Upgrade of Nakonde One Stop Border Post - Phase II

Government of the Republic of Zambia

REQUEST FOR BIDS

(Two-Envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)

Employer: Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry

Project: Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) Project

Contract Title: Re-Development of the Nakonde One-Stop Border Post

Country: Zambia

Loan No.:IDA Grant E 2930ZM

RFB No: ZM-MCTI-573248-CW-RFB

Issued on: Monday, 12 October 2026

1. The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience (TRACER) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under the contract for Re-Development of the Nakonde One-Stop Border Post. “For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.”

1. The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Re-Development of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post.  The works consist of;

1. Refurbishing of the existing 2No. Border Office Administration Blocks;
2. Construction of additional 2No. three storey Office Blocks;
3. Construction of Fire and Rescue Facility;
4. Construction of Three (3No.) Medium-Cost Housing Units with Associated External Works;
5. Construction of a Business Centre (Shop and Restaurant);
6. Construction of a covered passenger Scanning Area;
7. Supply and Installation of the Sewer Treatment Plant
8. Supply and Installation of a Roof-Top Solar System
9. Construction of a Security Dog Kennel;
10. Construction of a Water Purification and Distribution System;
11. Construction of traffic circle and at least 400m of road works;
12. Concrete driveways, walkways and parking areas; and
13. Other border support infrastructure and external reticulations for services.

1. The intended completion period is 18 months

1. Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” for Goods, Works, Non­ Consultant Services and Consulting Services - July 2016 (revised November 2017, August 2018, September 2023, February 2025 and September 2025) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
2. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 60 %

1. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Clement Mukuka, clement.mukuka@mcti.gov.zm copy Emmanuel.Kafumukache@mcti.gov.zm; and inspect the Bidding document during office hours 09:00 hours to 17:00 hours at the address given below.

1. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of ZMW 2000 (Zambian Kwacha). The method of payment will be by direct deposit to the Bank account specified below:

• Bank Name: Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank
• Account Name: Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
• Account Number: 1010037067296
• Branch Name: Lusaka Business Centre
• Swift Code: ZICBZMLU
• Sort Code:140001
• Bank Address: 5th Floor, KK Mall – Office Block, Stand No. 27395,

                                     Alick Nkhata Road, Lusaka, Zambia

Note: The document will be sent by email once the proof of payment has been ascertained.

1. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Monday, 23 November, 2026 at 12:00 pm, local time (CAT). Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID” and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below.

1. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.

1.  All Bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” of USD350,000

1.  Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

1. The site visit and pre-bidding meeting will be held on 28th October, 2026 at Nakonde One Stop Border Post in Nakonde district, Muchinga Province, starting at 10:00hrs.

1.  The address (es) referred to above is (are):

                             Office of the Procurement and Supplies Unit

     Clement Mukuka, Head of Procurement and Supplies Unit

     P.O. Box 31698, Nasser Road

     Postal Code:10101,

     Lusaka, Zambia

                             Telephone Number: +260-211-223617

                             Fax Number: +260-211-226673

                             Email Address: clement.mukuka@mcti.gov.zm   

                             Web site address: http://www.mcti.gov.zm