PUBLIC ADVERT
INVITATION TO BID
Tender Document for
The Supply and Delivery of Live Goats/Sheep, Slaughtering, Packaging, and Distribution of Fresh Meat for Qurbani 2026 to Eligible Beneficiaries in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Reference No: IRS/QURBANI/SOMALILAND /HRG/4/2026
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
Islamic Relief is an international aid and development charity dedicated to easing the suffering of the world’s most impoverished people. Established in the UK in 1984, it operates as an independent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). With an active presence in over 40 countries globally, we work toward creating a more just and equitable world for the three billion people living in poverty. In addition to disaster and emergency response, Islamic Relief fosters sustainable economic and social development by partnering with local communities—regardless of race, religion, or gender.
At the international level, Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) holds consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is a signatory to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct. IRW is also committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), both by raising awareness of issues impacting poor communities and through its field-level work. Islamic Relief is one of only 13 charities that meet the membership criteria for the Disasters Emergency Committee and is CHS-certified.
Islamic Relief Somaliland (IR Somaliland) began its operations over a decade ago through community-based initiatives. It has since been delivering humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable populations across Somaliland, focusing on saving lives, building resilience, and addressing the root causes of poverty and climate-related crises.
What is Qurbani?
Qurbani means sacrifice. Each year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims worldwide slaughter an animal—such as a goat, sheep, cow, or camel—in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) profound act of faith in Allah. Ibrahim (AS) demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS), but Allah replaced Ismail with a ram. Allah was so pleased with Ibrahim’s (AS) submission that He made this act of sacrifice and devotion a lasting practice for Muslims. This event is mentioned in the Quran, Surah As-Saffat (37:102). Accordingly, on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha by slaughtering an animal to honor Ibrahim’s (AS) sacrifice. Both Eid ul-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha hold great significance in Islam.
The Qurbani (Udhiya) Programme is implemented over the first three to four days of Eid Al-Adha, starting from the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. It enables those who can afford it to donate their Qurbani to the poor and needy. The program involves distributing fresh meat to the most vulnerable individuals, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Each meat pack is prepared to be suitable and acceptable according to the dietary customs of the communities served.
Islamic Relief Somaliland currently focuses on four key thematic areas: empowering communities and transforming lives; responding to life-saving and humanitarian emergencies; addressing the local and global root causes of poverty, humanitarian crises, and climate change; and strengthening organizational capacity to ensure long-term sustainability.
Islamic Relief Somaliland plans to procure live sheep/goats for Qurbani, including their slaughtering, packaging, and the distribution of fresh meat for Qurbani 2026 to eligible rights holders. The program is scheduled to take place from 27th to 30th May 2026 (dates subject to change based on the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon).
Note to Bidders: Interested vendors must submit bids that include the purchase of live animals, transportation to designated slaughter sites, slaughtering, branded packaging, and distribution. Distribution will be conducted under the direct supervision of Islamic Relief Somaliland staff.
1. Scope of Work
Supply and delivery of live sheep and goats, slaughtering, packaging, and distribution of fresh meat for Qurbani 2026 to rights holders Hargeisa, Somaliland based on the allocation below:
Tender document with detail specification and terms and conditions will be available at Islamic Relief offices from April 26th-2nd May, 2026 (04:00 PM).
The deadline for submitting bids is2nd May, 2026 (04:00 PM) and any tender or documents received later than this date and time will not be accepted.
The sealed envelopes should be dropped at Islamic Relief Offices Tender Boxes as per the LOT receipt locations.
All tender clarifications/queries & guidance on the collection and submission of the bid documents should be sent to procurement.irs@islamic-relief.so
Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, we now work in over 45 countries assisting individuals, families and co... Read More
