PROVISION OF LOCAL AUCTIONEER SERVICE
FOR DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
Ref: EOI-02-2024
The United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) in Ethiopia is seeking formal Expressions of Interest (EOI) from well-established, fully qualified service providers for provision of local auctioneer service for disposal of assets in Addis Ababa and all other regions in the country.
Prospective suppliers must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the line of business.
Description of Requirements
The prospective service provider will be required to have the legal capacity to operate in the following locations:
| No. | Major Requirements | Description |
| 1 | Specialization in auctioning a wide range of assets including vehicles, generators, IT equipment, accessories, etc. in Ethiopia | Provide company profile with website and background specifying figures (number of auctions) and experience in auctioneering business both with vehicles and non-vehicles. |
| 2 | Reputable name, history, and past experience with WFP / UN agencies | Provide at least 2 testimony letters from organizations |
| 3 | Provide good presentation of the assets (including vehicles, generators) both in the Location and online | Perform cleaning, checking the working condition of items like batteries, etc. before placing any assets for auctions. |
| 4 | Provide online platform with countrywide coverage | Confirm that your online platform is accessible to countrywide customers |
| 5 | Provide data on sales of similar assets (including vehicles/accessories) in the past 6 months | Provide auction turnover or vehicles/goods sold in last 6 months |
| 6 | Confirm ability to provide transport/storage/security for WFP sales items | Confirm you have storage facility/area equipped with sufficient security, camera/personnel |
| 7 | Provide notifications to public for scheduled auctions | Indicate how you advertise or market your auctions (newspapers/websites etc.) |
Required Documents
Interested applicants must provide the following documents:
- Company’s Confirmation in Writing of Interest to Participate in the Prequalification Process.
- Filled WFP Registration Forms Please Contact addisababa.procurement@wfp.org to Obtain Copies of the Forms.
- Company Profile indicating their services and locations that they have a license to operate.
- Valid Business License for the requested services including the second page of the license that has the category of service. Additional regional business licenses (if any) for the locations that the company is currently operating should be attached.
- Commercial Registration Certificate from the Relevant Authority.
- VAT Registration Certificate.
- TIN Certificate
- Memorandum of Understanding/Article of Association (In case of PLCs or Share Companies).
- Two Reference Letters from Clients.
- Other Relevant Supporting Documents, if any.
WFP will evaluate each application based on the company’s demonstrated experience in the required services.
The inclusion of disability policy and women-owned companies add value to the prequalification process.
Method of Submission of Documents
Vendors who are interested to participate in the prequalification process should express their interest to WFP by e- mail to addisababa.procurement@wfp.org and the registration forms indicated above will be sent to them via the same e-mail address.
Vendors are required to complete the registration form and send via the e-mail address indicated above together with copies of supporting documents on or before Thursday, 23rd August 2024 at 17:30 hours (Addis Ababa time).
Applicants that have difficulty using the e-mail can submit the documentation in an envelope marked as below to WFP Ethiopia Country Office Registry. Please note that WFP office will be closed at 02:00pm on Fridays.
CONFIDENTIAL
Local Auctioneer Service Providers
EOI Number: EOI/03/23
Registry
UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME ETHIOPIA
Bole Sub City Woreda 02 House Number 2753, Ring Road, P.O.Box 25584 code 1000
Addis Ababa
Any requests for clarifications shall be sent to the same email address not later than 3 days before the above deadline.
COMPANIES OWNED BY WOMEN AND BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
Sincerely,
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Pamela ODUDOH
Head of Procurement Unit
World Food Programme Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
