FOR The Supply of digital measurement of fuel in static tankers
WFP Ethiopia Office in Addis Ababa
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOI: 28 February 2026, 12:00 hrs
REFERENCE: EOI-001-2026
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia is seeking formal Expressions of Interest (EOI) from well-established and fully qualified service providers.
Introduction
WFP Ethiopia Country Office (ETCO) has a fleet of more than 500 trucks and light vehicles that operate in Ethiopia and along the corridor to / from Djibouti. To support WFP Ethiopia’s large‑scale operation and streamline bulk fuel management, 10 static above‑ground fuel tanks have been installed nationwide.
Currently, fuel measurement is conducted manually using dipsticks — calibrated rods inserted into tanks to determine fuel levels. It works by being inserted into the tank to the bottom; the resulting wet mark is checked against markings or a conversion chart to determine the volume. This method is labour-intensive, prone to human error, and lacks real‑time monitoring capability.
Objective
To modernize and improve accuracy in fuel management, ETCO seeks to procure Automatic Tank Gauges (ATGs) that replace manual dipstick measurements and provide precise, real‑time monitoring.
Requirement
Functional Requirements:
The Automatic Tank Gauges shall:
- Deliver real-time, accurate readings of fuel levels, measured to the nearest litre.
- Monitor tank temperature and water content.
- Facilitate remote observation without requiring access to the interior of the tank.
- Initiate alarms for overfill protection as well as low inventory alerts.
Technical specifications
- Works with above-ground static tanks
- Features high-precision sensors and digital display
- Offers remote monitoring, either wired or wireless
- Built to withstand outdoor conditions and weather
- Simple calibration and maintenance procedures
Installation
- Installation of Automatic Tank Gauges to all WFP static tanks
Expected Outcomes
- Improved accuracy in fuel measurement
- Enhanced efficiency in fuel management operations
- Reduces fuel loss
- Strengthened accountability and transparency in fuel usage
Static tanker Location and capacity
| Location | Number of static tanks | Capacity (in liters) |
| Adama | 2 | 100,000 (50,000 x 2) |
| Semera | 2 | 100,000 (50,000 x 2) |
| Mekelle | 1 | 50,000 |
| Gondar | 1 | 50,000 |
| Gode | 1 | 40,000 |
| Jijiga | 1 | 40,000 |
| Gambella | 1 | 30,000 |
| Hawassa | 1 | 30,000 |
Specification per tanker type
For Adama, Semera, Mekelle and Gondar static tank – 6 tanks
- Capacity: 50,000 L
For Gambella and Hawassa static tank – 2 tanks
- Capacity: 30,000 L
- 2,750mm diameter, 5,445mm length
- 6mm thick sheet metal with one manhole diameter. 500mm, with botted cover (No. M16), 20J bolt sockets and pipes for vent, suction and discharge pipe, lidting lugs and dip stick (steel)
- Pressure test
- Sand blasting
- Externally painted with two coats of Antirust
For Gode and Jijiga static tank – 2 tanks
- Capacity: 40,000 L
- Single skin
Annex – Pictures for the 50,000liters tank
