Fenaol now requires an experienced Technical Consulting Firm to act as the principal Technical Advisor, guiding the project from its current stage through machinery sourcing, commissioning, and full commercial production in line with ISO standards.

C A LL FOR TENDER: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) T e n d e r Ref No: FENAOL/HDPE-01/2026 Client: Fenaol Coffee Trading PLC A ss ignment: Provision of Technical Consulting Services for an HDPE Pipe Manufacturing plant Pr o ject Location: Holota Town, Oromia Region, Ethiopia 1. Background & Context F e n a o l Coffee Trading PLC is a reputable Ethiopian company specializing in global coffee export and industrial goods import. As part of its strategic expansion into manufacturing sector, Fenaol has completed production shades and civil infrastructure on its investment land in Holota town . Fenaol now requires an experienced Technical Consulting Firm to act as the principal Technical Advisor, guiding the project from its current stage through machinery sourcing, commissioning, and full commercial production in line with ISO standards. 2 . Scope of Work (SOW) The winning consulting firm will provide comprehensive engineering guidance across five execution phases :  P h as e I: Technical Specification & Layout Planning: Draft technical specifications for main extrusion lines, auxiliary systems, and laboratory equipment. Design factory floor layouts for lean material workflows. Formulate a data-driven five (5) year spare parts management plan and complete plant utility assessments (power, water chilling, compressed air).  P h as e II: Supplier Engagement & Logistics Oversight: Serve as Fenaol’s technical representative to resolve international supplier queries. Conduct evaluations of technical proposals and Proforma Invoices. Audit and monitor supplier packing and loading processes to verify compliance.  P h as e III: Installation & Calibration: Oversee structural installation and thermodynamic calibration of single-screw extruders, vacuum calibration tanks, and automated haul-offs.  P h as e IV: Laboratory Setup, QMS & Trial Runs: Design and supervise setup of the testing lab. Draft operational/safety SOPs (start-ups, purging, emergency stops, recycling). Lead trial production runs to eliminate surface and structural defects.  P h as e V: Training & Commercial Handover: Deliver practical technical training to recruited engineers, operators, and lab staffs. Resolve early operational bottlenecks and formally hand over the stabilized facility. 3 . Deliverables & Evaluation Framework P r oject Phase C onsultant Deliverables S uccess Criteria / KPIs P hase I: Spec Prep • Detailed machinery, auxiliary, and lab equipment specs document.. • Approved utility & final plant layout • 5-Year Spare Parts Matrix • Technical specs finalized. • Layout optimized for peak material workflow. . Spare Parts Matrix P hase II: Procurement • Machinery, auxiliary and laboratory technical evaluation report. • Technical verification of Proforma invoices. • Suppliers contacted; delivery compliance verified. P hase III: Installation • Validated extrusion line parameter setting sheets.. • Precise controlling parameters achieved. P hase IV: Quality & Lab • Certified Quality Testing Lab architecture. • Complete production, operational, and safety SOP handbooks. • Successful hydrostatic pressure and structural test runs. • ISO compliance readiness. P hase V: Handover • Trained operator competency. • Final plant commissioning • Plant handed over running at targeted efficiency. • Minimal scrap/waste rates during transition. 4 . Required Consultant Qualifications  F irm Profile: Proven corporate track record with verifiable experience in consulting, designing, or managing HDPE extrusion setups within the past five (5) years .  L ea d Expert Credentials: Assigned Lead Technical Experts must hold at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related engineering field with a minimum of seven (7+) years of d irect, hands-on experience specifically in HDPE pipe production lines.  L e g a l Requirements: Must provide a valid, renewed Business License, TIN Certificate, VAT Registration Certificate, and relevant professional consulting registration certificates applicable in Ethiopia. 5 . Submission Guidelines & Terms  Fo rm at : Bidders must submit separate, sealed envelopes for the Technical and Financial proposals, clearly marked with the project title.  S u b m ission Deadline: Six (6) working days from the date of the official announcement in the Reporter Newspaper.  S u b m ission Address: Fenaol Coffee Trading PLC, Branch Office, Lideta Sub-City, Behind Balcha Hospital, Sajdah Business Center, 5th Floor, Office No. F5-515 and F5-516, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  Contact Mobile: +251 983 494949 or +251 922 837304.  Reservation Rights: Fenaol reserves the right to cancel the bid fully or partially at any time.