Unicef Ethiopia has issued a request for proposals to rehabilitate and upgrade water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as well as menstrual health management (MHM) facilities in secondary schools across the Somali Region. The RFP, numbered LRFP-2025-9201941, invites eligible bidders to participate in this initiative. Detailed requirements and timelines are outlined in the bid document.
Unicef Ethiopia has launched a request for proposals (RFP) to rehabilitate and upgrade water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, along with menstrual health management (MHM) infrastructure, in secondary schools throughout the Somali Region. This initiative, referenced as LRFP-2025-9201941, aims to improve educational and health environments for students, particularly girls.
Eligible bidders can access the full bid document, including requirements and eligibility criteria, via the link https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/694aaaeb0a538a18a3000001. For any queries or clarifications, interested parties should email eth-supplyQAconstruction@unicef.org no later than 10:00 AM on January 8, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Addis Ababa, with clarifications to be posted publicly on 2merkato.com.
Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email to the Unicef Addis Ababa office by 10:00 AM East African Time on January 12, 2026. Technical and financial bids require separate emails, with the subject line clearly indicating the RFP reference number—LRFP-2025-9201941—and the project title: 'Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Schools’ WASH and Menstrual Health Management/MHM/ Facilities in Secondary Schools in Somali Region,' along with whether it is a technical or financial submission. To avoid delays, submissions should be sent well in advance of the deadline.
This RFP underscores Unicef's commitment to enhancing school infrastructure in underserved areas like the Somali Region, promoting better access to sanitation and health services that support education and gender equity.
