evidence of any joint venture, consortium and/or subcontractor current or future arrangement for example a joint venture agreement or confirmation of going into such an as an agreement
10.  In case of a joint venture or consortium arawele rangement the Consultant shall provide a con- firmation letter wherein the Lead partner is appointed and confirmed.
11. Signed confirmation letter by the Consultant which confirms its ability and commitment to obtain and secure professional indemnity insurance in line with the requirements of the Client.

Eol submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. The Client reserves the right to extend the submission deadline by issuing an addendum.

For enquiries related to this Request for Expressions of Interest, contact:

Ethiopian Maritime Authority, Cool Port Addis Project Implementation Office, Kirkos Sub city, 100 meters

Addis Ababa

All enquiries must be received no later than seven (7) calendar days before the submission deadline. Responses to enquiries will be shared with all prospective Consultants simultaneously.

6.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RESERVATIONS:

The Client reserves the right to accept or reject any or all expressions of interest and to annul the procurement process at any stage prior to the award of a contract, without thereby incurring any liability to affected Consultants or any obligation to inform affected Consultants of the grounds for Client’s action.

This Request for Expressions of Interest does not commit the Client, ESL, or IIPP to award a contract, to reimburse any costs incurred by Consultants in preparing their submissions, or to proceed with the Request for Proposals Phase B.

preparing their submissions, or to proceed with the Request for Proposals Phase B.

All information provided by Consultants in their Eol shall be treated as confidential by the Client and IIPP, used solely for evaluating expressions of interest under this procurement process, and not disclosed to any other Consultants.

This procurement process is governed by the laws of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in particular the Federal Government Procurement and Property Administration Proclamation No. 1333/2024 and the Federal Public Procurement Directive No. 1073/2025.

Any Consultant who believes that they have been unfairly treated during the procurement process may submit a complaint in writing to the Client in accordance with Article 155 of the Federal Public Procurement Directive No. 1073/2025, within the timeframes prescribed by the Directive. A standstill period of ten (10) business days shall apply between the notification of Phase B award decision and the execution of the contract.

ANNEX A- – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSION FORM

To: Ethiopian Maritime Authority, Procurement and Property Administration Directorate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Re: Expression of Interest EMA/CPA/ICLE/2026-001-Selection of International Cool Logistics

Expert for Cool Port Addis

Dear Sir/Madam,

Having examined the Request for Expressions of Interest referenced above, we, the undersigned, hereby submit our Expression of Interest for consideration.

1. Name of firm / consortium:
2. Country of incorporation:
3. Year of incorporation:
4. Registered address:
5. Contact person (name, title, telephone, email):
6. Legal structure (company / sole proprietor / joint venture/consortium):
7.  If joint venture or consortium, name of lead partner and percentage of responsibility:
8.  Annual turnover (average of last 3 financial years, in USD):
9. Number of permanent employees:
10. Number and location of offices relevant to this assignment:
11. Declaration of compliance with the Mandatory Qualifications Criteria. We declare that the Consultant meets each of the criteria below and that supporting evidence will be submitted in Phase B upon request:

Ref.	Mandatory Qualification Criterium	Compliant (Yes/ No)	Reference to supporting document(s) submitted with this Eol
MQC1
MQC2
MQC3
MQC4
MQC5
MQC6
MQC7

We confirm that the information provided in this Expression of Interest is true, complete, and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

We understand that EMA is not bound to shortlist any applicant as a result of this Request for Expressions of Interest.

Signed:                                   

Name:                                    

Title:                                       

Date:                                      

Firm:                                       

ANNEX B DECLARATION OF INTEGRITY

In connection with the Request for Expressions of Interest referenced EMA/CPA/ICLE/2026-001, we, the undersigned, hereby declare and undertake as follows:

1. We have not, and will not, engage in any corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive practice as defined in the DRIVE Grant Arrangement Annex 3 in connection with this procurement process or any resulting contract.
2. We have not made and will not make any offer, payment, or gift, whether directly or indirectly, to any public official, EMA staff member, ESL employee, or any person connected with this procurement, intended to influence the procurement process or contract execution.
3.  We, our directors, shareholders (holding 10% or more of issued share capital), and key personnel are not listed on any debarment list maintained by the World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, EBRD, IDB, the European Union, or any national government.
4. We confirm compliance with the international corporate social responsibility standards as required under DRIVE Grant Arrangement Annex 2, including standards relating to competence, reputation, environmental management, and social responsibility.
5. We acknowledge that any breach of this Declaration may result in: rejection of our expression of interest or proposal; termination of any resulting contract; debarment from future EMA procurement processes; and notification to IIPP and other relevant authorities.
6.  We agree to permit EMA, IIPP, and their authorised representatives to inspect our accounts, records, and other docutaments relating to this procurement process and the execution of any resulting contract.

This Declaration is made on behalf of the firm/consortium named below and is binding on all partners, agents, subconsultants, and personnel.

Signed:                                   

Name:                                    

Title:                                       

Date:                                      

Firm:                                       

ANNEX CSUMMARY STAFFING TABLE

Applicants shall complete the following table summarising the key personnel proposed for this assignment.

Position	Name	Nationality	Qualifications	Years of Relevant  Experience	Proposed Role
International Expert / Team Leader (Cool Logistics)
Reefer Container Technology and Cold Chain Expert
Quality Assurance & Certification Expert (Food safety certification and quality assurance management (HACCP, Global G.A.P., BRCGS, FSMA, ISO 9001 and  22000, EU/US phytosanitary requirements, IFS)
Warehouse Operations & Maintenance Expert (Fresh fruits and vegetables (particularly avocado) packing and handling)
Product Handling Expert (Fruits & Vegetables) (Cut flower handling and export logistics)
Local Ethiopian Expert 1 (Ethiopian horticulture sector knowledge and stakeholder relationships)
Local Ethiopian Expert 2 (Ethiopian horticulture sector knowledge and stakeholder relationships)
[Additional staff as applicable]

 ANNEX D-CSR COMPLIANCE FORM

To confirm our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility requirements in relation to the [NAME PROJECT], we, [Company], declare that:

1. Neither our firm nor its employees have been engaged, directly or indirectly, in bribery or any other illegal, corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive and/or obstructive practices in competing for the Contract(s) for the [NAME PROJECT].
2.  during the execution of the contract it shall observe and adhere to:
   • The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2023 edition)
   • the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012 edition)
   • UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (2011)
3.  We will notify Invest International when becoming aware of child, forced and/or other labour abuse practices in relation to the Project. (Use if applicable, otherwise delete)
4. With respect to companies associated to our Firm (as consortium or Joint Venture), we, [Company], shall ensure and warrant that:

• Our consortium partners, agents, sub-consultants, sub-contractors, service providers, suppliers and/ or their employees declare they have not been statomos engaged, directly or indirectly, in bribery or any other illegal, corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive and/or obstructive practices in competing for the Contract(s).
•  Our consortium partners, agents, sub-consultants, sub-contractors, service providers, suppliers and/or their employees observe the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (2011 edition), the IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability (2012 edition) and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (2011) during the execution of the Contract(s).

On behalf of [Company], I declare that I have read and accepted these terms,

Name and function:                                                        Signature and date:

 

                                                                                                                                   

 

Ethiopian Maritime Authority (EMA)