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

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