Construction of Right‑Side Embankment Works at Amibara — Ministry of Water and Energy (Ethiopia)

Original title: Procurement of Civil works for Construction of Amibara Right side embankment works at Awash river Basin in different lots

Deadline

October 22, 2026

Closing in 42d

Published on September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on September 5, 2026 at 01:01 AM

Key information

Type: Construction
Location: Ethiopia
Deadline: October 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM42 days remaining
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Construction of Right‑Side Embankment Works at Amibara — Ministry of Water and Energy (Ethiopia) is a construction procurement opportunity published by Ministry of Water and Energy in Ethiopia on September 3, 2026. Bids are open until October 22, 2026 (42 days left). 1 official document is attached below.

Lot II: Amibara Right Bank Embankment Construction Contarct (Chainage 35+100 to 60+000). Key Qualification Requirements: Bidders shall meet the qualification requirements specified in the Bidding Document, including the following minimum requirements: • General Experience: At least 10 years of construction experience as a prime contractor, JV member, subcontractor, or management contractor (from 1 January 2016). • Specific Experience: Between 1 January 2020 and the bid submission deadline, completion of:
Lot I: One similar contract of USD 50 million or two contracts of USD 30 million each. • Lot II: One similar contract of USD 35 million or two contracts of USD 20 million each. • Similar works include flood protection embankments, dyke works, irrigation earthen dams, and large-scale earthworks with masonry structures. • Financial Capability: Minimum available financial resources of USD 8.0 million (ETB 1.2 billion) for Lot I and USD 5.6 million (ETB 850 million) for Lot II. • Average Annual Construction Turnover: Minimum USD 60 million for Lot I and USD 42 million for Lot II, calculated over the last five years. The construction period for each Lot is 450 calendar days. A Bidder may bid for more than one Lot; however, no Bidder shall be awarded more than one Lot. Where a Bidder achieves the highest combined rated and financial evaluation for multiple Lots, only one Lot will be awarded in accordance with the Bidding Document.. A margin of domestic preference shall apply to eligible domestic Bidders in accordance with the provisions specified in the Bidding Documents and the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations. 3.Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing, Seventh Edition, September 2025” (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4.Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60% and for the Bid cost: 40%. 5.Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopian Flood Management Project - Management Unit, Attention to Mr. Temesgen Ketema and Mr. Biruk Haileyesues, and inspect the Bidding Documents during office hours from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Addis Ababa local time, Monday to Friday, at the address given below. 6.The Bidding Documents in English will be made available to interested eligible Bidders free of charge and may be obtained/downloaded from the Ministry of Water and Energy website: https://www.mowe.gov.et/en/resource_types/procurement-files-. Bidders who intend to participate in the bidding process shall register at the address below before submitting their Bids. The Bidding Documents and any subsequent clarifications or addenda, will be published on the above Ministry website. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the relevant source for any amendments, clarifications, or additional information issued during the bidding period. 7.Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before October 22, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. Ethiopian Local Time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID,” and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on October 22, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. Ethiopian Time or immediately after the deadline time for submission of bids. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening. 8.All Bids must be accompanied by the following: (i) Bid Security in the following amount and currency: • Lot I: ETB 80,000,000.00 (ETB Eighty Million) or US$ 500,000.00 (US$ Five Hundred Thousand);
Lot II: ETB 54,000,000.00 (ETB Fifty-Four Million) or US$ 340,000.00 (US$ Three Hundred Forty Thousand). The Bid Security shall be in the form of an Unconditional Bank Guarantee or Certified Payment Order (CPO) in the name of the Ministry of Water and Energy, in accordance with the requirements specified in the Bidding Documents. (ii) Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration; & (iii) Local Labour Method Statement. 9.Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document. 10.The address referred to above is: Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) Ethiopian Flood Management Project – Management Unit Attention: Mr. Temesgen Ketema, Project Management Unit Coordinator Haile Gebresilasie Avenue, Ministry Building, Ground Floor, Room No. 01 Telephone: +251 116626325 Email: temesgenketemae@gmail.com and birukako2000@gmail.com Website: Ministry of Water and Energy – https://www.mowe.gov.et/ Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

What are the key dates?

Publication
September 3, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
October 22, 2026
42 days remaining
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Ministry of Water and Energy
Country: Ethiopia
Contact person: Temesgen Ejeta
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Which documents are available?

Tender Details
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