Ethiopia Awards Datacenter Modernization Contract Under One WASH Project

Introduction

Ethiopia 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 Scope

Published 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 - Ethiopia

• Procuring Entity - Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE)

• Project ID - P167794

• Contract Reference - ET-MOWE-427248-GO-RFB

• Contract Duration - 12 months

• Contract Value - ETB 592,201,899.26

• Award Notification Date - 10 October 2025

The 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 Bidders

The 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 Project

The 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 services

• Enhanced coordination between regional and national agencies

• Reliable digital infrastructure supporting public services

• Increased transparency and efficiency in water and sanitation programs

The project also demonstrates continued international financing and procurement activity supporting infrastructure and ICT development in Ethiopia.

About the Winning Company

IRACK 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.

Conclusion

Over 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.

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