Gredo Tender for Baidoa: Tarpaulins or Water Drums?

Gargaar Relief and Development Organization (GREDO) has issued a tender notice for Baidoa that presents conflicting descriptions of what it seeks to procure.

The notice headline, as published on Shaqo.com on 21 October 2026, announces an "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SHELTER MATERIALS (TARPULINS) FOR 750 HHs IN BAIDOA." But the body of the same notice invites bids for "THE PROCUREMENT OF 200-LITER PLASTIC WATER DRUMS IN BAIDO." The notice does not state a quantity for either tarpaulins or water drums, and it does not explain the discrepancy.

GREDO describes itself as "a national non-profit that has been working in humanitarian and development for the past 29 years plus," according to the notice. The tender is categorised as humanitarian, located in Baidoa, with a closing date of 2 November 2026.

Bid documents can be collected from GREDO's Baidoa or Mogadishu offices between 10:00am and 3:00pm from 20 October to 2 November 2026. Sealed bids must be returned to those offices by 3:00 PM on Monday 2 November 2026, clearly stating the company name and contact address. Bids may also be submitted by email, though the notice redacts the full email address. Late bids will be rejected, and GREDO accepts no liability for loss or late delivery.

Evaluation will be based on three groups of criteria. Commercial criteria account for up to 40% of the score, with the lowest evaluated financial proposal receiving the maximum commercial score. Capability criteria account for up to 60%. Within capability, past experience in procuring water storage or plastic water drums is worth 30%, evidenced by signed and stamped contracts: three or more prior contracts earn 30 points, two earn 10, one earns 5, and none earn 0. Lead time and workplan carry 5%, requiring a detailed plan to deliver to the Baidoa warehouse after a GREDO purchase order. Essential criteria total 25%: 10 points for a bank account with transactions for the last 6 or 24 months, 10 for an updated company profile, and 5 for a registration letter or certificate.

GREDO's Procurement Committee will review bidders and determine awards in accordance with the award criteria. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Queries can be directed to GREDO by email or by phone at 0617715039 or 0615431187.

The notice does not state a contract value, budget, funder, or beneficiary payment. It also does not specify eligibility requirements such as company registration country, nationality, or locality restrictions. Bid opening will take place at a later date to be communicated.

GREDO's notice lists its headquarters as Mogadishu, Somalia, while its footer lists a head office at HarHub Building, Pepsi Area, Hargeisa. The notice does not reconcile these two locations.