MSF plans to construct a dedicated six-bed Isolation Block within the hospital premises.

1.0 CALL FOR TENDER: Construction of a Six-Bed Isolation Block at Korem General Hospital TENDER REF: ET127/2026/LOG/KGH/Isolation/10 Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which translates to Doctors Without Borders, is an international non-profit association. MSF provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions, and guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. In Ethiopia, MSF provides humanitarian assistance in different regions, including Tigray, Amhara and Afar, with its country coordination office based in Addis Ababa. MSF Belgium is actively supporting Korem General Hospital (KGH) in Korem Town, Ethiopia, in collaboration with the relevant Regional Health Bureau and hospital authorities. As part of its support to Korem General Hospital and in response to the need for improved infection prevention and control and patient isolation capacity, MSF plans to construct a dedicated six-bed Isolation Block within the hospital premises. The planned facility will have a capacity of six (6) individual patient bedrooms/beds and an approximate total floor area of 192 m². The construction works will include the building and associated works as detailed in the tender documents, drawings, technical specifications and Bill of Quantities (BoQ). To support this initiative, MSF Belgium is seeking qualified and experienced General/Building Contractors (Grade 5 and above) with demonstrated experience in construction and/or renovation of healthcare facilities or similar building projects. Tender Document Collection Interested and qualified applicants may receive the tender documents by sending an email request to: [email protected] Tender documents will be available from 19th September 2026 to 02 Nov 2026, during official office hours. Submission of Bids Contractors shall submit their sealed bids from 3rd Nov to 4th Nov 2026 , during official office hours, to the MSF Belgium office, located in Korem Town, Korem General Hospital. Tender Opening The tender opening will take place on: Date: 5th November 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: MSF Belgium Korem Office, Korem, Tigray The tender opening will be conducted in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives who wish to attend. Address for Submission of Sealed Bids MSF Belgium – Korem Office MSF Office at Korem General Hospital Korem, Ethiopia GPS Coordinates: 12.5203569038297, 39.513039444989424 Contact No.: +251 907 800 199 Please Note MSF Belgium reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, in whole or in part, in accordance with its procurement procedures and applicable tender requirements. All bid documents must be submitted in sealed envelopes , clearly labeled with the bidder’s name, address, legal stamp, and the project title : “Construction of a Six-Bed Isolation Block at Korem General Hospital – 192 m²” Bidders are required to submit: One (1) original and one (1) copy of the Technical Proposal ; and One (1) original and one (1) copy of the Financial Proposal . The technical and financial proposals must be prepared separately and individually sealed before being submitted to MSF Belgium at the address indicated above. Only bids submitted within the specified submission period and in accordance with the tender requirements will be considered.