World Vision Ethiopia invites interested and eligible Water Works Contractors to apply for prequalification for the construction of the Dembesh (026) and Ciro Water Supply Projects, located in Legambo Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region.

PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: Construct 005/26

Date: October 9, 2026   

INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF WATER WORKS CONTRACTORS

Dembesh (026) and Ciro Water Supply Project

1. Background

World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is an international Christian humanitarian organization committed to improving the well-being of vulnerable children and their communities through integrated development programs and emergency response interventions.

WVE works in partnership with churches, civil society organizations, and government institutions to implement programs in education, food security, health, HIV and AIDS, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and sponsorship management.

2. Invitation for Prequalification

World Vision Ethiopia invites interested and eligible Water Works Contractors to apply for prequalification for the construction of the Dembesh (026) and Ciro Water Supply Projects, located in Legambo Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region.

The purpose of this prequalification process is to identify competent, experienced, and qualified contractors capable of undertaking surface water supply construction works in accordance with WVE’s technical, quality, and performance requirements.

3. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements for registration

Interested contractors must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be registered and licensed as Water Works Contractors of Class 4 (Four) or above by the Ministry of Water and Energy or another legally authorized licensing bureau.
• Hold a valid and renewed business license for Ethiopian Fiscal Year 2018/2019 E.C.
• Have proven experience in the construction of surface water supply projects in different locations across Ethiopia at least for the last five years.

4. Registration and Submission Schedule

Interested eligible contractors are required to register using the link below:

Online registration: INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF WATER WORKS CONTRACTORS – Fill out form

Contractors may also register by scanning the QR code provided in the advertisement, where available.

Applicants must provide a valid company email address during registration. The Terms of Reference (TOR), including the prequalification requirements and submission instructions, will be distributed to registered applicants via email.

Applicants are required to comply with all requirements and instructions stipulated in the TOR and submit their prequalification documents within the specified deadline.

5. Additional Information and Contact Details

For further information, interested contractors may contact:

World Vision Ethiopia (WVE)
Supply Chain – Construction Management Unit (CMU)
Telephone: +251-11-629-3365

6. Important Notes
7. Contractors who have projects at hand/or least bidder on previous project, will not be awarded unless accomplish 80% of project at hand.
8. Contractors who have failed WVE’s performance evaluation or have been removed from WVE’s prequalified contractors list are not eligible to participate in this prequalification process.
9. World Vision Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications!

World Vision Ethiopia
Supply Chain – Construction Management Unit