Construction and Equipping of the G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex Including BSL-3 Containment

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Specific Procurement Notice Template Request for Bids Works (Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification) Employer: The Ministry of Health Project: Africa CDC Regional Investment Financing Program Contract title: Construction and Equipping of the G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex Including BSL-3 Containment Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Country: Ethiopia Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: P167916 RFB No: ET-MOH-556255-CW-RFB Issued on: September 9, 2026 The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Africa CDC Regional Investment Financing Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Construction and in-built Equipping of the G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex Including BSL-3 Containment in Addis Ababa. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank's Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. The Ministry of Health now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction and Equipping of the G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex Including BSL-3 Containment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The following table describes the key information related to the contract, including scope of works, location, construction period, margin of preference, and qualification requirements to enable participants to assess their eligibility and interest in participation. Summary of Key Contract Information Item Description Contract Title Construction and Equipping of the G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex Including BSL-3 Containment Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Scope of Works The Works shall include civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical installations necessary for the completion of the Reference Laboratory Complex. The scope further incorporates the supply and installation of inbuilt laboratory furniture and fixed equipment integrated into the facility design, including finishing works and site works as per Section VII - Works' Requirements. Quantities One G+4 National Reference Laboratory Complex, including specialized laboratory units, support facilities, and equipment installation. Construction Period 12 months Qualification Requirements General Experience : Minimum of 10 years' experience in hospital/laboratory construction projects. Specific Experience: A minimum number of One or two similar contracts, as specified below, that have been satisfactorily and substantially[1] completed as a prime contractor, joint venture member, management contractor or subcontractor between 1st January 2021 and bid submission deadline: One contract, with a minimum value of USD 33.6 million which must include both the construction of a minimum 4-story (G+3) building and a BSL-3 Containment System; or Two contracts, each with a minimum value of USD 16.8 million, where: One contract must demonstrate experience in the construction of a BSL-3 Containment System; and The other contract must demonstrate experience in the construction of a building of at least 4 stories (G+3). Average annual turnover : Minimum average annual construction turnover of USD 63 million , calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress and/or completed within the last 5 (Five) years, divided by 5 years (starting from 2021-2025); Liquid Asset: T he Bidder shall demonstrate that it has access to, or has available, liquid assets, lines of credit, and other financial means sufficient to meet the construction cash flow requirements estimated as USD 14 million for the subject contract(s) net of the Bidder's other commitments. 3. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers -Procurement in Investment Project Financing" ( Seventh Edition, September 2025 ) ("Procurement Reg…

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