Ethio Telecom
Started - September 2024
Clarification Response and Bid Extension Letter
Fleet Sourcing Section / March 10, 2026
To: All Participants
Followed by: Meskerem Eskinder
Phone: (+251)- 911-140990
E-mail: Meskerem.eskinder@ethiotelecom.et
Reference: SCD/SD/FS/196/2026
It is remembered that Ethio telecom has announced Open National Competitive Bid for the procurement of 3 units of Pure Electric Midi-Bus and 15 units of Pure Electric Mini- Pickup with RFQ NO 4279618-2 and 4279619-2 respectively. The bid is under floating starting from Feb 18, 2026, to Mar 11,2026.
In connection with this, we have received clarification from the participating bidder on the captioned purchase and Ethio telecom would like to give the following clarification response.
|
Item |
Ethio Telecom Requirement |
Clarification Request |
Ethio Telecom clarification Response |
|
Air Bag |
Current manufacturer standards |
The Mid Bus product is not compatible with the airbag specification stated in the tender document |
we have excluded air bag |
|
Distance coverage with full charge |
280 KM |
The required distance is high, as most electric mini pickups have a range of 128–240 km |
There is no requirement change |
|
Delivery date |
Less than or equal to 4 months |
Please consider the time required for foreign currency, L/C opening, and import lead time; therefore, we propose a 120–150 day delivery period after contract signing and advance payment. |
There is no requirement change |
|
Seating Capacity |
2 person including driver |
request revising the Mini Pickup specification from single cab (2 including driver) to a double cab configuration. |
There is no requirement change |
|
Seating Capacity |
27-30 (including driver & without folding chairs ) |
we noted that the electric mid bus requires two doors (driver and passenger) with a seating capacity of 29+1. However, our market assessment shows that modern EV buses of this capacity usually have one common door for both driver and passenger |
There is no requirement change |
Table 1: Technical Requirement Clarification Response
In addition, participants have requested for extension of bid submission date and opening dates. to make a sound proposal as per Ethio’s requirement. Accordingly, we have extended the bid submission and open date as follows;
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NO |
Summary of Bid Closing & Opening dates |
|
|
1 |
Original Bid Closing Date |
New Bid Closing Date |
|
March 11, 2026, 5:30 PM |
March 23, 2026, 5:30 PM |
|
|
2 |
Original Bid Opening Date |
New Bid Opening Date |
|
March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM |
March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM |
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Hence, we advise bidders to consider the clarification given and submit your bid document as per the deadline.
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