Economic Empowerment Projects for 7 Homemade Soap Sets and 3 Home Bakery Sets at Qatar Charity, July 2026

Company: Qatar Charity (QC)

Location: Dar es Salaam

Category: Tender

Dar es Salaam Posted: July 13, 2026 Apply Now

Economic empowerment projects for seven homemade soap sets and three home bakery sets

Organization

Qatar Charity

Tender details

Tender name: Economic Empowerment Projects for 07 Sets of Homemade Soap Items and 03 Sets of Home Bakery Items

Tender number: QCTZ/2026/49

Tender announcement date: 13 July 2026

Tender closing date: 26 July 2026

Implementation: The service must be executed strictly within the stated period at various locations across Tanzania.

Submission email:

Telephone: +255 22 226 00075

About Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity is an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to implementing humanitarian and development programs aimed at assisting and empowering people.

Qatar Charity operates across more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Its local programs consider humanitarian and developmental needs without applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

Qatar Charity targets countries where its projects are implemented objectively and transparently, in alignment with its core values: humanity, independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, transparency, professionalism, cooperation, and belonging.

Purpose of the tender

The purpose of this tender is to invite bids for Economic Empowerment Projects for 07 Sets of Homemade Soap Items and 03 Sets of Home Bakery Items.

All specifications for the projects are available from page 14.

General provisions

Bidders must carefully read these instructions before submitting their responses.

Non-compliance with the required conditions will result in bid disqualification.

Bidders must be fully aware of the contractual conditions and commitments before submitting their bids.

The service must be executed strictly within the stated period at various locations across Tanzania.

Tender documents

The tender documents include:

Tender Booklet, including annexes.

Qatar Charity reserves the right to amend the Tender Booklet at any time before the submission deadline and before awarding the tender, if necessary. Written notifications will be sent to bidders regarding any amendments. Qatar Charity may extend the submission deadline at its discretion.

All bids, documents, publications, and any copies extracted by any party shall remain the property of Qatar Charity.

Tender inquiries

Communication with Qatar Charity regarding the tender can be made through the following channels:

Tender number: QCTZ/2026/49

Inquiry email:

Telephone: +255 22 226 00075

Deadline for inquiries: 16 July 2026

Time: 1400HRS

All inquiries must be submitted in writing. Qatar Charity may circulate its replies to all bidders.

Inquiries must clearly include:

Tender number

The question

Bidder’s information

Bid submission requirements

Bidders must review and submit all required documents listed in the Tender Booklet.

First: Technical offer

The following documents are required:

Tender Booklet and specifications signed and stamped on all pages without any alteration or deletion.

Company Memorandum of Association.

Certificate of Incorporation/Brella Registration.

Brella Extract.

Valid Business License or Activity Permit.

Copies of passports or identification documents of the company owners and authorized signatory.

Valid Tax Card, Tax Registration Certificate, or VAT certificate, if applicable.

Recently issued Tax Clearance Certificate.

Bank certificate indicating the authorized signatories and IBAN.

Company profile containing:

Company overview

Fields of work

Establishment

Executed projects

Supporting photographs

Manpower

Equipment

Geographic reach

Certificates of experience and recommendation letters for previous projects, including reports, contracts, and completion certificates demonstrating operational capacity and supply chain capabilities.

Reference list showing qualifications and similar projects completed within the last four years.

Audited financial statements for the last three years and a recent bank certificate proving financial capability.

Identification documents of signatories or contact personnel.

Registration and licensing with all relevant regulatory bodies in Tanzania, if required, such as TBS, TMDA, BAKWATA, PHAB, OSHA, or any other applicable authority.

Second: Financial offer

The financial offer must include:

Signed and stamped financial proposal.

An editable Excel version of the financial proposal, in addition to the signed and stamped proposal.

The Tender Committee has the right to review the price tables. If discrepancies occur between written and numerical values, the written value shall prevail. If discrepancies occur between the unit price and total price, the unit price shall prevail.

A bid letter showing:

Bid date

Total project cost

Bid validity of at least 90 days, except for framework contracts, which must remain valid for at least one year

The company name and documents must be provided in the official language and English. If discrepancies occur, the official-language version shall prevail.

Each company must submit its bid in two separate documents—technical and financial—through , using appropriate file names.

Qatar Charity does not accept bids that are not submitted by email.

Bid validity

Awarded bidders must comply with all tender terms, subject to any written exceptions or agreed amendments.

Bid preparation costs

Bidders are not entitled to claim any costs related to bid preparation, whether the bid is awarded or rejected.

Bidders are responsible for obtaining all necessary information at their own expense.

Information provided by Qatar Charity is intended only to guide bidders.

Bidders must independently verify the sufficiency of the information. Qatar Charity bears no responsibility for any resulting loss, damage, or expenses.

Bid format

All bid procedures must be completed by qualified personnel. Bidders must not assume that Qatar Charity knows their organizations; all forms must be fully completed.

The required annexes are:

Annex A: Bid Commitment Certificate

Annex B: Technical Offer

Annex C: Financial Offer

Any other annexes issued by Qatar Charity

Incomplete bids will not be considered.

The technical evaluation will be conducted before the financial evaluation.

Each company must create a main folder named after the company. The main folder must contain the following two subfolders:

Technical File

Financial File

Price accuracy

Bidders must verify all calculations and ensure that every document is completed, signed, and stamped.

Bid modification and withdrawal

No modifications are allowed after the tender closing date.

If a bidder withdraws before evaluation, Qatar Charity may confiscate the bid security without prior notice.

Confidentiality and data protection

All information contained in the Invitation to Tender, as well as information included in subsequent correspondence or later negotiations, shall be considered confidential.

Bidders are not permitted to publish the Invitation to Tender or communicate or disclose any information to a third party. They are also prohibited from using such information for any commercial or industrial purpose unrelated to this tender.

A bidder may communicate or disclose information to entities that require it strictly for preparing the bid or supporting subsequent negotiations, provided that all confidentiality obligations are observed.

Qatar Charity will treat all information submitted by bidders as commercially confidential, except for information required by law. Such information shall not be disclosed to a third party without the bidder’s written consent.

All personal data submitted in response to this tender will be handled in accordance with Tanzania’s Personal Data Protection Act, 2022. By participating, bidders consent to their data being used solely for procurement purposes. Any cross-border transfer of personal data will comply with the legal safeguards outlined in the Act.

Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse

Qatar Charity unequivocally condemns all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as bullying and various non-sexual abuses of power committed by its employees and affiliated personnel against any individual, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, disability, religion, or ethnic origin.

Tender timetable

Tender announcement: 13 July 2026

Deadline for technical inquiries: 16 July 2026

Answers to inquiries: 17 July 2026

Closing date and time: 26 July 2026

The bid must be submitted through .

Qatar Charity information security policy

Bidders must comply with the following Qatar Charity information security requirements:

The equipment or services must comply with all legal and regulatory requirements of the State.

The equipment or services must comply with intellectual property rights requirements.

Acceptable-use requirements apply to all information accessed, used, or processed by the external party.

The supplier or service provider shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure and Compliance Agreement.

The supplier or service provider must specify in writing all access permissions required to perform the work, including access to physical premises, systems, or information during the contract period.

The supplier or service provider must identify its information security level and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information upon request.

Acceptable-use requirements shall apply to all information accessed, used, or processed by the external party.

All contracts and confidentiality agreements must be reviewed by the Legal Department if the contract is provided by the external party.

Contracts must align with all information security policies and procedures, as well as the organization’s regulations and policies in effect at the time of signing.

A Service Level Agreement must be signed whenever applicable.

Qatar Charity reserves the right to conduct any necessary audits when evaluating the external party’s services to verify the accuracy of submitted qualifications and the party’s ability to fulfil its contractual obligations.

Qatar Charity has the right to retain reports and records of work monitoring to ensure the external party’s compliance with the information security requirements documented in the signed contracts.

Any changes made by the external party to the organization’s information assets, including systems or data, must be fully documented.

The supplier awarded the tender must sign a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Form.

Important instructions

If circumstances require the cancellation or postponement of the tender evaluation, bidders shall be notified. In the event of postponement, all submitted bids shall remain valid for the extended period.

Each bid must be accompanied by an initial bid security amounting to 0%, submitted as a certified bank cheque or bank guarantee issued by an accredited bank in the State.

Any bid not accompanied by the required bid security will be disqualified.

The certified cheque or bank guarantee shall be returned to bidders who are not awarded the tender.

Cash payment of the initial bid security will not be accepted.

The selected supplier will be formally notified in writing within one week of the final approval of the tender result.

Annex A: Bid Commitment Certificate

Tender number QCTZ/2026/49

I, the undersigned, ………………………………………………………., authorized to submit the attached bid, ……………………………………………….. (Tender Number and Description), in response to the Invitation to Tender issued by Qatar Charity, on behalf of ……………………………………………….. (Name of Bidder), hereby declare that all the following statements are true.

I further declare that I have read and fully understood the contents of this certificate:

I understand that the attached bid will be disqualified if it is found that some or all of the information contained in this certificate is incorrect or incomplete.

I am duly authorized by the bidder to sign this certificate and submit the attached bid on the bidder’s behalf.

Any individual whose signature appears on the attached bid has been authorized by the bidder to determine the bid terms and sign on behalf of the bidder.

By participating in this tender, I agree to:

The terms, conditions, and provisions stipulated in this tender.

Be legally bound to implement the project in accordance with the specifications stated in the Tender Document and Bill of Quantities, without deletion, amendment, or alteration.

Qatar Charity reserves the right to apply penalties to the bidding company in accordance with Annex B, “Performance Bond,” included in the tender requirements.

In the event of non-compliance with the above terms and conditions, Qatar Charity reserves the right to reclaim any fees it incurred during the bid preparation process. The value shall be determined at Qatar Charity’s sole discretion and in accordance with applicable local laws.

Qatar Charity reserves the right to exclude any bid that does not comply with the rules and requirements without providing reasons to any bidder.

The bidder’s submission has been made voluntarily and without consultation, communication, agreement, or arrangement with any competitor, including but not limited to:

Prices

Geographic areas in which the product or service will be provided, including market allocation

Methods, factors, or formulas used to calculate prices

Intention or decision to submit or not submit a bid

Submission of a bid that does not comply with the tender specifications and conditions

No consultations, communications, agreements, or arrangements have occurred with any other party regarding the type, quantity, specifications, conditions, or delivery of products or services related to this Invitation to Tender.

The terms of the attached bid were not known to, and will not be disclosed by the bidder—directly or indirectly—to any competitor before the official date and time for opening the tender envelopes or awarding the contract.

Bidder’s declaration

Name: ……………………………………………………….

Signature: ………………………………………………..

Stamp: ……………………………………………………..

Instructions

This certificate must be printed on the official letterhead of the company or engineering consultancy office, stamped, and submitted with the bid.

A valid authorization document issued on behalf of the bidding company must be attached, together with a copy of the authorized signatory’s valid identification document.

Annex B: Technical proposal

Tender number QCTZ/2026/49

Scope of work

The project shall be implemented within the city of Dar es Salaam and the agreed-upon regions.

Work plan and ability to meet project execution requirements

The bidder must submit detailed descriptions of the following:

A comprehensive timeline for executing the work, including a delivery schedule.

Identification of the project team.

A clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of the project team members.

Appointment of a company supervisor to communicate with Qatar Charity. The bidder must provide:

An official email address for formal correspondence

A WhatsApp number for urgent notifications, maintenance matters, and coordination between the parties

The supplying company shall bear full responsibility for all safety and security procedures throughout the project implementation period. The company shall be solely legally and criminally liable for any property damage or loss of life resulting from poor execution, non-compliance with standards, or failure to meet the specified quality requirements until the project is fully and finally handed over.

Methods for identifying potential risks and a plan for addressing, mitigating, and managing those risks.

Technical specifications

Homemade soap project

Each set must include the following:

Storage container: 5-litre containers, 12 pieces, made from durable, chemical-resistant plastic.

Mixing machine: Electric handheld mixing machine or heavy-duty paddle mixer designed for professional and industrial use. It must:

Have a powerful electric motor suitable for continuous operation and efficient mixing of liquids and semi-liquids.

Include a long stainless-steel mixing shaft with a strong metal paddle head for uniform and thorough mixing.

Have durable housing and ergonomic dual handles for stability and comfortable operation.

Include multiple speed controls for adjusting the mixing intensity according to material requirements.

Operate on a 220–240V power supply.

Be suitable for mixing chemicals, soap solutions, paints, adhesives, and similar materials.

Be easy to operate, clean, and maintain.

Be designed for repeated heavy-duty use.

Electronic scale: One stainless-steel digital electronic weighing scale.

Wooden spoons: Three large, durable hardwood spoons, XL size.

Bucket: One 50-litre, heavy-duty, high-quality, chemical-resistant plastic bucket capable of withstanding soap-making ingredients (Cello).

Round buckets: Two 20-litre plastic round buckets. The plastic must be thick and reinforced to prevent cracking.

Gloves: Two pairs of black, chemical-resistant gloves made from durable material and designed to protect the hands.

Sodium hydroxide: One piece of two-litre liquid from sodium hydroxide.

Citric acid: One piece of two-litre liquid form.

Glycerin: One piece of two litres, pure and of high quality.

Natural fragrances: Six different fragrances that are high-quality, pure, and safe for cosmetic use.

Natural colours: Two types of natural colours that are safe for cosmetic use, non-toxic, and free from harmful chemicals.

Table salt: Five kilograms of food-grade table salt.

Home bakery project

Each set must include the following:

Commercial bakery oven

A single-door, electric, stainless-steel commercial bakery oven suitable for professional use in bakeries and food-production facilities. It must:

Have a heat-resistant stainless-steel body and durable structure.

Include a front heat-resistant glass door for monitoring the baking process.

Include an internal operating light for improved visibility.

Have a temperature range of approximately 160°C to 320°C, or equivalent or better.

Have reliable temperature control and an easy-to-use control panel.

Include one or two trays, as available, with a clear indication of capacity.

Feature top heating, bottom heating, or both combined, which must be specified.

Have effective thermal insulation to prevent heat loss and improve energy efficiency.

Be designed for continuous operation.

Be easy to operate and maintain.

Be suitable for commercial bakery environments.

Heavy-duty mixer

A heavy-duty mixer with a 20-litre capacity, designed for commercial use and suitable for dough mixing, blending, whisking, and other heavy mixing tasks. It must:

Have a powerful, high-efficiency motor suitable for continuous operation.

Include five adjustable speeds, from 1 to 5.

Have a stainless-steel bowl resistant to rust and corrosion.

Have a durable metal body suitable for intensive use.

Include a dough hook, whisk, flat beater, and an additional attachment.

Include a safety system that prevents operation unless the bowl is properly secured.

Include a top safety guard.

Be easy to operate, assemble, and clean.

Operate on a 220–240V power supply.

Be designed for long working hours without overheating.

Be suitable for bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and food-production projects.

Be silver in colour.

Cake trays set

Round cake-baking pans designed for commercial and professional use. The pans must:

Be manufactured from high-quality, heat-resistant materials.

Have a premium, food-grade, non-stick coating for easy cake release and cleaning.

Be supplied in seven mixed round sizes:

15 cm

18 cm

20 cm

22 cm

24 cm

26 cm

30 cm

Provide even heat distribution for consistent baking results.

Be suitable for repeated use in commercial bakery ovens.

Bakery ingredients

Azam PPF Flour: 25 kg

Baking powder: 1 kg

Sugar: 10 kg

Yeast: 1 kg

Vanilla: 1 litre

Eggs: 60 pieces

Butter for pastries: 10 kg

Environmental, health, and safety requirements

All items must be:

Packed well

Of good quality

Environmentally friendly

Legal and regulatory requirements

The contractor or supplying company shall bear full responsibility for obtaining all activity-related permits for the shops and grocery stores, including the supply and delivery of materials and goods and the provision of containers as required by the Ministry of Municipality or any legally authorized entity in the country.

Compliance with local environmental regulations, labour and employment laws, Civil Defence requirements, and any other applicable legislation is mandatory.

Payment terms

Payments will be linked to completion milestones, including:

Supply of goods and materials

Final handover

Provision of EFD receipts, invoice, and delivery note

Bid submission procedure and instructions to bidders

The technical and financial proposals must be submitted in one file in accordance with the attached templates.

Bid validity

The bid must remain valid for not less than one year from the closing date.

Annex C: Financial proposal

Tender number QCTZ/2026/49

Financial offer instructions

Please review the financial proposal for Tender No. QCTZ/2026/49.

Requirements for bidders

Submit the financial offer in Tanzanian Shillings.

Review the attached Bill of Quantities and specify the unit price and total price for every item or description without altering the description, unit, quantity, or required amount.

Write the total financial offer in figures and words in the designated section.

Financial offer summary

Total amount in figures and words: ………………………………………………………. (Currency)

Validity of this offer: ………………………….. days

Company stamp: ……………………………………………………….

Date: ……………………………………………………….

Time: ……………………………………………………….

Name of the authorized signatory: ……………………………………………………….

Signature of the authorized signatory: ……………………………………………………….

Evaluation criteria and weighting

Company registration documents

Company registration documents are a mandatory requirement for bid acceptance.

Technical proposal: 50%

The technical proposal will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Compliance and company acknowledgment of the tender terms and conditions: 10%

Company profile, including company overview, fields of work, establishment, and completed projects: 10%

Operational capacity and supply chain capabilities: 20%

Experience in the field, supported by a list of projects completed within the last four years: 30%

Evaluation of submitted samples and assessment of their quality and compliance with specifications: 15%

Financial capability and financial guarantees: 15%

Financial proposal: 50%

Financial offers will be evaluated based on the most competitive and reasonable price, taking into consideration price realism and balance with the technical requirements: 100%.

Bill of Quantities – Annex C/1

Company name: ……………………………………………………….

Tender number: ……………………………………………………….

Office: ……………………………………………………….

Item 1: Homemade soap project

Description: ……………………………………………………….

Unit: ……………………………………………………….

Unit price: ……………………………………………………….

Quantity: 07 sets

Total with VAT: ……………………………………………………….

Item 2: Home bakery project

Description: ……………………………………………………….

Unit: ……………………………………………………….

Unit price: ……………………………………………………….

Quantity: 03 sets

Total with VAT: ……………………………………………………….

Financial totals

Total price including VAT: ……………………………………………………….

Grand total: ……………………………………………………….

Amount in words: ……………………………………………………….

Company stamp and signature: ……………………………………………………….

Document classification and copyright notice

Classification: Internal

This document is the property of Qatar Charity.

No part of the document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from Qatar Charity’s authorized officials.

RFQ/Tender Information and Attachments

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