Animal Health Institute ICT Equipment Procurement

(AHI-NCB-G-0082-2018-PUR)

The Animal Health Institute has officially announced a national competitive tender for the procurement of ICT equipment under reference number AHI-NCB-G-0082-2018-PUR. This procurement aims to strengthen the institution’s digital infrastructure and improve its operational efficiency in veterinary and animal health services.

1. About Procurement Entity

Animal Health Institute is one of the executive organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, established in September 2021 according to Proclamation No 1263/2021 by combining the former National Animal Health Diagnostic and Investigation Center and National Institute for Control and Eradication of Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis. The powers and duties are given by the Council of Ministers, Regulation 530/2022.

2. Procurement Overview

This tender is open to qualified suppliers and companies that specialize in ICT equipment and related technologies. The procurement follows an open national competitive bidding method, ensuring transparency and fair competition among bidders.

3. Tender Details

• Procuring Entity: Animal Health Institute
• Reference Number: AHI-NCB-G-0082-2018-PUR
• Object of Procurement: ICT Equipment
• Description: Procurement of ICT Materials
• Procurement Type: Shopping
• Procurement Method: Open National Bidding
• Market Type: National
• Award Type: Lot Based

4. Objective of Procurement

The main objective of this procurement is to acquire modern ICT equipment that will support the Animal Health Institute in improving data management, communication systems, and operational efficiency in animal health services across Ethiopia.

5. Eligibility Criteria

To participate in this tender, bidders must meet the following requirements:

• Valid trade and business license in Ethiopia
• Experience in ICT equipment supply
• Tax clearance certificate
• Compliance with government procurement regulations

6. Important Dates

• Clarification Deadline: April 21, 2026 (12:00 AM)
• Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2026 (5:45 PM)

7. Submission Address

8. How to Apply

Applicants should follow these steps carefully:

1. Prepare all required legal and technical documents
2. Ensure your business is properly licensed
3. Review the tender requirements carefully
4. Submit your bid before the deadline
5. Follow all procurement instructions strictly

9. Important Tips

Submit early to avoid technical delays

Ensure documents are complete and valid

Follow all instructions carefully

Maintain competitive pricing strategy

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10. Terms and Conditions

The Animal Health Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any bid fully or partially without obligation to provide justification.

11.Benift of Participating This Tender

Participating in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment bids in Ethiopia offers substantial commercial advantages, driven by the government’s aggressive push toward Digital Ethiopia 2030. Securing these tenders allows businesses to tap into massive, internationally funded public sector modernizations and establish a dominant foothold in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies.
The core benefits of bidding for ICT equipment procurement contracts in Ethiopia include:

High-Value, Financially Secured Contracts

• International Funding Backing: Major IT infrastructure tenders are heavily subsidized by global institutions like the World Bank Group through initiatives like the Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project (EDFP). This vastly minimizes default and non-payment risks for vendors.
• Large-Scale Multi-Lot Demands: Large initiatives, such as the National ID Program, generate multi-million dollar procurement pools for bulk devices like servers, biometric kits, laptops, and networking arrays.Fair Play via Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP)
• Transparent Digital Sector: The Ministry of Finance handles public tenders via the standardized online Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system.
• Minimum Corruption: Centralized digital portals cut down on manual paperwork and human bias, creating a level playing field for domestic and foreign enterprises.
• Clear Compliance Environment: Technical requirements, turnover criteria, and evaluation frameworks are clearly explicitly laid out in public bid document guidelines. Strategic Market Entry and Scale
• E-Commerce and IT Parks Expansion: Winning a state bid positions your business to utilize localized logistics clusters like the Bole Lemi IT Park, built specifically for technology manufacturing, assembly, and service exports.
• For Future Service Extensions: Initial hardware procurement frequently turns into multi-year preventive and corrective maintenance service agreements. Collaborative Pathways for Global Brands
• Joint Venture (JV) Opportunities: International hardware providers can form strategic alliances with local firms via Consortium or JV structures.
• Leveraged Local Know-How: Partnering allows global companies to fulfill immediate supply demands from local stocks while navigating the country’s unique customs and regulatory environments smoothly.

12. Conclusion

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for ICT suppliers to work with a government institution and contribute to improving Ethiopia’s animal health sector through modern technology solutions.

FAQ

1. Is this tender open nationally?
Yes, it is open to all eligible Ethiopian suppliers.

2. What is the main requirement?
A valid ICT-related business license and experience.

3. Can individuals apply?
No, only registered companies can apply.