Roba Industries Ltd is a company based in Bugesera district, Kanzenze sector, manufacturing FMCG products such as Bar soap, liquid detergents, paper products such as toilet paper , serviettes and kitchen towels.
Website: http://therobagroup.com/
Ref: 003/RIL/MD/2026
Date: 11th March, 2026
TENDER NOTICE
Tender No: RIL/PM003C/PC-2026
Period: 2026–2027
Introduction
Roba Industries Ltd, a legally registered company in Rwanda (TIN: 120520692), engaged in the production and distribution of Cooking Oil, Laundry Soap, and Tissue Products in local market and across East and Central Africa, hereby invites qualified firms to express interest in the provision of goods, services, and supplies to support its expanding operations.
This tender process will lead to the establishment of Agreement/Contract for the period 2026–2027.
Objective
The objective of this tender is to select qualified and reliable vendors capable of delivering high-quality empty cartons that meet:
- Technical specifications
- Compliance standards
- Agreed delivery timelines
Categories of Supply
Interested firms may submit bids for the following category:
- Bar soap empty cartons
- Edible cooking oil empty cartons
- Facial Tissue empty cartons
- Facial Tissue boxes
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Valid business registration and tax compliance in Rwanda
- Proven track record in supplying goods/services in the relevant category
- Adequate financial and operational capacity
- Commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit:
- Company profile and registration documents
- Tax clearance certificate
- VAT Certificate
- Trading License
- Account Confirmation letter from the Bank
- Evidence of past contracts or references
- Detailed technical and financial proposal
- Delivery schedule and capacity statement
Evaluation Criteria
Bids will be evaluated based on:
- Compliance with technical specifications
- Competitive pricing and value for money
- Delivery capacity and reliability
- Sustainability and ethical sourcing practices
Deadline & Submission
- Deadline: 30th March, 2026
- Submission Method: Sealed Envelops at ROBA INDUSTRIES LTD office
- Opening of envelopes: 31st March, 2026. Time: 11am
- Late submissions will not be considered.
Terms & Conditions
- Roba Industries Ltd reserves the right to accept or reject any application without obligation to provide reasons.
- Only shortlisted firms will be contacted for further negotiation.
- Successful bidders will be required to sign an agreement/Contract for the agreed period
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Supply of Packaging Materials (Empty Cartons)
1. Objectives
- Ensure the supply of high-quality packaging materials in line with production needs.
- Guarantee adherence to agreed terms and conditions, including delivery schedules and specifications.
2. Scope of Work
The supplier shall:
- Provide packaging materials as per the technical specifications annexed to this ToR.
- Deliver materials to the designated ROBA INDUSTRIES LTD facility.
- Ensure timely and consistent supply in accordance with approved purchase orders.
3. Deliverables
- Supply of empty cartons in compliance with the provided specifications.
- Supply of empty cartons in compliance with the approved artworks.
- Submission of all required documentation with each delivery, including commercial invoices and delivery notes.
- Reporting of any supply challenges or delays, with proposed mitigation measures.
4. Technical Specifications
Detailed technical specifications are annexed to this ToR and form an integral part of the contract.
5. Duration & Timeline
- Contract duration: One (1) year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
- Deliveries shall be made based on approved purchase orders issued by ROBA INDUSTRIES LTD.
6. Roles & Responsibilities
- Supplier:
- Manufacture and supply packaging materials in strict compliance with specifications, any delivery that doesn’t meet our specifications is subject to rejection.
- Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery.
- Client (ROBA INDUSTRIES LTD):
- Provide technical specifications and approve samples.
- Issue purchase orders and process payments within the agreed timeframe.
7. . Reporting & Communication
- Supplier shall provide regular updates on deliveries and notify the client of any potential challenges.
- Clear communication channels shall be maintained to resolve supply-related issues promptly.
8.. Terms of Payment
- Payments will be made within thirty (30) days after delivery and acceptance of materials with all supporting documents.
- Advance payments will not be considered.
Annex:
1. BAR SOAP – CARTONS
| No | Item Description | Length x Width x Height (mm) | GSM | PLY | Carton Color | Est.Qty/month |
| 1 | Roba Star Laundry Bar Soap White 1Kgx10 | 435x200x120 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | Khaki | 10,000 |
| 2 | Prince Laundry Bar Soap White 1Kgx10 | 435x200x120 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | Khaki | 50,000 |
| 3 | King Laundry Bar Soap White 1Kgx10 | 435x200x120 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | Khaki | 10,000 |
| 4 | Prince Laundry Bar Soap Blue 10x1kg | 435x200x120 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 10,000 |
| 5 | King Laundry Bar Soap White 600gm*12 | 420x155x111 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 5000 |
| 6 | King Laundry Bar Soap White 500gm*12 | 420x150x100 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 15,000 |
| 7 | Prince Laundry Bar Soap Blue 25x800gmg | 420x310x150 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 15,000 |
| 8 | Prince Laundry Bar Soap Blue 12x600gm | 420x160x115 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 40,000 |
| 9 | Prince Laundry Bar Soap Blue 12x500gm | 420x155x100 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 10,000 |
2. EDIBLE OIL – CARTONS
| No | Item Description | Length x Width x Height (mm) | GSM | PLY | Color | Quantity/Month |
| 1 | Carton Yacu/A1 Cooking oil 12*1L | 343x283x228 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 5,000 |
| 2 | Carton Yacu/A1 Cooking oil 4*5L | 408x247x308 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 5,000 |
| 3 | Carton Yacu/A1 Cooking oil 12*500ML | 285x270x165 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 5,000 |
| 4 | Carton Yacu/A1 Cooking oil 6*3L | 323x300x300 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 5,000 |
| 5 | Carton Yacu/A1 Cooking oil 24*500ML | 285x270x310 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 2,000 |
3. FACIAL TISSUE – CARTONS
| No | Item Description | Length x Width x Height (mm) | GSM | PLY | Color | Quantity/month |
| 1 | Carton Facial tissue 12×140 | 495x375x180 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 50 |
| 2 | Carton Facial tissue 12×200 | 495x375x180 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 150 |
| 3 | Carton Facial tissue 24×100 | 495x347x230 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 50 |
| 4 | Carton Facial tissue 24×80 | 495x347x230 | Min: 450 | 3 ply | White | 50 |
4. FACIAL TISSUE – INNER BOXES
| No | Item Description | Length x Width x Height (mm) | GSM |
| 1 | Box Facial tissue 140 | 240x120x85 | Min: 360 |
| 2 | Box Facial tissue 200 | 240x120x85 | Min: 360 |
| 3 | Box Facial tissue 100 | 240x114x53 | Min: 360 |
| 4 | Box Facial tissue 80 | 240x108x48 | Min: 360 |
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