Procurement of Disability Inclusive Resource Center Materials

Invitation to Bid Procurement of Disability Inclusive Resource Center Materials

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: December 16, 2025

Job Description

The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization. ECDD is 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, in partnership with other organizations. Established in 2005, and re-registered by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations as a local CSO with a Certificate № 0321 under the Proclamation № 1113/2019, ECDD is dedicated to fostering disability disability-inclusive Ethiopia where persons with disabilities in all their diversities exercise their human rights and have access to mainstream services and opportunities on an equal basis with others

Under the EHF funded project “Supporting Access to Education for Crisis-Affected Communities in East Gojjam Zone of Amhara Region,” ECDD aims to improve learning outcomes for children with disabilities by converting teaching materials into accessible formats. Therefore, the Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) invites eligible, qualified, and reputable suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of Inclusive Resource Center Materials to support the strengthening of ten (10) Disability-Inclusive Resource Centers (DIRCs) under the project “Supporting Access to Education for Crisis-Affected Communities in East Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region.

About the of Supply

Bidders are invited to supply the following assistive and disability-inclusive education materials

№	Description	Unit	Quantity
1.	Tablets	pcs	50
2.	Montessori kits	pcs	10
3.	Wooden shelf for Montessori kits	pcs	20
4.	Computers with screen-reading software	pcs	10
5.	Braille paper	Reams	50
6.	Slates and stylus	pcs	40
7.	Abacus	pcs	50
8.	Magnifiers	pcs	10
9.	Digital recorders (Sony or equivalent)	pcs	30
10.	Talking calculators	pcs	30
11.	Sign language dictionaries	pcs	30
12.	Tactile graphics	pcs	30

Note: Quantities may vary subject to minor adjustments depending on budget utilization and field needs.

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

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
ECDD reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, partially or fully
Bids must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days from the date of announcement at the ECDD Head Office.

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 valid invoice
Payment will be processed through bank transfer or Cheque, subject to mandatory tax deductions (if applicable)

Required Skills

B2B Marketing

How to Apply

Bid Submission Instructions

Financial proposal should be submitted within 8 (Eight) calendar days from the date of announcement through:

Email: tenderecdd@ecdd-ethiopia.org.
Sealed envelope delivered to ECDD office (Bekilobet- Infront of Global Hotel, 3rd floor of a new Building where Amara Bank found from the ground)

Disclaimer:

ECDD is a disability-based organization committed to safeguarding all Children and Adults at Risk. ECDD has Zero Tolerance for incidents of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation against children and adults at risk, including sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, committed by employees, volunteers, consultants, or contractors working with us where development and humanitarian programs are implemented.

ECDD also has Zero Tolerance for Corruption. Thus, ECDD expects everyone who works for it to respect its Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, and other legal frameworks. Violations of these stated policies and relevant laws will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of the employment contract.

EthioNGOJobs