Invitation for Bids
IFB: Procurement of Works, Construction of Micro-Scale Irrigation & Multi-Use Water Systems
Ref No: ANRS/BoA/PACT/NCB/W-01/2026

1. The The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD's approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD's rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with ANRS Participatory Agriculture and Climate Transformation Programme (PACT)
2. The Participatory Agriculture and Climate Transformation Programme (PACT) aims to sustainably increase incomes, food & nutrition security, build resiliencies to climate shocks to 33,333 rural households (Men, Women, Youth & PWDs) in selected kebele Landscapes during the expected duration project period of 7 years
3. This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the specific procurement notice that appeared in Ethiopian Heraled newspaper on 28th October 2026.
4. The Amhara Regional Bureau of Agriculture now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the execution and completion of 22 Micro Scale Irrigation & Multi Use Water System projects, which are systematically divided into 10 distinct lots. It is unit price contracts based on the bill of quantities: The works, and the contract/s expected to be awarded, are divided into the following lots: A bid security in the form Unconditional Bank Guarantee is required to be submitted with a bid

1. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to participate. Subject to the restrictions stipulated in the bidding document, eligible bidders may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the works.
2. A contractor will be selected using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook accessible at www.ifad.org/project-procurement . The NCB process will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.
3. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 500.00 (Five Hundred Birr only) in person, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document.
4. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the BDS ITB 25.1, no later than 10:00 AM and 26th November 2026.
5. Bidders should be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by bid security (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
6. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.
7. The Bureau reserves the right to accept or reject all or part of the bids without giving reasons, therefore, and to waive informalities and irregularities, which do not constitute a material modification in the bids received

Attention to : Welelaw Demissie: - Irrigation Input Supply Director
Address: : Bahir Dar City Administration, Water and Swerage Service Building, Third floor room number 38, Bahir Dar University Poly to Peda Campaus Street, Kebelle 08 andualemaychiluhim@gmail.com
Telephone: +251-913-38-74-97
Bahir-Dar
Ethiopia

ANRS Bureau of Agriculture