The Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of 30 (Thirty) Laptop Computers to be delivered at the premise of the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) head office.

Invitation for Bids

Re: Supply of Laptop Computers for Ethiopian Cooperative Commission

ETH-2000002344-0094-G-NCB

1.       The Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and European Union the financing of which is being administered by IFAD and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD's approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD's rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and again stall suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with Rural Financial Intermediation Programme III (RUFIP III).

2.       The RUFIP-III aims to improve rural livelihoods and reduce vulnerability by increasing access to financial products and services through sustainable rural financial institutions (RFIs), including microfinance institutions, rural savings and credit cooperatives (RUSACCOs), and their unions. The project targets increased inclusion of rural households, with particular focus on women and youth, and strengthening institutional capacity across the sector. Procurement activities under RUFIP-III will include Goods and Equipment needed for project implementation and support functions apart from Consultancy and Technical Assistance Services for capacity building, analysis, and programme support and Training Services to enhance institutional skills and operational performance of microfinance and RUSACCO entities. The project duration is for about 6 years with a possibility of extension for three more years.

3.       This invitation for bids (IFB) follows the general procurement notice that appeared on the IFAD website and on the United Nations Development Business website (UNDB).

4.       ECC now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of 30 (Thirty) Laptop Computers to be delivered at the premise of the Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) head office. More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.

5.       This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement,

6.       Bidding will be conducted using the national competitive bidding (NCB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project procurement. The NCB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.

7.       Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of 300 ETB [Three Hundred Ethiopian Birr] only. Bidding documents can be obtained by sending an e-mail or letter, giving full contact details of the bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that the bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document. Yoseph Shibeshi, Finance and Procurement Executive Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC) Behind Dembel City Center Email: ethio.coop@ecc.et

8.       Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the bid data sheet-instructions to bidders 23.2, no later than 11:00 AM (local time) on April 23, 2026.

9.       Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security or bid-securing declaration (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.

10.   Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.

Darebo Buser, Management Chief Executive

Ethiopian Cooperative Commission (ECC)

Behind Dembel City Center

Email: ethio.coop@ecc.et

Ethiopian Cooperative Commission