SUPPLY OF ONION & POTATO SEEDS
CARE Ethiopia
Bid Reference No: BID No. 322/2026
Project Focus: Livelihoods, Food Security, and Community Resilience.
1. Required Seed Varieties
Suppliers must be able to provide the following specific Ethiopian varieties:
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Onion Seed: Variety Kelafo (Known for its high yield and adaptability in lowland areas).
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Potato Tubers Seed: Variety Gudene (A popular, disease-resistant variety released by the Holetta Agricultural Research Center).
2. Critical Deadlines & Schedule
| Milestone |
Date |
Time |
| Document Availability |
Starting Today (April 5, 2026) |
Online |
| Submission Deadline |
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
2:00 PM (08:00 Local) |
3. Document Access & Fees
The full bidding document can be downloaded from the following platforms:
4. Submission Protocol
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Timeliness: Bids received after 2:00 PM on April 15 will be automatically rejected.
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Technical Information: For clarifications, contact the Supply Chain unit directly at: Tadesse.Alemayehu@care.org.
5. Strategic Insight for Agricultural Suppliers
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Certification is Key: Since these are specific research-backed varieties (Gudene and Kelafo), your technical proposal should include Seed Quality Certificates from the Ministry of Agriculture or relevant regional research bureaus.
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Logistics: Gudene potato tubers are bulky and sensitive to transport. Highlight your cold chain or ventilated transport capabilities to prevent spoilage before delivery to CARE’s operational sites.
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Re-Advertisement Tip: Since this is a second call, CARE may be prioritizing availability and immediate delivery capacity. If you have the stock ready in a certified warehouse, make that a highlight of your bid.
