RFQ - Supply and Delivery of Water Level Indicator/ Deep Water Well Meter for Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands/MILS- Ethiopia
UNOPS
RFQ - Supply and Delivery of Water Level Indicator/ Deep Water Well Meter for Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands/MILS- Ethiopia
Request for quotation
Reference:
RFQ/2026/62580
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Ethiopia
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
27-Apr-2026
Deadline on:
18-May-2026 09:00 0.00
Description
The United Nations Office for Project Services, Horn of Africa Multi country office (hereinafter referred to as UNOPS HAMCO) is pleased to invite competent Bidders to submit their respective competitive Bids for the Supply of Deep water well for Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands/MILS- Ethiopia in accordance with the UNOPS General Conditions of Contract and the Schedule of Requirements as set out in this Request for Qoutation (RFQ).
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
Gender issues
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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| https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides | UNOPS eSourcing – Vendor guide and other system resources / Guide pour fournisseurs et autres ressources sur le système / Guía para proveedores y otros recursos sobre el sistema |
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Water well drilling equipment
New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Procurement Team,Regarding the specification “Minimum Four high-conductivity copper conductors”, would you accept an alternative cable configuration: a steel core cable consisting of eight steel conductors (strands)？We fully understand that the original requirement specifies copper conductors for high conductivity. The proposed steel conductor cable will slightly alter the electrical conduction properties, but it will not compromise the functionality of the conductivity-based water detection system. We would be grateful if you could confirm whether the alternative 8-steel-conductor steel core cable is acceptable. Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely,Response- Dear Bidder,The specifications are explicitly detailed in Section II: Schedule of Requirements within the returnable bidding documents. Bidders must submit their offers in strict accordance with these stated requirements; consequently, no alternative bid offers will be accepted.Regards,
Edited on:
15-May-2026 07:50
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Amendment 1Dear Bidders, The following amendments were made on the tender. Kindly provide your bid offer considering the amendment.The tender closing date is revised and the new tender closing date is on 2026-05-18 09:00 UTCAmendment is made on the following bidding documentsForm D- Technical Bid Form and Section II: Schedule of RequirementRegards,
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08-May-2026 10:17
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Dear Bidders, The following amendements were made on the tender documents. Kindly Provide your bid offer considering the amendement.Amendment is made on the following bidding documentsForm D- Technical Bid Form and Section II: Schedule of RequirementRegards,
Edited on:
08-May-2026 10:16
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Bidder, Please find below the clarrification questions provided by a potential bidder and the response , We have reviewed the technical specifications provided for the Water Level Indicator (Deep Meter). It appears that the requirements combine features of two different product types:Type A: Traditional steel tape water level meter (manual reading via cable markings, audio/visual alarm upon water contact).Type B: Electronic automatic water level monitor (e.g., piezoresistive or pressure sensor, real-time digital display, no need for manual depth reading). To enable us to offer the most suitable and compliant product, we kindly request your clarification on the following points:Clarification Questions 1- Product type preference - Which type of instrument does UNOPS intend to procure, type A or type B? Or a combined solution?Clarification Response 1-UNOPS Intends to procure the manual type reading through cable marking type with Audio/Visual alarm upon water contact. Clarification Question -2 Detection method - Is conductivity-based water detection mandatory, or would a piezoresistive / pressure-based sensor be acceptable?Clarification Response-2-The required detection method is described in the amended Form D- Technical Bid Form.Please refer the amendment 1- Form D technical Bid FormClarification Question-3 -Kevlar-reinforced core - Is Kevlar reinforcement mandatory, or can equivalent anti-stretch material be accepted?Clarification response 3- The required reinforcement /core method is described in the amended Form D- Technical Bid Form. Please refer the amendment 1- Form D technical Bid Form.Clarification Question-4 Depth reading method - Does UNOPS require real-time digital display of water depth, or is it sufficient to only have an audio/visual alarm upon water contact (with depth read manually from cable markings)?Clarification Response- 4- The required depth reading method is described in the amended Form D- Technical Bid Form.Please refer the amendment 1- Form D technical Bid FormClarification Question-5- Signal response time - What is the required response time (in milliseconds) after the probe makes contact with water?Clarification Response-5-The required Signal response time is described in the amended Form D- Technical Bid Form.Please refer the amendment 1- Form D technical Bid FormClarification Question 6-Specific application scenario - Could you please describe in more detail the actual field conditions and the specific problem this instrument is intended to solve (e.g., manual periodic measurement, continuous automated monitoring, well yield testing, pumping testing, etc.)? Your clarification will help us propose a compliant, cost-effective, and technically appropriate solution. Thank you. Clarification response-6-The required application of the instrument is described in the amended Form D- Technical Bid Form.Please refer the amendment 1- Form D technical Bid FormRegards,
Edited on:
08-May-2026 09:56
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Bidder, Please find below the clarrification questions provided by a potential bidder and the response ,Question 1- Deadline extension due to public holiday-We believe water level indicators manufactured in China offer competitive advantages in both technology and price. However, the upcoming Labour Day holiday (May 1–5, 2026) will affect our ability to obtain timely feedback from suppliers and prepare a fully compliant bid. To ensure we can submit a high-quality offer that reflects these advantages, we kindly request a 10-day extension of the bid submission deadline. Could you please confirm if this is acceptable? Response for Question 1.-The tender closing date is revised and the new tender closing date is on 2026-05-18 09:00 UTCQuestion 2- Calibration certificate-The RFQ requires a calibration certificate to be submitted with the bid offer. Since calibration certificates are typically issued per individual unit, would UNOPS accept submission of a reference / sample format at bid stage, and provide the actual certificate for each unit upon delivery?Response for Question -2 Yes, the requested calibration certificate is a sample certificate for tendering purposes however the awarded bidders are required to provide the actual certificate for each Item during the final delivery stage. Therefore Bidders are required to commit on providing the calibration certificate upon delivery of the item.Question No.-3- IP68 protection evidence-The RFQ requires documentary evidence for meeting the IP68 standard. Should this evidence be submitted at bid stage, or can it be provided at the time of delivery? Please confirm.Response for Question -3 -Yes, the requested evidence should be provided during a bidding stage.Regards,
Edited on:
08-May-2026 09:41
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders, The below amendement is made on the tender.The tender closing date is revised and the new tender closing date is on 2026-05-18 09:00 UTCRegards,
Edited on:
06-May-2026 08:41
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear UNOPS Procurement Team,With reference to the past experience requirement stated in the bidding requirements (not explicitly in Form E but referenced in the system):*"Bidder should be in business of manufacturing / supplying drilling Rigs accessories within the past 3 (three) years prior to bid opening."*Our offered product is a Water Level Indicator for borehole measurement.Could you please confirm whether UNOPS would accept:Past experience in similar or relevant products (e.g., water level meters, borehole logging instruments, hydrogeological sensors, testing equipment, metering equipment, etc.); orPast experience in more complex projects, but not the performance related to supplying drilling rig accessories? Thank you. Response-Dear Bidders, The Past experience requirement encompasses all Rig accessories and related items including the Water level Indicators and related equipment. Therefore any related past experience is accepted. Best Regards,
Edited on:
28-Apr-2026 08:49
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org