INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF WASH NON-FOOD ITEMS (WASH NFI) KITS

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Swiss Protestant Churches which champions the cause of a more humane and just world. Its projects combat the causes of hunger, injustice, and social distress, abroad as well as in Switzerland. The dignity of every human being is central to our commitment.

In over 30 countries on four continents, HEKS/EPER supports development cooperation projects and strives for systemic change through its development work in Switzerland and worldwide.

HEKS/EPER started supporting projects in Ethiopia in 1972 and is currently a key development and humanitarian partner for the Ethiopian government across four regions (Oromia, Amhara, Somali and South Ethiopia). HEKS/EPER works with vulnerable communities including pastoralists, internally displaced persons and female-headed households, providing support in water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, protection, shelter, natural resource management, livelihood recovery, agroecology, market system development and institutional engagement.

Pursuant to Proclamation 1113/2011 to provide for the Registration and Regulation of Charities and Societies, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) in Ethiopia was re-registered by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Authority for Civil Society Organizations as a Foreign Charity on October 22, 2019 for indefinite period of time.

The HEKS/EPER Amuru Field Office based in Amuru Woreda of Oromia Region, is working on a WASH project, funded by Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF). For this project, HEKS/EPER would like to invite potential Suppliers for procurement of WASH Non-Food Items (WASH NFI). The supplier is responsible for supplying quality material according to the specifications provided.

Lot 1: Water Collection and Storage Kit

Lot 2: Personal Hygiene and dignity Kit

Lot 3: Household Water Treatment Kit

BID REQUIREMENTS

Legally registered potential suppliers, which have the required expertise and experience with valid licenses and a recommendation from an INGO or government organizations for similar work experience can obtain a complete set of bidding documents from Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) Ethiopia by formally requesting the documents via email to procurement.eth@heks-eper.org attaching proof (a scanned copy of the bank advice clearly indicating the reference number of this specific Tender) of payment of the non-refundable fee of ETB 500.00 (Five Hundred Ethiopian Birr) to Swiss Church Aid(HEKS/EPER)- 01304178856100 at Awash International bank, Dil Gebeya Branch, along with a copy of your trade license and ID (Proof of identity); requests will be accepted from February 24th , 2026, until March 16, 2026.

All submissions must be made electronically through procurement.eth@heks-eper.org including a scanned copy of the 1% CPO in the financial document folder, and a sample delivery at HEKS/EPER Head or Field Office

Bidders are required to demonstrate their specification and delivery schedule and attach related work experience in the technical offer document.

The filled Bill of Quantities must be submitted in the format provided with the tender documents, including a unit price and adding 15% VAT to the total amount. Changes to the given quantity and specifications are not allowed; bids that do so will be rejected.

All rates and amounts entered in the Bill of Quantities, or any other documents must be expressed in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

The bid will be closed on March 16 , 2026 at 5:00 PM. Detailed information on the bidding process and specifications can be found in the Bid Document, which can be requested via email at procurement.eth@heks-eper.org and submit sample of the WASH-NFI items to the Country or Field office. Please note that personal visits to the office or phone calls are not required.

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS-EPER) Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject the bid partially or fully.

Address: procurement.eth@heks-eper.org.