Bids

Consultancy Service Bid Invitation (Ref: SPARK/OB/25/0006)

WaterAid is a global federation working to improve people’s access to clean water, improved sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). As a key WASH actor, it has made a significant contribution in transforming the lives of poor and marginalised people. 

Lot

Consultancy description

I.

Conduct WASH Facility Asset Inventory, Life Cycle Costing, Costed WASH Plan, and Financing Strategy.

II

Conduct formative research on current sanitation and hygiene behaviors in Gumbichu Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

III.

Conduct Baseline Survey SPARK Project in Gumbichu woreda, Oromia Region.

IV

Conduct Climate Vulnerability Risk Assessment and Develop Adaptation Plan For  SPARK: Sustainable Practices to Advance Resilient and Inclusive WASH Services, Gumbichu Woreda of East Showa Zone, Oromia Regional State

V.

Conduct Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Analysis for WASH in Gumbichu Woreda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

  1. The Terms of reference for each lot will be sent to bidders who register their Email address at the register placed at WaterAid reception from July 10 to 23, 2025, during working hours (08:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 01:30 PM – 05:00 PM). 

  2. Alternatively, bidders can also download the terms of reference links below

    Lot I: ToRs Click here

    Lot II: ToRs Click here

    Lot III: ToRs  Click here

    Lot IV: ToRs  Click here

    Lot V: ToRs  Click here

  3. Participation is open only for individual lots based on bidder preference.

  4. Bids must be accompanied by renewed business licenses and registration, and TIN Registration Certificate, and these must be submitted together with the technical proposal. 

  5. Bidders should submit their offers in sealed envelopes to WAE’s office on or before the bid opening date.

  6. Offers must be accompanied by a bid bond amounting to two (2%) of the quoted consultancy service fee in the form of a bank guarantee or CPO valid at least for three months from the date of bid opening. The bid security bank guarantee or CPO must be attached to the original financial document. 

  7. Bidders should submit their offers in sealed envelopes to WAE’s office on or before July 24, 2025, by 1:30 PM  

  8. The envelopes must be clearly marked with the bidder’s name, address, legal stamp, and reference number SPARK/OB/25/0006, including the relevant lot number.

  9. Bidders must submit the technical and financial proposal documents separately. The technical and financial proposals should have one original and one copy for each, clearly marked "ORIGINAL" and "COPY" on the cover. Each envelope shall be stamped and sealed. In the event of any discrepancy between them, the original will prevail. 

  10. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or representatives who prefer to attend at our office on July 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

  11. WaterAid Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Late bids shall also be rejected. Note: Bids should be presented to the following address:

    WaterAid Ethiopia

    Bole Sub-City, In front of Bole Medehanialem Church, next to Edna Mall, United Insurance Building 3rd floor Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251 11 669 5965,

     E-mail:[email protected] / [email protected]