Invitation for Bids [IFB]

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

IFB Number: ET-TIGRAY-BoA/AfDB/NCB/GOODS 3/2023.

Framework for Bank-Funded Operation

Employer: Tigray Agriculture and Natural Resource Bureau.

Project: Multi-Sectorial Approach for Stunting Reduction Project (MASREP)

Contract title: procurement of provision of vegetable seeds

Country: Ethiopia

Grant No.: 2100155040973

Procurement Method: Open Competitive Bidding National (OCBN)

OCB (N)No: ET-TIGRAY-BOA/AfDB/NCB/GOODS 3/2023.

Issued on: May 10, 2024

Tigray Agriculture and Natural Resource Bureau through the government of Ethiopia has received (a Grant) from the African Development Fund (ADF) hereinafter called the Bank toward the cost of the Multi-Sectorial Approach for Stunting Reduction Project (MASREP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the procurement of vegetable seeds Lot 1:

The bureau now invites sealed Bids from eligible and qualified bidders (Suppliers) Having a VAT certificate, VAT declaration for the month of March 2024, TIN No, renewed business license valid for 2024, and appropriate supplier registration certificate.

The Delivery Place and time of the goods is given in the table below:

S/No.	Description of the goods	Delivery Place	Delivery time	Bid security Amount
01	Lot1: Procurement of provision of vegetable seed	Mekelle	One month	ETB 150,000

1. Bidding will be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding National procedures as specified in the Bank's Procurement Framework for Bank Funded Operations dated October 2015 and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Framework.
2. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Agriculture & Natural Resource Bureau, Yibrah Yeebio, e-mail agote2010@gmail.com, and inspect the bidding document during office hours [8:00 AM to 5:00 PM] at the address given below.
3. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of birr 500.00. The method of payment will be in cash.
4. All Bids must be valid for a period of fifty-six (56) days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by a bid security of birr ETB 150,000 for the Procurement of provision of vegetables in the form of unconditional Bank Guarantee, or CPO and they shall be delivered to the above office on or before bid closing date at (9:30 a.m. June 7, 2024).
5. Bids must be delivered to the address below; bidders should offer one original and two copies of technical and financial proposals sealed in one envelope as specified in the bidding documents to be provided. Bids shall be opened at (9:30 A.m.) June 7, 2024, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives who wish to attend.
6. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected
7. The Bureau reserves the right to accept or reject all or parts of the bid.
8. Tigray Agriculture & Natural Resource Bureau Procurement section. Mekelle; Semien sub city 06 kebele (Industry area), Tel. +251-34 440 4346 Fax: +251 34 440 3663, Yibrah Yeebio, Mobile 09 14 000 078, e-mail agote2010@gmail.com

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