INVITATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BID (ICB) SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING, AND COMMISSIONING OF A HIGH-SPEED CROWN CORK MANUFACTURING PLANT

Bid Reference No:- OSPMICB/01/2026

1. Context & Scope of Work

Oromia Steel Pipe Mill PLC invites sealed bids from eligible, qualified manufacturers or authorized systems integrators for the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a complete high-speed Crown Cork Manufacturing Line.

The machinery line must be designed for full industrial operation with a minimum nominal production capacity of 300,000 crown corks per hour (CPH).

2. Core Operational & Technical Specifications

• Nominal Production Capacity: 300,000 crowns/hour (CPH)
• Standard Compatibility: 26mm standard crown corks for glass beverage bottles (Pry-Off and Twist-Off configurations)
• Raw Material Standards: Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP) / Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECCS / TFS)
• Control Systems: Fully integrated PLC automation with HMI interface, real-time defect sorting, and inline optical vision controls.

3. Bidder Qualification Criteria

Bidders must present verifiable evidence demonstrating compliance with the following:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years of established operations in manufacturing high-speed metal packaging or closure production lines.
• Track Record: Minimum of 3 successfully operational reference plants with a capacity of 300k CPH or higher delivered within the last 5 years.
• Standards & Certifications: Compliance with international manufacturing and safety standards (ISO 9001, CE marking, ISO 45001 or equivalent).

4. Submission Details & Instructions

• Bid Document Acquisition: A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application and payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 2,000.00 starting from this invitation announced on Newspaper or Magazine.
• Bid Security: Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of CPO (Bank Guarantee) of 1% of total bid value.
• Submission Deadline: Sealed technical and financial proposals must be submitted to the physical address below on or before December 23, 2026, at 11:00AM (5:00 Local time).
• Bid Opening: Technical bids will be opened publicly on the same day at 11:30 AM (5:30 Local time) in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives who choose to attend.

5. Submission Address & Contact

Attn: Procurement Department
Organization: Oromia Steel Pipe Mill PLC
Address: Bole Road Office, Bitwoded Bahiru Abram Building Forth Floor, Room No 402 Procurement Section, P.O. BOX 8123, Tel. +251-115 52 26 81/ +251 115 52 27 31 Fax: - 251-115-52 26 86 Finfinnee
City/Country: Finfinnee / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Email: tuje21@gmail.com
Telephone: +251-115 52 26 81/ +251-913-445-156

Oromia Steel Pipe Mill PLC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids prior to contract award without incurring any liability to bidders.

Oromia Steel Pipe Mill PLC