Invitation to Bid: Procurement of Assistive Devices for Children with Disabilities

INTRODUCTION

The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization committed to promoting the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities through policy advocacy and the mainstreaming of disability inclusion in service delivery, development programs, and humanitarian actions. Established in 2005 and re-registered by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations, ECDD works toward an inclusive Ethiopia where persons with disabilities exercise their human rights and access mainstream services on an equal basis with others.

Currently, with financial support from EHF, ECDD is implementing a project entitled “Supporting Access to Education for Crisis-Affected Communities in Machakel, Enemay, Goncha Siso Enesie, and Sede Woredas of East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region.” Through this project, ECDD aims to improve learning outcomes for children with disabilities by providing need-based assistive devices and other educational support. Therefore, ECDD is seeking a qualified assistive devices supplier that addresses the functional needs of the target beneficiaries, ensuring safety, durability, and suitability for the intended environment and users with disabilities.

1. About the Materials to be supplied

Bidders are invited to supply the following assistive devices:

Note: The quantity of assistive devices may vary depending on the availability of funds and the evolving needs of the project’s rights holders.

5. Technical Specifications

NB: See the detailed material list , specification and quantity for the items through this link: https://ecdd-ethiopia.org/wp-content/uploads/EHF-Amhara-BID-for-the-procurement-of-assistive-devices-Readvertized.pdf.

2. Eligibility and Bid Requirements

Eligible vendors must submit valid and complete documentation, including:

• Company profile demonstrating relevant experience
• Renewed business/trade license valid for the current fiscal year
• Valid TIN and VAT registration certificates
• All prices in Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
• Prices inclusive of VAT, delivery/transport, handling, and all related costs
• Quotation must follow the official Price Schedule Template

3. General Conditions

• All items supplied must be new, original, and of high quality
• Refurbished or used items will not be accepted
• For assembled items, the country of origin must be clearly stated
• Suppliers must quote one option per item only (no multiple brands per line item)
• Indicate the number of days the prices will be valid after the date of the submission
• Bids must be submitted within 10 (ten) calendar days from the date of announcement at the ECDD Head Office.
• ECDD reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, partially or fully

4. Pricing and Payment

• Prices must be quoted in ETB, including VAT, delivery, loading/unloading, and all associated costs
• No advance payment will be made
• Payment will be made right after:
  ✓Full delivery
  ✓Inspection and acceptance of items
  ✓Submission of a valid invoice
• Payment will be processed through bank transfer or Cheque, subject to mandatory tax deductions (if applicable)