Ethiopia Awards Datacenter Modernization Contract Under One WASH Project
06 Feb 2026
IntroductionEthiopia has taken a major step toward strengthening public sector digital infrastructure with a new contract award under the One WASH-Consolidated Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Account Project (One WASH-CWA). The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) has selected IRACK IT Solution to deliver a comprehensive datacenter upgrade aimed at improving data management and service delivery across the country’s WASH sector.Contract Details and ScopePublished on 10 December 2025, the contract is financed by the World Bank (IDA-64450) and was procured through a Request for Bids (RFB) process.Key details:Countryb - EthiopiaProcuring Entity - Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)Project ID - P167794Contract Reference - ET-MOWE-427248-GO-RFBContract Duration - 12 monthsContract Value - ETB 592,201,899.26Award Notification Date - 10 October 2025The awarded tender covers the design, supply, rehabilitation, implementation, and commissioning of the Ministry’s existing datacenter. The upgrade is expected to modernise digital systems supporting Ethiopia’s national water, sanitation, and hygiene programs.Procurement Outcome and BiddersThe government contract was awarded to IRACK IT Solution, based in Addis Ababa, after securing the lowest evaluated bid.Another bidder, Anhui Antai Technology Co., Ltd, was rejected for failing to meet eligibility requirements during the tender evaluation process.Strategic Importance of the ProjectThe datacenter modernization is a key milestone in Ethiopia’s ongoing digital transformation and public sector modernization efforts. By strengthening IT infrastructure, the Ministry of Water and Energy will gain improved capabilities for:Data-driven planning and monitoring of WASH servicesEnhanced coordination between regional and national agenciesReliable digital infrastructure supporting public servicesIncreased transparency and efficiency in water and sanitation programsThe project also demonstrates continued international financing and procurement activity supporting infrastructure and ICT development in Ethiopia.About the Winning CompanyIRACK IT Solution is an Ethiopian IT infrastructure and systems integration provider with expertise in datacenter deployment and enterprise digital solutions. This contract reinforces its position within Ethiopia’s growing government technology and ICT procurement market.ConclusionOver the next 12 months, the project is expected to significantly enhance Ethiopia’s digital backbone for water and sanitation management. The contract award highlights the strategic role of ICT investments in improving public services and advancing sustainable development goals.#EthiopiaProcurement #ContractAward #TenderResults #GovernmentContracts #OneWASH #WASHProject #ICTInfrastructure #DatacenterUpgrade #WorldBankProjects #AfricaProcurement #PublicSectorIT #DigitalTransformation
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ETB 80.7 Million Contract Awarded for Construction of Livestock Centers in Somali Region under the Horn of Africa Pastoral Economies Project
05 Nov 2025
The De-risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies in the Horn of Africa Project (P176517) has reached a significant milestone when FEEL Construction Company was awarded a construction contract worth ETB 80,729,391.20. The project, which is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) under credit IDA-E0380, intends to improve value chains, market inclusion, and pastoral resilience throughout the Horn of Africa.A significant infrastructure investment intended to increase the economic potential of Ethiopia's pastoral communities is represented by the awarded works, Lot 4: Construction of Livestock Collection Centres and Forage Market Shades in Filtu Woreda Town, Somali Region. On October 6, 2025, the contract was awarded, and on October 10, 2025, it was formally published.Overview of the ProjectThe De-risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies in the Horn of Africa Project (DRIVE) supports initiatives aimed at modernising pastoral systems, lowering market and climate risks, and expanding pastoralists' access to markets, insurance, and financing. The programme, which operates in several Horn of Africa nations, including Ethiopia, aims to improve resilience, food security, and livelihoods in areas that depend on livestock production.The project, which is carried out by Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), is essential to regional development, especially in pastoral and agro-pastoral regions like the Somali Region, where livestock is essential to the local economy.The contract's scopeIn Filtu Woreda, one of the major livestock trade hubs in the Somali Region, the awarded contract covers civil works for the construction of forage market shades and livestock collection centres.The elements of the project consist of building of state-of-the-art livestock collection facilities with aggregation and trading capabilities creation of forage market shades to facilitate the distribution and trade of feed installation of auxiliary structures and utilities, such as sanitary facilities and water outlets and The goal of site development is to improve the centres' usability and accessibility Stronger market connections between pastoralists, traders, and processing companies, better feed availability, and organised livestock trade will all be made possible by the infrastructure.The contract's 180-day (6-month) duration indicates a fast-track implementation timeline to guarantee timely benefits for nearby communities.Selected ContractorFEEL Construction Company, a reputable Ethiopian construction company with its headquarters in Addis Ababa, was given the contract. With an assessed and signed contract value of ETB 80,729,391.20, FEEL Construction - known for its experience in infrastructure and civil works - was the most responsive and lowest evaluated bidder.Procedure for Competitive BiddingTo guarantee openness and competitiveness, the procurement used the Request for Bids (RFB) method in accordance with World Bank procurement guidelines.A number of businesses took part, but FEEL Construction Company outperformed the others in terms of price competitiveness and technical responsiveness. The following were competing bidders and their assessed prices: ETB 82,079,435.40 Khadar Ducaysane General Construction Company Construction by Mohamed Abdi Yusuf: ETB 86,544,946.61 ETB 94,879,250.93 for Haji Bule Construction ETB 96,865,190.43 Kurale General Construction Co.Due to non-compliance with bid requirements, one bidder, Guyo Konso General Construction Co., was rejected as non-responsive.Funding and ExecutionThis contract is funded by the World Bank's IDA-E0380 credit, which reflects the organisation's ongoing support for value chain development, climate resilience, and regional economic integration in the Horn of Africa.The project is in line with Ethiopia's larger national priorities in the areas of inclusive market systems, pastoral livelihood development, and livestock sector transformation-all of which are essential to attaining sustainable growth in dryland areas.Impact on StrategyBuilding forage market shades and livestock collection facilities will improve pastoral product pricing stability and market efficiency Encourage the traceability and aggregation of livestock for both domestic and export processing enhance feed quality and accessibility, which is a major issue in areas vulnerable to drought bolster the ability of livelihoods to withstand market and climate shocks and Participate in the Horn of Africa's regional trade integration It is anticipated that these facilities will serve as economic pillars for pastoral communities, facilitating more consistent revenue streams and generating jobs throughout the value chain.Final ThoughtsA significant step towards updating pastoral infrastructure in Ethiopia's Somali Region has been taken with the award of this ETB 80.7 million contract to FEEL Construction Company under the De-risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies Project. The World Bank and the Ethiopian government are building a more competitive, inclusive, and resilient pastoral economy by investing in infrastructure that is ready for the market. This will benefit thousands of households and improve the food and economic security of the Horn of Africa. #Ethiopia, #HornOfAfrica, #SomaliRegion, #MinistryOfAgriculture, #WorldBank, #IDA, #FEELConstructionCompany, #livestock, #PastoralEconomies, #ClimateResilience, #MarketInclusion, #SustainableDevelopment, #ContractAward, #RuralDevelopment, #DRIVEProject, #FiltuWoreda
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