Introduction
Social-Life & Agricultural Development Organization (SADO) is a non-partisan non-governmental,
not for profit organization. SADO was Established in 1994, With its headquarters in Mogadishu,
Somalia, SADO has operational presence and experience in South Central Somalia. The organization
has ambitions to expand into the greater East-African region.
SADO pursues a rights-based approach grounded on the belief that people are entitled to basic
conditions of living with dignity and access to opportunity and dignity, as a basis of fulfilling their
human potential. SADO therefore seeks to stimulate sustainable developmental change amongst
vulnerable communities living in the Horn of Africa region. SADO's mandate and core business is
facilitating community development. These ambitions are realized through (core strategies) of
knowledge transfer, influencing, brokering linkages and facilitating/implementing integrated people
centered humanitarian and development programs. The main developmental approach of SADO is
enabling the communities find solutions to their socio-economic challenges.
SADO has an impressive track record and experience in implementing community anchored programs
in Peace and Governance, Education, Livelihoods, and Food Security, Water Sanitation and Hygiene
(WASH). Additionally, human rights, gender and environment have over time been addressed by
SADO as cross-cutting issues. The main target groups of SADO include vulnerable and marginalized
pastoralists (individuals, families, groups and communities). SADO has a well-defined and functional
internal organizational structure. SADO works through a number of well resourced (staff,
infrastructure, equipment) field offices. Policy and strategic guidance, leadership and oversight are
offered by a diverse and competent Board of Directors (BOD).
PART 1 – INVITATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Invitation to Bidders
This Invitation to Tender (the “ITT”) is an invitation by SADO) to prospective bidders to submit bids for
the procurement of solar panels, accessories and solar powered irrigation pump in Beledweyne, Hirshabelle
State Somalia, as further described in Section A of the ITT Particulars (Appendix D) (the “Deliverables”).
1.2 ITT Contact
For the purposes of this procurement process, the “ITT Contact” will be:
Mogadishu Office Physical address: Bula Hubey section, Wadajir District behind Aden Adde Hospital
Mogadishu, Somalia, Telephone +252614122223 Procurement and Logistics office Email:
procurement@sadosomalia.org and copy to sado@sadosomalia.org
Bidders and their representatives are not permitted to contact any employees, officers, agents, elected or
appointed officials or other representatives of SADO, other than the ITT Contact, concerning matters
regarding this ITT. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in the disqualification of the bidder and the
rejection of the bidder’s bid.
1.3 Type of Contract for Deliverables
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The selected bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with SADO for the provision of the
Deliverables in the form attached as Appendix A to the ITT (the “Agreement”). It is the SADO’s intention
to enter into the Agreement with only one (1) legal entity. The term of the Agreement is to be for a period
of [Three (3) Months], with an option in favors of SADO to extend the Agreement on the same terms and
conditions for an additional term of up to.
Submission of Bids
1.5.1 Bids to be Submitted at Prescribed Location
Bids must be submitted at:
All bids must be submitted before on 04 /05/ 2026 at 5:00 PM at the address mentioned above in a sealed
envelope or by email, at Procurement@sadosomalia.org Late Bids will be automatically REJECTED.
SADO will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the Bidders in connection with the
preparation and submission of their bids to SADO.