Office Supplies Providers

Background

The Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental national network established in 2003. NEWA brings together over 50 member associations/ organizations collectively working to advance gender equality and women’s rights across Ethiopia.

NEWA’s advocacy, networking, and operational interventions refer to its efforts in influencing policies and decision-making processes, strengthening collaboration among member organizations and stakeholders, and implementing programs and activities that promote gender equality and women’s rights.

To strengthen operational efficiency and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery, NEWA is establishing a comprehensive vendor database of pre-qualified service providers.

Call for Expression of Interest

NEWA hereby invites qualified, competent, legally registered and licensed vendors to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) for their inclusion in its vendor roster. Vendors may apply for one or multiple categories.

Service Categories and Specific Requirements

1. Office Supplies Providers

Vendors under this category are expected to supply high-quality office materials on demand.

Scope of Services:

• Supply of general office stationery (paper, pens, files, folders, notebooks, etc.)
• Supply of printer consumables (ink, toner, cartridges)
• Delivery services to designated locations, and
• Ability to handle bulk and urgent orders

Specific Requirements:

• Proven experience in supplying office materials to NGOs/companies,
• Capacity to ensure consistent stock availability,
• Competitive pricing and timely delivery system,

Eligibility (Applicable to All Categories)

• The service providers need to ensure trustworthy and credible by their clients.
• Be time and quality conscious,
• Respectful to the client, and with professionalism
• Aware of value for money,
• Comply to the laws of the land, and those of the contract agreements entered,

Administrative criteria

• Valid and renewed trade/business license for 2018 E.C / 2026 G.C, and to be renewed as per the law,
• TIN and VAT registration certificates,
• Renewed professional license, supply provider Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience,
• Proven track record and references

Required Documents

• Company profile, and
• Brief proposal outlining services, coverage, and capacity, with
• Renewed business/trade license,
• TIN and VAT certificates,
• Portfolio of relevant work, and
• At least 2 related/relevant references,