The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Ethiopia is calling for expressions of interest from suppliers to provide digital fuel measurement systems for static tanks. The EOI-001-2026 notice, issued from its Addis Ababa office, has a submission deadline of February 28, 2026. The goal is to upgrade fuel management and reduce errors from manual methods.
The WFP Ethiopia Country Office (ETCO) in Addis Ababa operates a fleet of more than 500 trucks and light vehicles across Ethiopia and routes to and from Djibouti. To support its large-scale operations, 10 static above-ground fuel tanks have been installed nationwide. Fuel levels are currently measured manually using dipsticks—calibrated rods inserted into tanks to gauge volume based on wet marks against charts—a process that is labor-intensive, error-prone, and lacks real-time capabilities.
The objective is to procure Automatic Tank Gauges (ATGs) to replace manual methods and enable precise, real-time monitoring. Functional requirements include delivering real-time fuel level readings accurate to the nearest litre, monitoring tank temperature and water content, allowing remote observation without interior access, and triggering alarms for overfill protection and low inventory alerts.
Technical specifications cover systems for above-ground static tanks, featuring high-precision sensors and digital displays, wired or wireless remote monitoring, weather-resistant construction, and straightforward calibration and maintenance. Installation will occur on all WFP static tanks. Expected outcomes encompass improved measurement accuracy, enhanced fuel management efficiency, reduced fuel losses, and bolstered accountability and transparency in fuel usage.
The tanks vary by location: Adama, Semera, Mekelle, and Gondar host 6 tanks of 50,000 litres each. Gambella and Hawassa have 2 tanks of 30,000 litres each, with dimensions of 2,750mm diameter and 5,445mm length, constructed from 6mm thick sheet metal including manholes, bolts, vents, and other fittings. Gode and Jijiga feature 2 tanks of 40,000 litres each, single-skinned. A warranty is required, and pictures of the 50,000-litre tanks are annexed.
