Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) invites contractors to bid for the construction of 4-seat semi-permanent latrines with hand washing facilities across 7 lots in the Somali Region, specifically in Moyale Woreda.

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is the aid organization of the Swiss Protestant Churches which champions the cause of a more humane and just world. Its projects combat the causes of hunger, injustice, and social distress, abroad as well as in Switzerland. The dignity of every human being is central to our commitment. In over 30 countries on four continents, HEKS/EPER supports development cooperation projects and strives for systemic change through its development work in Switzerland and worldwide. HEKS/EPER started supporting projects in Ethiopia in 1972 and is currently a key development and humanitarian partner for the Ethiopian government across four regions (Oromia, Amhara, Somali and South Ethiopia). HEKS/EPER works with vulnerable communities including pastoralists, internally displaced persons and female-headed households, providing support in water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, protection, shelter, natural resource management, livelihood recovery, agroecology, market system development and institutional engagement. Pursuant to Proclamation 1113/2011 to provide for the Registration and Regulation of Charities and Societies, Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) in Ethiopia was re-registered by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Authority for Civil Society Organizations as a Foreign Charity on October 22, 2019, for indefinite period of time. The HEKS/EPER Moyale Field Office based in Moyale Woreda of, Dawa Zone, of Somali Region, is working on a WASH project, funded by AICS (ITALIAN AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION) under the lead partner of CEFA. For this project, HEKS/EPER would like to invite potential Contractors for the construction of “4 seat Semi-Permanent latrine with Hand Washing facility”, which are found under 7 Lots. This tender is divided into Seven distinct lots, as outlined below. Bidders are invited to participate in one or more lots based on their technical expertise and capacity. LOT Name of the Site/kebele Woreda Location No of Blocks D