OPEN TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT - Supply of SWC Equipment, Nursery Materials, Gabions, Seeds and Seedlings

THE NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION UNION Ethiopia (NABU ETHIOPIA) OPEN TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT Supply of SWC Equipment, Nursery Materials, Gabions, Seeds and Seedlings NABU Ethiopia

• Wetland Project 1. Background NABU Ethiopia is implementing a Wetland Management Project in Tekeze, Abay, and Omo-Gibe River Basins aimed at improving watershed management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. To support the implementation of this project, NABU Ethiopia invites eligible and qualified suppliers to submit sealed bids for the Supply of Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) Equipment, Nursery Inputs, Gabion Materials, Seeds, and Fruit Seedlings. The procurement shall be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding. 2. Project Implementation Areas The materials will be supplied for project sites located in: Tekeze Basin  3. Scope of Supply The procurement is divided into five (5) lots : Lot 1: SWC Equipment Lot 2: Nursery Inputs and Materials Lot 3: Gabion Materials Lot 4: Seeds, Splits and Cuttings Lot 5: Fruit and Vegetable Seedlings Bidders may apply for one or more lots. 4. Technical Specifications LOT 1: SWC EQUIPMENT 1. Pick Axel Hand Tool That will be used for digging  land  Material; Grade 60 Forged steel Length ; 52 cm Painted; Colors Black Shape: Chisel and pointed Tail, flat and Sharp at the head Eye Shape: Oval and 4.4 and 3.8 Cm Total Weight 2kg Sample is Mandatory 2. Shovel It is  a hand tool used  for excavating any loosen material to be loaded or cutting a big slice of soil Material; 50 Forged steel Shovel length ; 41.5 Shovel width ; 24cm Shovel thickness ; 1mm Shovel weight ; 1kg Handle neck; 10-18cmlength and 38 mm diameter Wooden handle length = 1340mm  Color; Black Shape ; pointed tip, Sharp and inward curved side edges Sample is Mandatory 3. Metal Rod Diameter: 25 mm Length: 1.8 m Forged high-carbon steel Heat-treated Hexagonal shape Weight: 10.4 kg Sample mandatory 4. Hammer Large manual hammer (weight 8 kg) Forged steel head Striking Face: Flat, hardened, and tempered (50-58 HRC) to prevent chipping. Handle: Top-grade wood with length 600mm Sample mandatory 5. Measuring Tape 50 meter  length metal  Sample is mandatory 6. Wooden Pole Seasoned (air-dried), free from cracks, warps, knots, bark, or insect damage. straight-grained, and lightweight timber Square (25 mm × 25 mm) Uniform cross-section Zero point:  At one end Permanent, waterproof, high-visibility marks Every  10 cm  up to 1.5 m from the zero end. Red or orange at every 10 cm mark Additional band at 50 cm and 100 cm for quick reference. Bottom end (zero end):  Pointed or slightly tapered to insert easily into soil without splitting Top end: Flat or slightly rounded (to avoid injury during handling). Height: 2 m Size: 4 mm × 3 cm Sample mandatory 7. Hoe Carbon steel blade Size: 180 × 230 mm Handle: 120 cm Head weight 1.25 kg Rust resistant coating Sample mandatory LOT 2: NURSERY INPUTS AND MATERIALS 1. Polythene Tube Lay flat 10 cm Diameter 6.4 cm Color ; white Thickness ; 100 micron  Of 20 kg Rolled Sample mandatory 2. Watering Can Capacity 15 Litter, with its handle,  Material: Plastic Outlet Diameter: 25mm Comfortable handle for easy lifting and pouring Long spout or shower attachment for targeted watering and even distribution. Sample is mandatory 3. Crates for Seedlings Transport Reusable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) or durable, lightweight wood. Ventilated sides and bottom are mandatory to ensure airflow and reduce moisture accumulation, which prevents heating and rotting. Smooth internal surfaces to prevent damage to tender seedlings and stem breakage. Reinforced corners and base to handle stacking pressure. Size: 22 cm wide by 54 cm long with a depth of 38 cm Designed to stack securely without compromising the plants below Sample mandatory 4. Wheelbarrow Capacity   volume
• 80-120  it and load -110kg Galvanized or pained      Material steel Hand pipe thicknes;1.1mmdiameter 30mm Tray thickness ; 1mm, Size,720550235cm Wheel type pneumatic, size 15*4cm Tray and wheel made mark should be the same  Sample is mandatory  LOT 3: GABION MATERIALS General Specifications: Mild steel wire Zinc coated Tensile strength 35–50 kg/mm² Mesh size: 8 cm × 10 cm Wire diameter: 2.5 mm Border wire diameter: 3 mm Binding wire: 2.2 mm Weight of materials according its specification for each gabion size Sizes with their weight required: 1x1x0.5 (6.5 kg) 1x1x1 (9 kg) 2x1x0.5 (12 kg) 2x1x1 (16 kg) 3x1x0.5 (17 kg) 3x1x1 (22 kg) 4x1x0.5 (21 kg) 4x1x1 (28 kg) LOT 4: SEEDS / SPLITS / CUTTINGS Bana grass Elephant grass (Zehone-02 or Zehone-03) Vetiver grass Desho grass (Areka & Kulumsa) Alfalfa (Supersonic) Leucaena (Purity above >95%, Germination rate above >90%, Moisture Content 5-9%) Faidherbia albida (Seeds must be mature and ripe, harvested from the pod, Seed lots should be free from dirt, inorganic matter, insect infestation (live or dead), mould, and rodent contaminants, High germination rate (45%–96%) is typical when treated properly, Free from external moisture). Sesbania sesban (Purity above >95%, Germination rate above >90%, Moisture Content 5-9%) Ficus thonningii cuttings LOT 5: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS Banana sucker Papaya (Maradol) Orange (Grafted) Mango (Apple mango grafted) Avocado (Hass, Fuerte, Reed, etc.) Apple (Anna) Improved potato seed (Belete or Gudene)