This summary organizes the National Competitive Bid (NCB) from Dashen Bank for various IT infrastructure and digital banking components.
🏦 Dashen Bank S.C. National Competitive Bid
Focus: IT Infrastructure, Security Renewals, and Digital Card Procurement.
📋 Procurement Packages & Bid Security
| Bid Ref. No. |
Procurement Description |
QTY |
Bid Bond (ETB) |
| DBOT07125/26 |
International Mastercard Prepaid Cards |
20,000 |
800,000.00 |
| DBOT07725/26 |
Proofpoint Email Security Gateway Service Renewal |
Service |
500,000.00 |
| DBOT07425/26 |
Data Center Equipment Spare Parts |
Various |
360,000.00 |
| DBOT07325/26 |
HQ Data Centre Power Infrastructure Enhancement |
Service |
200,000.00 |
| DBOT07525/26 |
IT Accessories and Components |
Various |
200,000.00 |
| DBOT07225/26 |
IBM Workload Scheduler License Renewal |
License |
50,000.00 |
📅 Key Deadlines & Timeline
| Event |
Date |
Time |
| Document Sale Starts |
December 22, 2025 |
Online |
| Bid Closing Deadline |
January 5, 2026 |
Up to 5:00 PM |
| Bid Opening |
January 6, 2026 |
2:00 PM |
Note: The advertisement mentions January 5, 2025 (likely a typo); based on the current date, the intended deadline is January 5, 2026.
📝 Mandatory Requirements
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Supplier Registration: Bidders must be registered on Dashen Bank’s SAP Ariba system: Supplier Registration Link.
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Legal Documents: Renewed Business License, TIN, VAT, and Incorporation Documents (Articles/Memorandum of Association).
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Bid Security: Unconditional Bank Guarantee or CPO valid for 120 days.
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Offer Validity: Technical and Financial offers must be valid for 90 days.
📥 Submission & Opening Location
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Format: Technical and Financial offers in separate envelopes, provided in duplicate (Original and Copy).
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Submission Site: Bid box at Dashen Bank Head Office, 7th Floor, Supply Chain Management Dept.
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Location: In front of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.
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Electronic Access: Documents available for ETB 500.00 at ExtraTenders or Dashen AfroTender.
📞 Contact & Support
Pro Tip: Ensure your SAP Ariba registration is completed early, as technical glitches in registration can lead to automatic disqualification from the submission process.
