DESCRIPTION: Provision of Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding Services
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF EOIs:15 May 2025, 12:00 hrs
REFERENCE: EOI-ETCO-LOG-2025-04

The United Nations World Food Programme in Ethiopia (WFP Ethiopia) invites qualified companies to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for provision of Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding services for both import and export humanitarian cargo.

A. Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding Services

1. Objective
   This invitation for expression of interest aims to identify qualified and eligible national and international Clearing and Forwarding Agents for the provision of all-inclusive Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding services from Djibouti, Berbera, Sudan, and Kenya ports to destinations in Ethiopia as well as managing export cargo originating from Ethiopia to these countries.

The shortlisted companies will be invited to participate in a bidding process to provide the above-mentioned services. Based on the results of a competitive bidding process, WFP may conclude a contract with one or more company(ies) for the provision of the named services.

2. Required Services
3. Provide all-inclusive Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding services from Djibouti ports to destinations in Ethiopia.
4. Provide all-inclusive Customs Clearance and Freight Forwarding services from Ethiopia to destinations in Djibouti, South Sudan, Sudan, and Kenya.
5. Provide custom clearing service for cargoes originating from the following locations.
   • Djibouti and Tadjoura ports, WFP Djibouti Logistics Hub, Djibouti BMMI warehouse and other warehouse facilities in Djibouti.
   • Berbera port at Togo- Wuchale (Wajalle) entry point, Port Sudan at Metema entry point & Port of Mombasa and Lamu Port at Moyale entry point.
   • WFP Ethiopia Hubs and other warehouse facilities in Ethiopia
6. EOI Process
   WFP seeks to shortlist companies/organizations with demonstrable technical and financial capabilities who will be invited to participate in the bidding process. After the deadline, WFP will evaluate all submitted EOIs, and participants will be notified of the outcome by email.

B. Submission of EOI
All documents should be presented in English and in an orderly manner as per the guidelines below.

1. Required Documents
   a) Company’s confirmation in writing of their interest (application) to join WFP database or shortlist of companies for the requested services, clearly stipulating the preferred areas/origins.
   b) Renewed Trade Registration and Business License.
   c) Renewed Competency Certificate from Ethiopia Maritime Authority.
   d) Private Limited Companies are required to submit the company association document, a copy of the original in the local language with a translated copy in English from a recognized translation office.
   e) Updated company profile information: including contact details, (e-mail address is mandatory, website, address/physical location, telephone, fax numbers) and experience in the cross-border freight transport operation.
   f) Independently audited financial statement covering the last two (2) financial years.
   g) Taxpayer and VAT registration.
   h) Recommendation letters from three credible clients.
   Failure to provide the required documentation will result in the company’s exclusion from further consideration.
2. Closing Date of Submission and Contact Details
   The EOI and any supplementary documentation must be submitted in a sealed envelope and deposited at the Registry of WFP Ethiopia in Addis Ababa using the address below no later than 15 May 2025, 12:00 hrs.

• The cover of the envelope should contain the following information – EOI reference number (EOI-ETCO-LOG-2025-04), the date of submission, and name of the company.
• All EOIs should be duly signed and stamped.
• All requests for clarifications should be sent to the following email address: addis.logisticscontracting@wfp.org
  Address: World Food Programme – P.O. Box 25584 – Bole Sub City, Woreda 02 Ring Road, Opposite cargo terminal, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  Attention: Logistics Unit – Contracting Section

1. Further Information
   This EOI does not entail any commitment on the part of WFP, either financial or otherwise. WFP reserves the right to change or cancel the requirements at any time during the EOI. WFP also reserves the right to disregard companies from further consideration if the company is not deemed to conform to the above conditions.

REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION OF 23 HEALTH FACILITIES IN TIGRAY REGION

LRPS-2025-9196963

Topic- UNICEF (Ethiopia) wishes to request eligible bidders to participate in a Request for Proposal (LRPS) for the Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of 23 Health Facilities in Tigray

Details of this bid’s requirements and eligibility criteria can be found in the bid document.

Interested and eligible bidders can get the bid document with the below links;

2merkato.com – https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/6810ddbd3d768cb652067d52

Any query or clarification regarding this bid shall be sent through an email to supplyaddisababa@unicef.org before or on 17 May 2025. There will be a pre-bid meeting on 08 May 2025 @ 2:00 PM. Bid clarification will be communicated on the same website at 2merkato.com to the public.  While sending your request for clarification, please ensure that you specify the LRPS number in the subject email, and provide the name of your company, contact person, email, and mobile number.

The due date for submission of proposals/Bids to the UNICEF Addis Ababa Office is on or before 2:00 PM (East African Time) on 22 May 2025.  Please read the LRPS for detailed requirements and due dates.

Please quote the respective LRPS (request for quotation) numbers with the request for the

Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of 23 Health Facilities in Tigray

Submission of bids should be done as per the below requirements.

a) Technical bid submission should be with a separate email from the Financial bid submission

b) RFP reference and whether Technical or Financial submission should be indicated on the Subject of the email.

c) ONLY email submissions are acceptable.

d) To reduce the risk of late delivery emails should be sent in good time before the deadline of the bid submission.

• Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should complete the Vendor Response Form (https://www.un.org/Depts/ptd/sites/www.un.org.Depts.ptd/files/pdf/eoi23631.pdfand fax it or email it to UNECA before the closing date set forth above.

This notice is placed on behalf of UNECA. You are therefore requested to direct all your queries to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa using the e-mail address provided below.
Title of the EOI: Request for Procurement of Language transaltion servcies
Date of this EOI:	29 April 2025	Closing Date for Receipt of EOI:			12 April 2025
EOI Number: EOIUNECA23622			E-mail address:	demissew.sahle@un.org; assaad@un.org;
				zewde@un.org
Address EOI response by fax for the Attention of:				Mr. Demissew Ashagre / Mr. Ali Assaad
Fax Number:	N/A
UNSPSC Code: 8211180 Translation service

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

Expression of Interest (EOI) Translation Services – English to French

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)invites qualified firms to submit EOIs for translating monthly HR communications (1 newsletter ~2,000 words and up to 4 memos) from English to French. Services must ensure accuracy, cultural relevance, tone consistency, delivery within 3 working days, and data confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in translation services, Experience with HR content for UN or international organizations, Native French speakers with strong English proficiency, Proven confidentiality and data security practices

Deliverables

• Timely monthly translations of HR newsletters and memos.

Submission

Interested vendors must submit:

• EOI letter, Company profile and team details, Relevant experience and sample work, Certificate of incorporation and business licenses, Proof of UNGM Level 2 registration (mandatory before submission), Only shortlisted vendors will be invited to the RFP stage. Submission does not create a legal contract with ECA.

Deadline

EOIs must be submitted by 12 May 2025 using the Vendor Response Form. If unavailable, send directly to the designated email. Questions must be submitted at least 3 days before the deadline.

Local, regional, women-owned, and disability-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. Vendors must be registered or initiated registration on www.ungm.org.

• Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should complete the Vendor Response Form : https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/265504 of this EOI before the closing date setforth above.