Tenders/supply and delivery of school textbooks and teachers' guides for grades 1 to 12.
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supply and delivery of school textbooks and teachers' guides for grades 1 to 12.

Published: Aug 16, 2026
Updated: Sep 5, 2026
Source: world_bank

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD — €1,001,427

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Zambia Education Enhancement Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: ZM-MOGE-384809-GO-RFB

This is a supplies contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Zambia, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 the supply of goods in the infrastructure sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Project: Zambia Education Enhancement Project

Contract Award

Project:P158570-Zambia Education Enhancement Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-61360
Bid/Contract Reference No:ZM-MOGE-384809-GO-RFB
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:Lot 11(a) English Language G8 and G9
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2025/08/27
Duration of Contract

20 Week(s)
Awarded Bidder(s):
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD (413282)
Vasco Boulevard N1 City Goodwood Cape Town 7460 South Africa
Country: South Africa
Bid Price at Opening
ZMW

Evaluated Bid Price
ZMW 1402998.62
Signed Contract price
ZAR 1001426.57

Beneficial Ownership Details

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD (413282)
Form Date: 12-AUG-26

Summary of Reason
Company owned by University of Oxford and Mandela Rhodes Foundation hence no individual person owns more than 25%

Evaluated Bidder(s):
GREY MATTER ZAMBIA LIMITED (469204)
Shop No. 25, East Park Mall, P.O Box NM 41 Lusaka, Zambia
Country: Zambia
Bid Price at Opening
ZMW

Evaluated Bid Price
ZMW 1574619.30

Rejected Bidder(s):
EAST AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS LTD (983389)
II Buchi Road, Off-Lubambe Road, Northmead, Lusaka
Country: Zambia
Bid Price at Opening
ZMW

Evaluated Bid Price
ZMW

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 16, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: OP00462775. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Zambia Education Enhancement Project

Zambia Education Enhancement Project has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 52 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Zambia. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD was awarded the contract for €1,001,427. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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 OP00462775 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00462775

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Zambia Education Enhancement Project
🇿🇲Zambia
Project: P158570

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