The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) invites qualified local Ethiopian companies to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the provision of superintendent services for imported food commodities.

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) Ref.EOI-ETCO-LOG-2026-07For Provision of Superintendent Services for WFP Ethiopia Closing Date: 21 October 2026 at 12:00 hrs A. Background The United Nations World Food Programme in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia invites interested and qualified companies to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) for provision of superintendent services for food commodities imported. B. Objective This invitation for expression of interest aims to identify qualified companies to provide pre- inspection, offloading inspection, documentation, and reporting services. The shortlisted companies will be invited to participate in a competitive bidding process to provide the above-mentioned services. Based on the results of the bidding process, WFP may conclude a contract with one or more companies for the provision of the named services. C. Service Requirement Carry out pre-inspection activities on food commodities, coordinating with all stakeholders, reviewing the checklist, familiarizing oneself with the offloading site, and verifying the availability of necessary inspection equipment. Conduct offloading inspection which involves visual inspection of food containers, bulk and break bulk consignments, monitoring and assisting in the destuffing process, assessing the quantity and condition of commodities received. Provide detailed inspection reports and submit to stakeholders as required. The contracted company will be required to have an office/representatives based in WFPs operational areas in the country. D. Eligibility Criteria This Invitation for Expression of Interest is open to qualified local companies in Ethiopia. Companies must have a representative or office in the relevant WFP operational warehouse location (or be willing to establish an office/assign a representative upon contract award) and should be able to provide services in the specified locations. E. EOI process To participate in the pre-qualification exercise, companies are required