To: [insert complete name of Procuring Entity].

We, the undersigned, declare that:

(a) We have examined and have no reservations to the Bidding Documents, including Addenda No: [insert the number and issuing date of each Addenda];

(b) We offer to supply in conformity with the Bidding Documents and in accordance with the delivery schedule specified in the Statement of Requirements the following Goods and Related Services: [insert a brief description of the Goods and Related Services];

(c) The total price of our Bid, excluding any discounts offered in item (d) below is: [insert the total bid price in words and figures] Ethiopian Birr;

(d) The discounts offered and the methodology for their application are: …………………

Unconditional Discounts. If our bid is accepted, the following discounts shall apply. [Specify in detail each discount offered and the specific item of the Statement of Requirements to which it applies.]

Methodology of Application of the Discounts. The discounts shall be applied using the following method: [Specify in detail the method that shall be used to apply the discounts];

Conditional Discounts. If our bid(s) are accepted, the following discounts shall apply. [Specify in detail each discount offered and the specific item of the Statement of Requirements to which it applies.]

Methodology of Application of the Discounts. The discounts shall be applied using the following method: [Specify in detail the method that shall be used to apply the discounts];

(e) Our bid shall be valid for a period of [specify the number of calendar days] days from the date fixed for the bid submission deadline in accordance with the Bidding Documents, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before expiry of that period;

(f) We, including any subcontractors for any part of the contract resulting from this procurement process, are eligible to participate in public procurement in accordance with ITB Clause 4.1 and have not been suspended by the Public Procurement Agency in Ethiopia from participating in public procurement;

(g) We have read and understood the provisions on fraud and corruption in ITB Clause 3 and we undertake to abide by the Code of Ethical Conduct for Bidders during the procurement process and the execution of any resulting contract;

(h) We are not participating, as Bidders, in more than one bid in this bidding process, other than alternative bids in accordance with the Bidding Document;

(i) We do not have any conflict of interest and have not participated in the preparation of the original Statement of Requirements for the Procuring Entity;

(j) If our bid is accepted, we commit to obtain a performance security in accordance with the Bidding Documents, in the amount of Ethiopian Birr [insert amount in words and figures of the performance security] for the due performance of the Contract;

(k) We, including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the Contract, have nationalities from eligible countries [insert the nationality of the Bidder, including that of all parties that comprise the Bidder, if the Bidder is a consortium or association, and the nationality each subcontractor and supplier];

(l) We understand that this bid, together with your written acceptance thereof included in your notification of award, shall constitute a binding contract between us, until a formal contract is prepared and executed.

(m) We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest evaluated bid or any other bid that you may receive.

Name [insert complete name of person signing the Bid] In the capacity of [insert legal capacity of person signing the bid].

Signed [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown above]

Duly authorized to sign the bid for and on behalf of [insert complete name of Bidder].

To: [insert complete name of Procuring Entity]

Whereas [insert complete name of Bidder] (hereinafter "the Bidder") has submitted its bid dated [insert date (as day, month and year) of bid submission] for Procurement reference Number [insert Procurement Reference Number] for the supply of [insert brief description of the Goods and Related Services], hereinafter called "the Bid."

KNOW ALL PEOPLE by these presents that WE [insert complete name of institution issuing the Bid Security], of [insert city of domicile and country of nationality] having our registered office at [insert full address of the issuing institution] (hereinafter "the Guarantor"), are bound unto [insert complete name of the Procuring Entity] (hereinafter "the Procuring Entity") in the sum of [specify in words the amount and currency of the bid security] (specify the amount and currency in figures), for which payment well and truly to be made to the aforementioned Procuring Entity, the Guarantor binds itself, its successors or assignees by these presents. Sealed with the Common Seal of this Guarantor this [insert day in numbers] day of [insert month], [insert year].

THE CONDITIONS of this obligation are the following:

1. If the Bidder withdraws its bid during the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder in the Bid Submission Sheet, except as provided in ITB Sub-Clause 20.2; or

2. If the Bidder, having been notified of the acceptance of its bid by the Procuring Entity, during the period of bid validity, fails or refuses to:

Execute the Contract; or

Furnish the Contract Security, in accordance with the ITB Clause 43; or

Accept the correction of its bid by the Procuring Entity, pursuant to ITB Clause 31.

We undertake to pay the Procuring Entity up to the above amount upon receipt of its first written demand, without the Procuring Entity having to substantiate its demand, provided that in its demand the Procuring Entity states that the amount claimed by it is due to it, owing to the occurrence of one or more of the above conditions, specifying the occurred conditions.

This security shall remain in force up to and including twenty-eight (28) days after the period of bid validity, and any demand in respect thereof should be received by the Guarantor no later than the above date.

Name: [insert complete name of person signing the Bid] In the capacity of [insert legal capacity of person signing the bid]

Signed: [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown above]

Duly authorized to sign the bid for and on behalf of: [insert complete name of Bidder]

Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______ [insert date of signing]

To: [insert complete name of Procuring Entity]

WHEREAS [insert complete name of Manufacturer], who are official manufacturers of [insert type of goods manufactured], having factories at [insert full address of Manufacturer], do hereby authorize [insert complete name of Bidder] to submit a bid in relation to the Invitation for Bids indicated above, the purpose of which is to provide the following Goods, manufactured by us [insert name and or brief description of the Goods], and to subsequently negotiate and sign the Contract.

We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty in accordance with Clause 28 of the General Conditions of Contract, with respect to the Goods offered by the above firm in reply to this Invitation for Bids.

Name: [insert complete name of person signing the Manufacturer’s Authorization]

In the capacity of [insert legal capacity of person signing the Manufacturer’s Authorization]

Signed: [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown above]

Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______ [insert date of signing]

Note: This letter of authorization should be on the letterhead of the Manufacturer and should be signed by a person with the proper authority to sign documents that are binding on the Manufacturer. It should be included by the Bidder in its bid, if so indicated in the BDS.