Ethiopian Herald (May 13, 2026)
Invitation to Bid (ITB) for procurement Of Electric Vehicles
Menschen Fuer Menschen Foundation invites eligible and qualified bidders to submit sealed quotations for the supply of the following types of electric vehicles:
- Electric Dump Truck
- Electric Pickup
- Electric Light Vehicles (Sedan/SUV)
1. Technical Specifications
Bidders must comply with the minimum technical requirements summarized below:
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Specification
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Electric Dump Truck |
Electric Pickup
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Electric Light Vehicle (Sedan/SUV) |
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Load Capacity
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≥ 20-30 tons |
≥ 1 ton
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≥ 400-600 kg |
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Motor Power
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≥ 250-400 kW
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≥ 120-200 kW
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≥ 80-150 kW |
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Battery Capacity
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≥ 300-500 kWh |
≥ 80-150 kWh |
≥ 50-100 kWh |
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Driving Range |
≥200-300 km |
≥ 300-500 km |
≥ 300-500 km |
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Charging Time
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≤ 2-3 hrs
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≤ 1-2 hrs |
≤ 1-1.5 hrs |
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Drive Type |
6×4/8×4
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4×4 preferred
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4×2/AWD
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Max Speed |
≥ 80 km/h
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≥ 120 km/h |
≥140 km/h |
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Battery Type |
Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion
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Lithium-ion
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Protection
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Minimum IP67
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Minimum IP67 |
Minimum IP67 |
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Regenerative Braking
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Required
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Required |
Required
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Safety Features
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ABS, Airbags, etc.
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ABS, Airbags
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ABS, Airbags
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round clearance
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≥ 300 mm
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≥ 220 mm |
≥ 180 mm |
2. Submission Requirements
Bidders shall submit separate quotations for each vehicle type.
All quotations must include:
- Detailed technical specifications
- Price (including applicable taxes)
- Delivery timeline
- Warranty and after-sales service details
All bid documents and trade credentials should be kept in a sealed envelope. Trade name and telephone address of the bidder must be inked on the envelop.
3. Bid Submission Deadline
Interested bidders shall submit their sealed quotations within 10 (ten) working days from the date of publication of this advertisement in a newspaper.
The bid shall be closed at 2 PM of the last submission date and opened at 2:30 PM on same date and place. If 10th day is a weekend or holiday, closing and opening of the bid shall be the next working day.
4. Additional Information
- Menschen Fuer Menschen Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning any reason.
- Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. Address for Submission
Menschen Fuer Menschen Foundation
Bole Sub City Wereda 12 house no.04101 (Around 93 Mazoria) Telephone No. 011 471 4006/ 011 471 4291/ 011 471 4358
Menschen Fuer Menschen Foundation