Bid Invitation for consultancy service

(Ref. CSR/26/0018)

WaterAid is a global federation working to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). As a leading WASH actor, WaterAid has played a key role in transforming the lives of poor and marginalized communities. In Ethiopia, WaterAid has been active in the WASH sector since 1991, driven by the vision that everyone, everywhere has access to sustainable WASH services. To further its commitment, WaterAid Ethiopia (WAE) invites eligible and qualified consultancy firms to submit bids for the Review of WaterAid Ethiopia Country Strategy as per the terms of reference.

Bid Participation and Submission Guidelines:

1. Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference will be provided to interested bidders who register their email addresses at the registration desk located at WaterAid Ethiopia's reception, between August 13 to 26, 2026, during working hours (08:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM).

Note: Friday working hours: (08:30 AM - 12:30 PM only).

1. Eligibility Documents: Bids must include a renewed business license, company registration certificate, and TIN registration certificate. These documents should be submitted together with the technical proposal.
2. Bid Submission Deadline: All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the WAE office no later than August 26, 2026, by 1:30 PM.
3. Bid Security: A bid bond of 2% of the total consultancy fee is required, in the form of a bank guarantee or CPO valid for at least three (3) months from the date of bid opening. The original bid bond must be attached to the original financial proposal.
4. Envelope Identification: Envelopes must clearly display the bidder's name, address, legal stamp, and the reference number Ref: CSR/26/0018.
5. Proposal Format: The technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes, each marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY". Each copy must be stamped and sealed. In the case of any discrepancies the original version will be considered final.
6. Preliminary Bid Opening: The preliminary bid opening will be conducted by the WaterAid Ethiopia Procurement Committee on August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM (EAT) at the WaterAid Ethiopia Office. Bidders/Consultants are not required to attend this session. Only bidders/consultants who successfully pass the technical evaluation will be invited to attend the financial proposal opening. The date, time, and venue of the financial proposal opening will be communicated to the technically qualified bidders/consultants in due course.
7. Disclaimer: WaterAid Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Bid Submission Address: WaterAid Ethiopia

Bole Sub-City, in front of Bole Medhanialem Church, next to Edna Mall, United Insurance Building, 3rd Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: +251 11 669 5965, Email: ethiopiaprocurementho@wateraid.org / waethiopia@wateraid.org