Ethio Telecom is issuing a Clarification Response and Bid Extension Letter for RFQ Nos. 4279618-2 and 4279619-2 respectively.

Clarification Response and Bid Extension LetterFleet Sourcing Section / March 10, 2026 To: All ParticipantsFollowed by: Meskerem EskinderPhone: (+251)- 911-140990E-mail: Meskerem.eskinder@ethiotelecom.et Reference: SCD/SD/FS/196/2026 It is remembered that Ethio telecom has announced Open National Competitive Bid for the procurement of 3 units of Pure Electric Midi-Bus and 15 units of Pure Electric Mini- Pickup with RFQ NO 4279618-2 and 4279619-2 respectively. The bid is under floating starting from Feb 18, 2026, to Mar 11,2026. In connection with this, we have received clarification from the participating bidder on the captioned purchase and Ethio telecom would like to give the following clarification response. Item Ethio Telecom Requirement Clarification Request Ethio Telecom clarification Response Air Bag Current manufacturer standards The Mid Bus product is not compatible with the airbag specification stated in the tender document we have excluded air bag Distance coverage with full charge > 280 KM The required distance is high, as most electric mini pickups have a range of 128–240 km There is no requirement change Delivery date Less than or equal to 4 months Please consider the time required for foreign currency, L/C opening, and import lead time; therefore, we propose a 120–150 day delivery period after contract signing and advance payment. There is no requirement change Seating Capacity 2 person including driver request revising the Mini Pickup specification from single cab (2 including driver) to a double cab configuration. There is no requirement change Seating Capacity 27-30 (including driver & without folding chairs ) we noted that the electric mid bus requires two doors (driver and passenger) with a seating capacity of 29+1. However, our market assessment shows that modern EV buses of this capacity usually have one common door for both driver and passenger There is no requirement change Table 1: Technical Requirement Clarification Response In addition, pa