Selection of a Colocation Service Provider for NIDP
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: ET-NIDP-539792-NC-RFB
This is a services contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Ethiopia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the infrastructure sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
Non-Consulting Services
Employer: National ID Program
Project: Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project (P179040)
Contract title: Selection of Service Provider that Provides a Data Center Colocation Service for NIDP
Country: Ethiopia
Credit No: 7463-ET
RFB No: ET-NIDP-539792-NC-RFB
Issued on: July 31, 2026
1. The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Selection of Service Provider that Provides a Data Center Colocation Service for National ID Program
2. The National ID Program now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders to participate in the bidding proceedings to provides a Data Center Colocation Service for NIDP.
The minimum qualification requirement includes but not limited to:
- The bidder should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in colocation service business for Government/ Private entities.
- The bidder should have prior experience in managing a minimum of 3 colocation contracts supported by a client certificate or contract agreement. (Bidder is expected to provide minimum 3 official testimonials from such clients mentioned in their submissions)
- The bidder/Service provider should complete at least one similar nature contract with the value of USD 1,000,000.00 or two contracts each with a value of USD 500,000.00 or above each in the last five years.
- No margin of preference is applicable for this bid
3. The bidding process will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using Request for Bid (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 5th edition September 2023, Revised February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible bidders’/service providers as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from National ID Program, Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Management Unit, Email address: mesfin@id.gov.et; zelalem@id.gov.et and inspect the bidding document during office hours from 8:30AM-12:30PM and 1:30- 5:00 PM local time from Monday to Friday before the deadline date and time.
5. The bid document in English language may be freely obtained by interested eligible bidders upon submission of a written application/request to the email addresses indicated below (email should be sent for both addresses indicated below). Once email request has been sent to the designated email addresses, the softcopy/PDF format of the RFB document will be sent to the bidder. If bidders want to have a hard copy document, they can receive the document from the NIDP Project office as per the location indicated under #9. To facilitate further communication and correspondence, the bidder should indicate the name of the company, contact/focal person, telephone number, workable email address and relevant information on his/her request email.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 31st of August 2026 2:00 P.M Local Time (Addis Ababa Time). Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Both Technical and Financial Proposals shall be opened and read out at Bid opening in the presence of the Bidders’/Service Provider designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 31st of August 2026 at 2:30 P.M Local Time (Addis Ababa Time) or immediately after bid submission deadline.
7. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of ETB 1,500,000.00 /ETB One Million Five Hundred Thousand/ or equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency (based on the applicable exchange rate on the proposal submission date) in the form of Bank guarantee issued from reputable Banks.
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,
National ID Program (NIDP)
Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project
Attn: Dr. Mesfin Belachew - Project Management Unit (PMU) Director
Attn: Project Management Unit (PMU),
Address: Welosefer Bole, Ethio-China St, INSA Building, 15th Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tele- +251 911 791462 or +251-911-446582 or +251-912-200295
E-mail: mesfin@id.gov.et and zelalem@id.gov.et and nejmedin@id.et
Website: https://id.gov.et/
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 1, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: OP00460124. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project
Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 17 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Ethiopia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00460124 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project in Ethiopia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ethiopia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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