AVSI Foundation is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian and development organization, founded in Italy in 1972 with a mission to promote the dignity of the person through development cooperation activities. AVSI has been working in Uganda since 1984 starting in the Northern Territory region intervening during the protracted Lord’s Resistance Army conflict, and expanding to at least 60 districts in all the regions. AVSI is a prominent provider of development and humanitarian assistance around the world and brings strong management and innovative strategies to support the nation’s sector including environment, energy, agriculture, livelihoods, education psychosocial, mental health, protection, health, food security and nutrition, and water and sanitation.

AVSI believes that every human person deserves to be treated with dignity and so works towards empowerment that is sustainable and capable of responding to the real needs of people. By accompanying individuals and assisting them to become the central character of their own development. AVSI invests in promoting civil society organizations rooted in the community, and through partnerships, fosters the exchange of experiences and optimizes the use of resources to open possibilities for development.

Project Background:

AVSI, as leader of a consortium including DAI Global LLC, Alliance University Innovation for Pioneer (IPA), and REPARE, is implementing the NEA Foundation funded “Sustainable Market Inclusive Livelihood Pathways to Self-Reliance” (SMILES) project investment agenda targeting refugees in Korea I and Krapengala Refugee Settlements and surrounding host communities of Kyseegwa and Kikunde Districts.

In the context of the implementation of the programme “Sustainable Market Inclusive Livelihood Pathways to Self-Reliance” (SMILES), NEA Foundation funded, AVSI Foundation intends to apply a portion of the grant to partners under this contract’s.

Suppliers:

AVSI Foundation invites sealed bids from eligible ladders for the supply of absorbed project materials.

Currency:
Tenderer offers (prices) for this tender MUST strictly be indicated in Uganda Shifting only. Please download detailed bid documents from the following link – https://www.avsi.org/entails-tenders

All sealed-bids should be addressed to:
AVSI FOUNDATION-OPERATIONS
PO, Box 5788, Plot 1116, Ogaba Road, Kampala, Uganda.

All bids MUST be marked with the Tender No. AVSLUGA-KAM0761MIKEA2ID1.02JD1.01/ DE PROCUREMENT OF ASSORTED COHORT TWO PROJECT MATERIALS - SEPT-2025 – 001 and the corresponding procurement Lot numbers of interest.

Bids not strictly conforming to tender specifications will not be considered. AVSI Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any but nothing the lowest bid received.

CODE OF FINDS ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE
The Code of Ethics is an official AVSI Foundation document, approved by the Board of Directors, which contains principles and rules designed to be followed by anyone who works or deals with the Foundation, including suppliers and consultant. The Code was adopted by AVSI Foundation Board of Directors on 2013, April 30 and includes effect and is available on the Foundation website.
https://www.avsi.org/en/policies-and-guidelines

AVSI Foundation Management will officially notify successful bidders only within three weeks after the deadline date.
For any inquiries and call submissions, please email: logitets.kampala@avi.org OR Q1-Q2-SE (0) 312 290036.
The deadline for submission of bids is Wednesday, 06th October 2025 at 1.00 p.m. EAT – Late bids will not be accepted.