CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE ROAD SAFETY AUDIT (RSA) OF THE REHABILITATION OF 238 KILOMETERS OF THE SERENJE TO MPIKA ROAD (THE GREAT NORTH ROAD - T002)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) | Method: Quality And Cost-Based Selection | Ref: ZM-RDA-554040-CS-QCBS
This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, transport and logistics and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Roads, Rehabilitation, Logistics and Freight. Located in Zambia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 7, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the construction and civil works sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
ROAD DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
PROJECT NAME: TRANSPORT CORRIDORS FOR ECONOMIC RESILIENCE (TRACER)
PROJECT ID: P180801
IDA GRANT NO: E2930 ZM
REFERENCE NO.: ZM-RDA-554040-CS-QCBS
NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT: “ROAD SAFETY AUDIT (RSA) OF THE REHABILITATION OF 238 KILOMETERS OF THE SERENJE TO MPIKA ROAD (GREAT NORTH ROAD – T002)”
- This Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this Project that appeared in United Nations Development Business (UNDB) Issue No. WB-P2126650-07/24 posted on July 15, 2024.
- The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Transport Corridor for Economic Resilience (TRACER) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
- The consulting services (“the Services”) include Road Safety Audit (RSA) of the Rehabilitation of 238 Kilometers of the Serenje to Mpika Road (Great North Road – T002). The assignment is expected to be undertaken within a period of thirty-six (36) calendar months.
- The Road Development Agency (RDA) on behalf of GRZ, now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information with supporting documents demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
- Based on historical experience, the shortlisting criteria are: (i) experience in similar assignments - successful execution of similar contracts (by size and complexity) in the last ten years - information to be provided should include name of assignment, name and full contact address of the client, contract value (in equivalent US dollars) and period (dates) of execution of assignment(s); (ii) experience in similar conditions; and (iii) technical and managerial capability of the firm (Provide only the structure of the organization, general qualifications and number of key staff. Do not provide CVs of the key staff. Key staff or experts who you consider necessary to undertake the proposed assignment will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.
- The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” 4th Edition dated November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on “conflict of interest”.
- Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. Therefore, each member of the JV shall independently meet the requirements of the evaluation criteria. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Quality and Cost Based Selection Method (QCBS) set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations: World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for Procurement In Investment Project Financing for Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, Fourth Edition, dated November 2020, and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Regulations and additional provisions of the World Bank’s ‘Guidelines on Preventing and Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants’, dated October 15, 2006, revised in January 2011 and July 1, 2016.
- Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 16:00 hours local time Zambia, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except for weekends and Public Holidays.
- Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by hard copy mail, or electronically by e-mail) by August 7, 2026. The firms which will submit their EOIs via e-mail must get written confirmation of the receipt of their submissions from the Road Development Agency (RDA) prior to dealine for submission of EOI. In case the firm does not receive a written acknowledgement from RDA immediately after sending the documents via email please call Silas Simweleba (+260 211 253088 / 253002) or contact him via Email: ssimweleba@roads.gov.zm copy to cshamambo@roads.gov.zm. RDA will not be responsible for any documents not officially received and any corrupted documents.
Silas Simweleba
Chief Procurement Manager
P.O. Box 50003
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Telephone No.: +260 211 253088 / 253002
Tele-fax No.: +260 211 253404 / 251420,
First issued on: May 16, 2026
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on July 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00456840. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER)
Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Zambia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: July 15, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Zambia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00456840 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 7, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) in Zambia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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