This summary organizes the various open bid invitations from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for goods, works, and consultancy services.
🏛️ National Bank of Ethiopia: Open Bid Invitations
The NBE is seeking eligible bidders for the following diverse requirements. Please note the specific deadlines and reference numbers for each lot.
📋 Bid Schedule & Deadlines (2026)
| # |
Item Description |
Bid Reference No. |
Closing Date (10:00 AM) |
Opening Date (10:30 AM) |
| 1 |
Landscape & Gardening (Head Office & Residences) |
NBE/NCB/S/08/2025/26 |
Jan 13 |
Jan 13 |
| 2 |
Legal Consultancy (National Credit Guarantees Scheme) |
NBE/NCB/CS/07/2025/26 |
Jan 14 |
Jan 14 |
| 3 |
36,000 Pcs Tissue Paper (Re-bid) |
NBE/NCB/G/20/2025/26 |
Jan 08 |
Jan 08 |
| 4 |
Compound Tiling Works (Re-bid) |
NBE/NCB/W/02/2025/26 |
Jan 12 |
Jan 12 |
| 5 |
Electric Materials (Different Types – Re-bid) |
NBE/NCB/G/14/2025/26 |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
| 6 |
Wood, Aluminum & Metal Materials (Re-bid) |
NBE/NCB/G/01/2025/26 |
Jan 16 |
Jan 16 |
⚠️ Mandatory Site Visit: For Item #4 (Compound Tiling), a site visit is required on January 08, 2026, at 9:00 AM (3:00 local time).
📝 Mandatory Eligibility & Rejection Criteria
Failure to provide any of the following will result in automatic rejection:
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✅ Bid Security: 2% of the Total Bid Price in the form of a CPO or Unconditional Bank Guarantee.
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✅ Legal Docs: Renewed Trade License, Renewed Main Registration, TIN, Valid Tax Clearance, and VAT Registration certificates.
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✅ Document Format: The bid number must be clearly indicated on the document.
📥 How to Obtain Bid Documents
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Payment: Deposit a non-refundable fee of Birr 100.00 per lot.
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Account No: 7002010800001
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Location: Payment and Settlement Directorate (NBE Building-2, Sub-basement).
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Collection: Pick up documents from the Procurement Team Office (NBE Building-2, 5th Floor).
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Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM).
📍 Submission & Contact
🏛️ Special Interest: National Credit Guarantees Scheme
The consultancy for the National Credit Guarantees Scheme (NCGS) is a high-level strategic project. It involves re-diagnosing legal frameworks to improve access to finance.