Youth and Cultural Development Foundation (YCDF), invites eligible suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply of 16 sewing machines.

Invitation of sealed Bid for the supply of 16 Heavy-Duty Walking foot Leather Sewing Machine

Youth and Cultural Development Foundation (YCDF) is a non-profit organization dedicated in empowering young people through skills development, entrepreneurship, and employment creation. With financial support from Mastercard Foundation, YCDF partner with Emanuel Development Association (EDA) for implementing “Windows of Hope” project. This project aims to create a job for 275 youths by providing, entrepreneurship, life skills and vocational training on leather sewing. As part of the project YCDF intends to procure sixteen (16) leather sewing machines. Accordingly, YCDF invites eligible suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply of 16 sewing machines.

Leather Sewing Machine Specifications

The machine shall have the following specifications:

• Heavy Duty Walking Foot leather Sewing Machine
• Needle Type: DP × 17 (#18–23)
• Single Needle, Two Thread System
• Maximum Stitch Length: 9 mm
• Double Capacity Hook
• Bed Size: 477 × 178 mm
• Voltage: 220–240V, 50Hz
• Complete with machine table, direct-drive motor, stand, foot pedal, accessories and user manual
• Minimum 12-month warranty
• Availability of spare parts and after-sales service

Eligibility Requirements

Interested bidders shall submit detailed price quotation(unit and total price)  along with copies of

• Renewed business License
• TIN and VAT Registration Certificate
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
• Company Profile

  Bid Closing and Opening

The deadline for submission of bids is August 10, 2026 before 10.00am in the morning. Late bids shall not be accepted. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bid Opening Committee and minutes of the bid opening proceedings will be prepared and recorded.

Bid Submission

Interested bidders shall submit their price quotation and documents with sealed envelopes clearly marked as;

“Bid for the Supply of Sixteen (16) Heavy-Duty Leather Sewing Machines “

Submission address:

Youth and Cultural Development Foundation (YDF)

Address: Gurd shola, Next to Century City Mall,

Senper Building, Second floor, Office no 201

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel: +251911412214/+251988043116

Email: addiswork.t@ycdfet.org and desta.m@ycdfet.org

YCDF reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without any reason.