ITB - CONSTRUCTION OF IRRIGATION SCHEMES IN ZAMBIA

UNDP

Published: Jun 29, 2026

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Source: UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace

About This Opportunity

UNDP - Invitation to bid

This is a works contract in the agriculture and food security, construction and civil works and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Irrigation. Located in Zambia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 27, 2026.

Published through UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace, part of the United Nations system, which follows UN procurement standards. UN-funded opportunities are typically open to vendors registered in the UN Global Marketplace for civil works in the agriculture and food security sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-ZMB-00575 | Type: Invitation to bid Ref: UNDP-ZMB-00575 - Construction of Irrigation Schemes in Zambia.The United Nations Development Programme, hereinafter referred to as UNDP hereby invites prospective bidders to submit a bid(s) for theConstruction of 28 Irrigation Schemes.Please note that this procurement process is being conducted through the online tendering system of UNDP (http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org).Interested potential bidders should download thedetailed ITB on:http://supplier.quantum.partneragencies.org/(Search for ITB Negotiation Reference Number: UNDP-ZMB-00575)The Works include the Construction of 28 Irrigation Schemes to enhance access to Water for Agriculture Production in Nine (9) SCRALA Project District areas as outlined below:(1) Kazungula, (2) Gwembe, (3) Namwala, (4) Sioma, (5) Senanga, (6) Chama, (7) Mambwe, (8) Mulobezi and (9) SeshekeThe Distribution of LOTS, below:LOTSDistrictsNo. of sites1Kazungula, Gwembe & Namwala082Sioma & Senanga053Chama & Mambwe044Mulobezi & Sesheke11PRE-BID MEETING/CONFERENCE - NOT MANDATORY, BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDTime and time zone: 15.00 to 17:00 Hours, LUSAKA-Zambia TimeDate:Thursday 02 July 2026Venue:Virtual /Zoom MeetingZoom Link below:https://undp.zoom.us/j/86083570192Meeting ID:860 8357 0192Passcode: N/AMinutes of the pre-bid conference will be disseminated by Friday 03 July 2026.Direct communication to prospective bidders by email and through the online messaging systemSITE VISIT - MANDATORYBidders may carry out their site visit as per below schedule and or send expression of interest toprocurement.zm@undp.orgTo attend the Mandatory Site Visit.Subject Heading:ITB-Construction of 28 irrigation schemes in the SCRALA Project DistrictsTime zone for Site Visit: Please refer to below timetableContactsLinksUNSPSC codesEmail address:Procurement.zm@undp.orgSurname:ProcurementLinkDescriptionhttps://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=TUW16eK6qcr758NPxAbJMoYCOHny7FmchTkUSoarW9dWGP%2BIY1mPT%2BJ%2FOg%3D%3DSupplier Registrationhttps://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=47058UNDP Procurement Notices Adhttps://procurement-notices.undp.org/sharepoint/login.cfmPlease click on this link before accessing the Negotiation Document(s) linkhttps://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-ZMB-00575Negotiation Document(s)https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation_dlink.cfm?nego_id=47058Direct link to Quantum NegotiationCollapse allExpand allJ-Services72000000-Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services72120000-Nonresidential building construction services72121200-Agricultural building construction services72121201-Farm building construction service81000000-Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services81100000-Professional engineering services81101500-Civil engineering81101501-Well engineering81101502-Technical drawing81101503-Harbor or water ports engineering81101505-Structural engineering81101506-Naval architecture81101507-Dam engineering81101508-Architectural engineering81101509-Airport engineering81101510-Highway engineering81101511-Railway engineering81101512-Geographic information system GIS services81101513-Building construction management81101514-Geotechnical or geoseismic engineering81101515-Plant or facility infrastructure engineering81101516-Energy or utility consulting service81101517-Landscape architecture and design service81101518-Lighting engineering service81101519-Subdivison planning service81101520-Hydrology assessment service81101521-Hydrogeology assessment service81101522-Earthworks engineering81101523-Urban design and engineering service81101524-City development planning service81101525-Sediment control engineering81101526-Quantity surveying service81101527-Wastewater engineering81101528-Stormwater engineering81101529-Acoustic engineering81101530-Fisheries engineering CONTACT: • Email: procurement.zm@undp.org

Data provenance

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UNDP in Zambia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 UNGM - United Nations Global Marketplace to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 27, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.