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;
|
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 |
|
Hence, we advise bidders
to consider the clarification given and submit your bid document as per the
deadline.
ETHIO TELECOM
Telecommunication
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Ethio telecom, previously known as the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation, is an Ethiopian telecommunication company serving as the major internet and telephone service provider. Ethio telecom is owned by the Ethiopian government and maintains a monopoly over all telecommunication services in Ethiopia.