Tenders

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)
COUNTRY: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
NAME OF PROJECT: Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoA-GW4RP)
Grant No.: IDA-E0120
Assignment Title: Borehole Yield and Water Quality Verification, Detail Study and Design, Contract
Administration and Construction Supervision of Lot 1: Samekaab, 02 Dambela, Gogti, Lot
2:Ghelhamour, Docmo and Chedale RPSs in Somali Region, and Lot 3: Gumqat-Meli RPS in Dubti
Woreda of Afar Region, and  Lot 4: Gure & Fafa RPS in Maokomo Woreda of Benishangul Region
Reference No. : ET-MOWE-532360-CS-QCBS.
1. The Ministry of Water and Energy has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost
of the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoA-GW4RP and intends to apply
part of the proceeds for consulting services. 
2. The consulting services (“the Services”) include Borehole Yield and Water Quality Verification,
Detail Study and Design, Contract Administration and Construction Supervision of Lot 1:
Samekaab, 02 Dambela, Gogti, Lot 2: Ghelhamour, Docmo and Chedale RPSs in Somali Region,
and Lot 3: Gumqat-Meli RPS in Dubti Woreda of Afar Region, and  Lot 4: Gure & Fafa RPS in
Maokomo Woreda of Benishangul Region.
3. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment: can be found at the following
website: www.mowe.gov.et/tenders or can be obtained at the address given below No:9.
4. The Ministry of Water and Energy now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to
indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information
demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the
Services. The shortlisting criteria are Core business and years in business, relevant experience,
technical and managerial capability of the firm. The shortlist will contain Five(5) to Eight (8) firms. 
5. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of
the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Seventh Edition dated September
2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
6. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate
clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub consultancy. In the
case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for
the entire contract, if selected.
7. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with The Quality and Cost Based Selection(QCBS)
 described in the Procurement Regulations and to be specifically set out in the Request for
Proposals.
8. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 9:00 am  to
5:00 pm.
9. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person in
hard copy including the scanned PDF in USB Memory, or by e-mail) by February 27,2026,10:30
AM
Ministry of Water and Energy
Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoA-GW4R)
Haile G/Silase Avenue Road
Around 22 Mazoria, next to Capital Hotel
Floor 1st  Floor ,Room number: 112
Mr. Kasahun Beyene/Mr. Kejela Fufa
Telephone: +251911125319+251911079767
 kasbey65@gmail.com and copy to: kajelahoaprocurement@gmail.com

Terms of Reference for Selection of Consultant for Study and Design Review of Alem Ketema Town and Abay Ber Village Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Terms of Reference for Selection of Consultant for Study and Design Review of Deyu Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project

TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)

FOR

SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN REVIEW AND SUPERVISION CONSTRUCTION DRILLING BOREHOLE WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION PROJECT FOR

LAHA TOWN, KOIYISHA TOWN AND WOLKITE TOWN

TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)

FOR

SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN REVIEW, SUPERVISION CONSTRUCTION WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION PROJECT FOR LEKU TOWN

Terms of Reference for Consultancy Services of Study and Design Review and Construction Supervision and Contract Administration of Drilling of Water Wells Works of Muke-Turi Town Water Supply And Sanitation Project

TERMS OF REFERENCES (TOR)

FOR

SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN REVIEW, SUPERVISION CONSTRUCTION WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION PROJECT FOR DEGAHLE TOWN

Request for Extension – Laku Town Expression of Interest

Request for Extension – Muke Turi and Goro Mute Towns Expression of Interest

Request for Extension – Deyu and Lollotu Towns Expression of Interest

Request for Extension – Alem Ketema Towns and Abay bar Village Expression of Interest

Request for Extension – Degahle Towns Expression of Interest

Request for Extension – Laha town ,Koyisha towns and Wolkite towns Expression of Interest

Notice of Invitation for Early Market Engagement

Sector: Water
Title of Event: Early Market Engagement for Civil Work of 88 Rural Piped System (RPS)
along with Electro mechanical supplies, supply of Pipes and Fittings
Country: Ethiopia
Project ID: P174867
Region: Eastern Africa
Project Name: Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (World Bank Financed)
Client: Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)
Event Arrangement: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)
Registration Email: kasbey65@gmail.com| jag.wdc@gmail.com
Link to Information: https://www.mowe.gov.et/en/resource_types/
Date of Event: 18 th March 2026
1. Introduction
The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is
pleased to invite suppliers, contractors, and market actors to participate in an Early Market
Engagement (EME) session for an upcoming procurement opportunity under the Horn of
Africa Groundwater for Resilience (HoA-GW4R) Project, financed by the World Bank.
The primary objective of this engagement is to foster collaboration with the market, gain
valuable insights, and receive constructive feedback that will help the Ministry to better finalize
the designs/specifications/BoQ, packaging, and procurement approach of the upcoming works
contract.
The EME will be led by Mr. Kassahun Beyene, MoWE, the project’s Water Supply PIT
Coordinator.
2. Objectives of the Early Market Engagement
The session is intended to:
 Create awareness of the upcoming business opportunities under the HoA-GW4R
Project
 Obtain market insights to strengthen the procurement process and enhance
competitiveness.
 Identify challenges of the water supply sector in the presence of all pertinent
stakeholders.
 Identify and mitigate procurement and contract management challenges to encourage
the participation of the market.
 Enhance Employer’s Requirements, technical specifications, contract conditions, risk
allocation, costing methodologies, Bills of Quantities, and bid evaluation approaches.
 Identify current innovations and technologies in climate-resilient rural piped system
water supply scheme development.
 Gather feedback on the proposed procurement approach to maximize bidders
‘Participation.
 Understand prevailing market prices, cost structures, and influencing factors.
 Identify key risks, opportunities, and incentives within the supply chain.
3. Approach to the Early Market Engagement
The EME will be conducted through a Contractor/Supplier Workshop. Interested
contractors/suppliers are requested to confirm participation no later than 13 March 2026, 3.00
PM (East Africa Time), using the registration emails provided above.
The Early Market Engagement session will take place on 18 March 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at MoWE
premises, Ground floor meeting hall, Addis Ababa. The announcement will also be published
on the Ministry’s official website: www.mowe.gov.et.

The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participation to attend either in
person or virtually. Participants are kindly requested to confirm their attendance and provide
the information requested on the form.
All discussions during the EME will be recorded. The process will be conducted in an open and
transparent manner; however, any commercially sensitive information will be treated as
confidential and will not be disclosed to participants or to individuals not formally involved in
the EME process.
4. Documents Available for Early Market Engagement
The following documents are available for download from the MoWE website under the
Procurement directory or can be requested via the registration emails provided:
 Document-1: Project Description and Technical requirement
 Document -2 : Sample draft Bidding document
5. Planned Procurement Activities
The project has planned the construction of 88 Rural Piped System Water Supply Schemes
(RPSs) in different parts of the country. The estimated cost of one RPS is about USD
800,000. Three to four RPSs could be packaged into one contract. Also, the work may
include the supply of pipes and fittings along with Electro Mechanicals. However,
packaging could be subject to the outcomes of the EME.
6. Procurement Process
Selection of bidders will be conducted through open national competitive bidding in line
with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Seventh Edition,
September 2025).
7. Indicative Procurement Processing Timelines

Activity Timeline

Deadline for confirming participation in the EME Session Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:00
PM (East Africa Time)

EME Workshop Date

18 March 2026(Morning from
9:00am to 12:30PM) (East Africa
Time)

Estimated date of publication for Bid Invitation Most start from May 1, 2026
Deadline for bid/proposals submission June 1,2026
Anticipated Award Date   July 15,2026
Due Diligences and contract signing process July 26,2026
The submittals should be presented in English. Further information can be obtained at the
address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM local time.
8. Contact Information
Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)
Attention: Mr. Kassahun Beyene, WSPIT Coordinator
Bole Sub City, Woreda 09, beside Capital Hotel and Spa
2 rd Floor, Office No. 23
Tel:0911125319
Email: kasbey65@gmail.com
Copy to:
Mr. Jagama Kabeta, Procurement Specialist
Tel:0932503316
Email: jag.wdc@gmail.com