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Request for Proposal Prequalification of Printing, Branding and Production Service Providers Ethiopia Framework Agreement (2026 – 2028) July 2026
- Organization: Girl Effect
- Location: Ethiopia
- Deadline: Thu Aug 20 2026
- Category: Logistics/Procurement
About this opportunity
**Request for Proposal**
**Prequalification of Printing, Branding and Production Service Providers**
**Ethiopia**
**Framework Agreement (2026 – 2028)**
**July 2026**
## **Procurement Summary**
**Item Description**
Client Girl Effect Ethiopia
Assignment Prequalification of Printing, Branding & Production Service Providers
Procurement Method Open Competitive Procurement
Contract Type Framework Agreement
Framework Period September 2026 – August 2028
Number of Suppliers Multiple suppliers may be appointed
Location Ethiopia
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
## **Who We Are**
Girl Effect is an international non-profit organisation that creates media, technology and behaviour change programmes that empower adolescent girls and young people to improve their health, education and economic opportunities.
In Ethiopia, Girl Effect delivers programmes through the **Yegna** youth brand, reaching millions of young people through media, digital platforms, community engagement and research. These programmes require a wide range of professionally produced printing, branding and promotional materials to support programme implementation across Ethiopia
## **Objective**
Girl Effect Ethiopia seeks to establish a roster of qualified printing, branding and production service providers for a two-year Framework Agreement.
Suppliers appointed to the framework may be invited to participate in:
- Restricted Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
- Mini-competitions
- Direct call-off assignments
depending on the nature, value and complexity of future requirements.
Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum volume of work.
## **Framework Period**
The framework agreement shall remain valid for:
**September 2026 –August 2028**
Girl Effect reserves the right to extend the framework for an additional period, subject to satisfactory performance.
## **What You’ll Do**
The selected suppliers shall be capable of providing one or more of the following services:
## **A. Programme and Educational Materials**
**Student Manuals /Facilitator Guides – Booklets - 60 pages**
- Size: A5 Portrait (unless otherwise specified)
- Printing: Full colour (CMYK), double-sided
- Inside Pages: 150 GSM white bond paper, glossy
- Cover: 300 gsm art card with matte or gloss lamination
- Binding: Saddle stitched or perfect bound depending on page count
- Finish: Trimmed and neatly finished
**Discussion Guides – Flip Charts - 20 pages**
- Size: A3 Landscape (297 × 420 mm)
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 250 gsm art card, glossy
- Mounting: White laminated rigid board backing
- Type: Self-standing flip chart
- Finish: Durable and suitable for repeated use during training sessions
**Conversation Card - Flash Cards**
- Size: A5 or A6 (as specified)
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Material: 300 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination with rounded corners where required
**Fact Sheets - Brochure**
- Size: A4 or A3 folded
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Folded and neatly trimmed
## **B. Information, Education and Communication Materials**
**Posters**
- Sizes: A3, A2, A1 or custom sizes
- Printing: Full colour, single or double-sided
- Paper: 200 gsm art paper
- Finish: Matte or gloss finish as required
**Flyers**
- Size: A5 or DL
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 150 gsm art paper
- Finish: Trimmed and bundled
**Leaflets**
- Size: A4 folded to DL or A5
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 150–170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Bi-fold or tri-fold as required
**Brochures**
- Size: A4 folded (Bi-fold or Tri-fold)
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Professionally folded
**Calendars**
- Type: Wall or Desk Calendar
- Printing: Full colour
- Cover: 300 gsm art card
- Inside Pages: 170–200 gsm art paper
- Binding: Wire binding with hanging hook where applicable
**Stickers**
- Material: Vinyl or self-adhesive paper
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Gloss laminated
- Cutting: Die-cut or kiss-cut depending on design
## **C. Event and Activation Materials**
**Roll-up Banners**
- Size: 85 × 200 cm
- Material: Premium anti-curl banner material
- Printing: Full colour
- Includes: Aluminium stand and carrying bag
**Backdrops**
- Material: 440 gsm PVC Flex or fabric
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Hemmed edges with eyelets
**Stage Branding**
- Material: PVC Flex, fabric or foam board depending on requirement
- Printing: Full colour
- Installation: Where requested
**Directional Signage**
- Material: Foam board, PVC board or Sunboard
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Mounted where applicable
**Event Badges**
- Material: PVC card or laminated art card
- Printing: Full colour
- Includes: Lanyard where required
**Certificates**
- Size: A4
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 300 gsm ivory or art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss finish
## **D. Branding and Promotional Materials**
**Branded Notebooks**
- Size: A5 or A4
- Cover: 300 gsm laminated art card or hard cover
- Inside Pages: 80 gsm ruled or plain paper
- Binding: Spiral or perfect bound
**Branded Folders**
- Size: A4
- Material: 350 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination
- Features: Business card slot and document pocket
**Branded Pens**
- Plastic or metal body
- Single or multi-colour branding
- Screen printing or UV printing
**Branded Tote Bags**
- Material: Heavy-duty canvas or cotton
- Printing: Screen printing, heat transfer or DTF printing
- Colour: As specified
**T-Shirts**
- Material: 100% cotton (180–200 gsm)
- Printing: Screen printing, DTF or embroidery
- Sizes: Small to XXL
**Polo Shirts**
- Material: Cotton pique (220 gsm)
- Branding: Embroidery or high-quality printing
- Sizes: Small to XXL
**Caps**
- Material: Cotton twill
- Branding: Embroidery or screen printing
- Adjustable fastening
**Lanyards**
- Material: Polyester
- Printing: Full-colour sublimation
- Includes: Metal hook and safety buckle where required
**Water Bottles**
- Material: Aluminium or stainless steel
- Branding: UV print, screen print or laser engraving
**Mugs**
- Material: Ceramic
- Branding: Sublimation printing
- Capacity: Approximately 330 ml
**Wristbands**
- Material: Silicone or fabric
- Branding: Printed or embossed logo
**Promotional Merchandise**
Suppliers should also be able to provide other branded promotional items, including but not limited to umbrellas, key holders, USB drives, notebooks, desk accessories, gift sets, and corporate giveaways.
## **E. Office and Corporate Materials**
**Business Cards**
- Size: 85 × 55 mm
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 350 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination
**Letterheads**
- Size: A4
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 100 gsm bond paper
**Compliment Slips**
- Size: DL
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 120 gsm bond paper
**Envelopes**
- Sizes: DL, A5 and A4
- Printing: Single or full colour
- Paper: 100–120 gsm bond paper
Note: Suppliers should demonstrate capability to print materials in: Amharic, Afan Oromo, Sidamic, Afar, Somali, Tigrinya, English and other Ethiopian languages where required.
### **Procurement Timelines**
- **Terms of Reference Published**: **July 29, 2026**
- **Deadline for Proposal Submission**: **August 20, 2026**
### **Supplier Eligibility Requirements**
### Interested suppliers must submit:
### **Company Documentation**
- ### Valid Business License
- ### Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
- ### TIN Registration Certificate
- ### VAT Registration Certificate
- ### Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- ### Company Profile
### **Technical Capacity**
- ### Description of printing facilities
- ### List of printing equipment
- ### List of finishing equipment
- ### Production capacity per day/week
- ### Quality assurance procedures
### **Relevant Experience**
- ### Minimum three years' experience providing printing services
- ### At least three references from similar assignments
- ### Por
**Prequalification of Printing, Branding and Production Service Providers**
**Ethiopia**
**Framework Agreement (2026 – 2028)**
**July 2026**
## **Procurement Summary**
**Item Description**
Client Girl Effect Ethiopia
Assignment Prequalification of Printing, Branding & Production Service Providers
Procurement Method Open Competitive Procurement
Contract Type Framework Agreement
Framework Period September 2026 – August 2028
Number of Suppliers Multiple suppliers may be appointed
Location Ethiopia
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
## **Who We Are**
Girl Effect is an international non-profit organisation that creates media, technology and behaviour change programmes that empower adolescent girls and young people to improve their health, education and economic opportunities.
In Ethiopia, Girl Effect delivers programmes through the **Yegna** youth brand, reaching millions of young people through media, digital platforms, community engagement and research. These programmes require a wide range of professionally produced printing, branding and promotional materials to support programme implementation across Ethiopia
## **Objective**
Girl Effect Ethiopia seeks to establish a roster of qualified printing, branding and production service providers for a two-year Framework Agreement.
Suppliers appointed to the framework may be invited to participate in:
- Restricted Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
- Mini-competitions
- Direct call-off assignments
depending on the nature, value and complexity of future requirements.
Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any minimum volume of work.
## **Framework Period**
The framework agreement shall remain valid for:
**September 2026 –August 2028**
Girl Effect reserves the right to extend the framework for an additional period, subject to satisfactory performance.
## **What You’ll Do**
The selected suppliers shall be capable of providing one or more of the following services:
## **A. Programme and Educational Materials**
**Student Manuals /Facilitator Guides – Booklets - 60 pages**
- Size: A5 Portrait (unless otherwise specified)
- Printing: Full colour (CMYK), double-sided
- Inside Pages: 150 GSM white bond paper, glossy
- Cover: 300 gsm art card with matte or gloss lamination
- Binding: Saddle stitched or perfect bound depending on page count
- Finish: Trimmed and neatly finished
**Discussion Guides – Flip Charts - 20 pages**
- Size: A3 Landscape (297 × 420 mm)
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 250 gsm art card, glossy
- Mounting: White laminated rigid board backing
- Type: Self-standing flip chart
- Finish: Durable and suitable for repeated use during training sessions
**Conversation Card - Flash Cards**
- Size: A5 or A6 (as specified)
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Material: 300 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination with rounded corners where required
**Fact Sheets - Brochure**
- Size: A4 or A3 folded
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Folded and neatly trimmed
## **B. Information, Education and Communication Materials**
**Posters**
- Sizes: A3, A2, A1 or custom sizes
- Printing: Full colour, single or double-sided
- Paper: 200 gsm art paper
- Finish: Matte or gloss finish as required
**Flyers**
- Size: A5 or DL
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 150 gsm art paper
- Finish: Trimmed and bundled
**Leaflets**
- Size: A4 folded to DL or A5
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 150–170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Bi-fold or tri-fold as required
**Brochures**
- Size: A4 folded (Bi-fold or Tri-fold)
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 170 gsm art paper
- Finish: Professionally folded
**Calendars**
- Type: Wall or Desk Calendar
- Printing: Full colour
- Cover: 300 gsm art card
- Inside Pages: 170–200 gsm art paper
- Binding: Wire binding with hanging hook where applicable
**Stickers**
- Material: Vinyl or self-adhesive paper
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Gloss laminated
- Cutting: Die-cut or kiss-cut depending on design
## **C. Event and Activation Materials**
**Roll-up Banners**
- Size: 85 × 200 cm
- Material: Premium anti-curl banner material
- Printing: Full colour
- Includes: Aluminium stand and carrying bag
**Backdrops**
- Material: 440 gsm PVC Flex or fabric
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Hemmed edges with eyelets
**Stage Branding**
- Material: PVC Flex, fabric or foam board depending on requirement
- Printing: Full colour
- Installation: Where requested
**Directional Signage**
- Material: Foam board, PVC board or Sunboard
- Printing: Full colour
- Finish: Mounted where applicable
**Event Badges**
- Material: PVC card or laminated art card
- Printing: Full colour
- Includes: Lanyard where required
**Certificates**
- Size: A4
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 300 gsm ivory or art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss finish
## **D. Branding and Promotional Materials**
**Branded Notebooks**
- Size: A5 or A4
- Cover: 300 gsm laminated art card or hard cover
- Inside Pages: 80 gsm ruled or plain paper
- Binding: Spiral or perfect bound
**Branded Folders**
- Size: A4
- Material: 350 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination
- Features: Business card slot and document pocket
**Branded Pens**
- Plastic or metal body
- Single or multi-colour branding
- Screen printing or UV printing
**Branded Tote Bags**
- Material: Heavy-duty canvas or cotton
- Printing: Screen printing, heat transfer or DTF printing
- Colour: As specified
**T-Shirts**
- Material: 100% cotton (180–200 gsm)
- Printing: Screen printing, DTF or embroidery
- Sizes: Small to XXL
**Polo Shirts**
- Material: Cotton pique (220 gsm)
- Branding: Embroidery or high-quality printing
- Sizes: Small to XXL
**Caps**
- Material: Cotton twill
- Branding: Embroidery or screen printing
- Adjustable fastening
**Lanyards**
- Material: Polyester
- Printing: Full-colour sublimation
- Includes: Metal hook and safety buckle where required
**Water Bottles**
- Material: Aluminium or stainless steel
- Branding: UV print, screen print or laser engraving
**Mugs**
- Material: Ceramic
- Branding: Sublimation printing
- Capacity: Approximately 330 ml
**Wristbands**
- Material: Silicone or fabric
- Branding: Printed or embossed logo
**Promotional Merchandise**
Suppliers should also be able to provide other branded promotional items, including but not limited to umbrellas, key holders, USB drives, notebooks, desk accessories, gift sets, and corporate giveaways.
## **E. Office and Corporate Materials**
**Business Cards**
- Size: 85 × 55 mm
- Printing: Full colour, double-sided
- Paper: 350 gsm art card
- Finish: Matte or gloss lamination
**Letterheads**
- Size: A4
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 100 gsm bond paper
**Compliment Slips**
- Size: DL
- Printing: Full colour
- Paper: 120 gsm bond paper
**Envelopes**
- Sizes: DL, A5 and A4
- Printing: Single or full colour
- Paper: 100–120 gsm bond paper
Note: Suppliers should demonstrate capability to print materials in: Amharic, Afan Oromo, Sidamic, Afar, Somali, Tigrinya, English and other Ethiopian languages where required.
### **Procurement Timelines**
- **Terms of Reference Published**: **July 29, 2026**
- **Deadline for Proposal Submission**: **August 20, 2026**
### **Supplier Eligibility Requirements**
### Interested suppliers must submit:
### **Company Documentation**
- ### Valid Business License
- ### Certificate of Incorporation/Registration
- ### TIN Registration Certificate
- ### VAT Registration Certificate
- ### Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- ### Company Profile
### **Technical Capacity**
- ### Description of printing facilities
- ### List of printing equipment
- ### List of finishing equipment
- ### Production capacity per day/week
- ### Quality assurance procedures
### **Relevant Experience**
- ### Minimum three years' experience providing printing services
- ### At least three references from similar assignments
- ### Por
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