INVITATION TO BID

International Competitive Bidding (ICB) - Turnkey Basis
(Two-sided laminated Particle Board Plant & Machinery Only)

1. Minda Business Group PLC invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified local and international bidders for the design, supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and training for the establishment of a two-sided laminated particle board process plant and machinery with a daily production capacity of 150 cubic meters on a turnkey basis.
2. The Turnkey scope is clearly stated in the bid document.
3. Eligibility Requirements (to be submitted with the Technical Proposal):
   • Ethiopian trade auxiliary / agents must provide:
     • Valid Trade/Business License (trade auxiliary), Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, VAT Registration Certificate, and also show agency status certificate.
   • Foreign bidders must provide:
     • Company/Business Registration Certificate Trade License issued by the competent authority in the country of establishment, Any other relevant authorization documents (e.g., manufacturer authorization if applicable)

Documents can be collected starting from August 18, 2026 during working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) from: Minda Business Group PLC, Elilta Luxury Apartment, Roosevelt Street Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: 011 369 2272 Email: deputygeneralmanager.cs@mindabg.com

1. Bids must be prepared in two separate sealed envelopes clearly marked:
   • "Technical Proposal" (one original + one copy)
   • "Financial Proposal" (one original + one copy)
2. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before August 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM. local time. Late bids will be rejected.
3. The Technical Proposals together with the Bid Securities will be opened publicly on the same day at 2:30 P.M. in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend. The Financial Proposals of only those bidders who pass the technical evaluation will be opened at a later date, which will be communicated in writing.
4. Bids shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of bid submission.
5. All queries or requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to the email address indicated in the bid document above no later than 7 days before the bid submission deadline.
6. Minda Business Group PLC reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, annul the bidding process, or cancel the procurement at any time without incurring any liability to bidders and without assigning any reason.

Address for Bid Submission and Opening:
Minda Business Group PLC
Elilta Luxury Apartment, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 011 369 2272
Email: deputygeneralmanager.cs@mindabg.com