1. About Plan International

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active globally in more than 75 countries.
We work alongside children, young people, our supporters and partners to tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity as we strive to advance children’s rights and equality for girls all over the world. As We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
Plan International has worked in Zambia since 1996 and currently working in over 46 communities. It has its Country Office in Lusaka and Program Area Offices (PAs) in Central, Luapula and Eastern Provinces. The organization is guided by a Country Strategy (CS) 2022 – 2026, which outlines Plan International Zambia’s programmatic ambitions with a specific focus on SOYEE, IQE, SRHR and ECD. Gender, child protection, influencing, and climate change remain cross cutting issues. The CS has a specific focus vulnerable and excluded children particularly adolescent girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind.

It is against this background that the Plan International Zambia invites bids for the supply and installation of 10 solar powered water pumps in the following schools in Chembe, and Mansa Districts of Luapula Province

1. Kale combined School
2. Lubende Combined School
3. Mwanguni Combined School
4. Fimpulu Combined School
5. Matanda Combined School
6. Twatasha Primary School
7. Bahati Primary School
8. Mushingwa Primary School
9. Lukola Primary School
10. Musendeka Primary School

2. Sites Visits.

All prospective bidders will be required to conduct a mandatory site visit at their own cost on the following dates and locations.

• Kale Combine School, Bahati Primary school, Musendeka Primary school, Twatasha Primary school, and Lubende Combined school (10th February 2025)
• Mushingwa Primary School, Lukola Primary, Fimpulu Combined School, and Mwanguni Combined school (11th February 2025)
• Matanda Combined School (12th February 2025)

The meeting point is at Plan International Mansa Office located at Plot No 1030 Chitimukulu Road, Mansa at 09: 00hrs on the date highlighted above.

** Note that this is not a Looted Tender

3. Specifications

Specification for the solar water pumps are attached in the link

4. How to submit your bids.

All prospective bidders should provide the following documentations:

• Quotation / Offer in Zambian Kwacha
• ZRA registration certificate; valid tax clearance certificate
• PACRA company registration certificate with form III indicating shareholding structure.
• ZPPA supplier registration certificate.
• Supplier Questionnaire Form-Annex 1
• At least three traceable references for similar work from reputable organisation/NGO’s/INGO’s
• Litigation status, indicating no pending litigation that would negatively affect the execution of these works.

All submission for this tender should be addressed to:

The Supply Chain & Administration Manager
Plan International Zambia
St Eugene Office Park, Plot: #2866
Ibex Hill, Off Leopards Hill Road
Private Bag 518X RW

Submissions should be emailed to planzamtenders@plan-international.org before 17: 00hrs CAT on 18th February 2025. Any submission received after the deadline will not be considered.

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