Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE) invites eligible and qualified contractors of Grade 5 and above to submit sealed bids for the construction of primary school classroom blocks at the following specified locations

INVITATION FOR COMPETITVE BIDS (ICB)

PROCUREMENT NUMBER: GNE/005/2026

Project Title: - Construction of Additional Block at Hilisha Primary School.

About Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors (GN) is a global non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in Korea in 1991 and currently operating in 50 countries. Since 1997, the Ethiopian branch (GNE) has been dedicated to improving living conditions through various development initiatives.

GNE operates in multiple regions across Ethiopia, including Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, Somali, Sidama, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia Regions and Addis Ababa City Administration

1.       Invitation to Bid:

Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE) invites eligible and qualified contractors of Grade 5 and above to submit sealed bids for the construction of primary school classroom blocks at the following specified locations:

2.       Eligibility Criteria: Bidders must provide the following documents to qualify,

•         Renewed Trade License for the current fiscal year.

•         Valid TIN and VAT Registration Certificate.

•         Current Tax Clearance Certificate (for the current fiscal year).

•         Valid Grade- Grade 5 or above certification under the Ethiopian construction classification system

•         Bid Security: CPO (Cash Payment Order) for 2% of the total bid amount, valid for at least 30 days from the bid submission deadline.

•         Documents full compliance with all requirements stipulated in the tender documents

3.       Bidding Documents:

Availability: Bidding documents can be collected from 3 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 | Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM (EAT) | Location: Tigray, Mekele, 15 Kebele, Mechane Yesus Building, Basement Floor, Room No. 10 | Document Fee: Non-refundable ETB 500.00 (Five Hundred Birr) payable in cash at the GNE Finance Unit.

4.       Bid Submission:

Deadline: All bids must be delivered on or before 12 March 2026 at 2:00 PM sharp to Tigray, Mekele, 15 Kebele, Mechane Yesus Building, Basement Floor, Room No. 10 | Format: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked "TECHNICAL PROPOSAL" and "FINANCIAL PROPOSAL" for the respective school(s) and must include: Technical Proposal (Original + 1 Copy) | Financial Proposal (Original + 1 Copy in a separate sealed envelope) | Priced Bill of Quantities (BOQ) | Bid Security only (CPO) as specified

5.       Bid Submission, Site Visit, & Opening Queries

•         Bidders are required to visit and examine all project sites at their own expense and risk after collecting the bidding documents.

•         Requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to the contact below at least two (2) working days prior to the bid submission deadline.

•         Contact for Clarifications: Procurement Unit, Tel: +251-11 557 8614. /+251-03 4240 5554

6.       Bid Closing and Opening Date and Time

•         Bid closing Date: 12, March, 2026, 2:00 PM, and Opening Date: 12, March, 2026, 2:00 PM

•         Location: Tigray Mekele 15 Kebele Mechane Yesus building Basement floor room No 10.

•         Bidders or representatives may attend.

7.       Key Conditions:

•         Good Neighbors Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to annul the bidding process, or to postpone the opening, at any time prior to contract award, without incurring any liability to bidders.

•         Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

•         It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure its submission is complete and fully compliant with all instructions and requirements stipulated in the bidding documents.