Invitation for Bids

IFB: Procurement of Works, SSIPs

Ref No: ANRS/BoA/PACT/NCB/W-02/2026

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 8th November 2026.
4. The employer now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the execution and completion of Seven /07/ small scale irrigation project which are being bid as unit price contracts based on the bill of quantities in 7 lots: The works, and the contract/s expected to be awarded, are divided into the following lots: A bid security in the form Certified Payment order or Unconditional Bank Guarantee is required to be submitted with a bid

   Lot No	Project Name	Location: Zone	Location: Wereda	Required works WWC Grade category	Duration in Months	Bid Security Amount/Birr
   Lot-1	Mesheha Irrigation Project	Wagihimira	Sehala	Grade 5 and above	14	2,000,000.00
   Lot-2	Aromba Irrigation projects	South wello	Ambasel	Grade 5 and above	12	1,500,000.00
   Lot-3	Tere Irrigation Project	South wello	Delanta	Grade 5 and above	12	2,000,000.00
   Lot-4	Tota Bahir Irrigation Project	North Wollo	Meket	Grade 5 and above	12	1,500,000.00
   Lot-5	Lebsi-2 Irrigation projects	Awi	Fagita Lecoma	Grade 5 and above	14	2,000,000.00
   Lot-6	Afitsimi Irrigation projects	Awi	Fagita Lecoma	Grade 5 and above	14	2,000,000.00
   Lot-7	Sikore Irrigation Project	East Gojjam	Goncha Siso	Grade 5 and above	12	1,000,000.00

5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 1,500.00 (ETB One Thousand Five Hundred only) in person, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document.
8. 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 11th December 2026 and shall be opened at the same date time.
9. 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 a bid security (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
10. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.
11. The employer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any liability to bidders. In case of annulment, all bids submitted and specifically, bid securities, shall be promptly returned to the bidders

ANRS Bureau of Agriculture
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