Reporter
Wednesday June 17 2026
BID
ANNOUNCEMENT
Bid for Procurement of Electric
Vehicle
Development Expertise Center
(DEC) is a National
Civil Society Organization established in 2007 and
re-registered in May 2019 in accordance with the
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Proclamation,
under registration number 0009.
Currently, DEC operates
Humanitarian and Development Projects in seven National
Regional States and one City Administration in
Ethiopia: Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Tigray, South
West Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul- Gumuz,
and Addis Ababa City Administration, and implements
programs in:
-Child Well-being and Education
Development
-Gender and Life Skills
Development
-Employable Skills Development
-Advocacy
-Humanitarian Emergency Response
Programs
DEC adheres to strict ethical
standards, safeguarding
principles, child protection policies, and maintains
zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, and
exploitation.
2. Invitation to Tender
DEC hereby invites sealed bids
from eligible, qualified,
and legally registered suppliers for the following
procurement:
-Tender Reference
Number:...DEC1005/2026
-Title of
Procurement:............Electric Vehicle(EV)
-Project Name:.......RAYEE-II
Project
-Donor/Funding Partner:
.........Mastercard Foundation
-Date of Announcement: .......17
June 2026, at 5:00 PM
-Submission
Deadline................ 24 June 2026, at 5:00 PM
-Bid Opening Date & Time:
.....25 June 2026, at 10:30 AM
Interested bidders are invited to
obtain the complete
set of bidding documents from DEC Addis Ababa Coordination Office during working hours.
3. Scope of Procurement
The procurement includes, but is
not limited to:
-Pure electric pickup truck
produced with a 4WD
variant (Horizon) featuring dual motors, high towing
capacity, and intelligent off-road
Detailed technical specifications
and requirements are
provided in the bidding document.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Eligible bidders must:
-Be legally registered businesses
with valid and
renewed licenses for the current fiscal year.
-Possess valid trade registration
and Tax Identification
Number (TIN).
-Demonstrate relevant technical
experience and
financial capacity.
-Comply with applicable national
laws and
regulations.
-Have no record of fraud,
corruption, or serious
professional misconduct.
-Selected bidders shall deliver
the required vehicle(s)
in accordance with agreed specifications and timelines.
-Ensure quality standards and
compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
5. Bid Submission Requirements
Interested bidders must submit:
1. Technical proposal including
specifications and
delivery schedule.
2. Financial proposal (price
quotation).
3. Valid business license
(renewed for the current
year).
4. Trade registration
certificate.
5. Tax registration certificate
(TIN/VAT).
Financial Conditions:
-Prices must be quoted in
Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
-The financial offer must clearly
indicate inclusion
of 15% VAT.
-Unit price and total price must
be indicated.
-Alteration of quantities and
specifications is not
allowed.
6. Submission Address &
Procedure
All bids must be submitted in a
sealed envelope
clearly marked:
Bid for Procurement of Electric
Vehicle (EV)
Development Expertise Center
(DEC) Addis Ababa
Coordination Office Yeka Sub-City, Woreda 08 in front
of Misrake Polytechnic collage
-Late submissions will not be
accepted under any
circumstances.
7. Evaluation and Award
This Bid will be evaluated based
on the following
criteria:
-Compliance with technical
specifications 70%
-Financial competitiveness 30%
DEC reserves the right to accept or
reject any bid
partially or fully, and to cancel the tender process
at any time without incurring any liability.
8. Ethical Compliance
All bidders must adhere to DEC's
safeguarding, child
protection, and anti-corruption policies. Any form
of fraud, bribery or unethical practice will result
in immediate disqualification.