Tender details
The Zambezi River Authority (“the Authority”) has set aside funds to purchase various Laboratory Equipment during the 2025 financial year and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the contracts for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment for Zambezi River Authority.
The Authority is a corporate body jointly and equally owned by the Governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe (“Contracting States”) and is mandated with the management of the Kariba Complex and the stretch of the Zambezi River (from Kazungula to Luangwa in Zambia and from Kazungula to Kanyemba in Zimbabwe) forming a common border between the two Contracting States.
The Authority hereby invites sealed bids from eligible and experienced bidders registered in both Zambia and Zimbabwe for the supply and delivery of laboratory equipment, as specified in the Request for Bids (RfB) and summarized in the schedule of requirements outlined below.
| N° | Description of Goods | Quantity | Lot Number | |
| 1. | ICP-OES System with installation and commissioning | Lot | Lot 1 | |
| 2. | Discrete Analyzer | 01 | Lot 2 | |
| 3 | Multiparameter Equipment | 02 | Lot 2 | |
| 4 | UV Digester for Metalyser | 01 | Lot 2 | |
| 5 | Oil in water Analyser | 01 | Lot 2 | |
| 6 | Water Purification System | 01 | Lot 3 | |
| 7 | Vertical Loading autoclave, 50L Capacity | 01 | Lot 3 | |
| 8 | Portable Incubator | 01 | Lot 3 | |
| 9 | Samplers | 03 | Lot 3 | |
| 10 | Teflon Bailers | 02 | Lot 3 | |
| 11 | Sechi Disks | 02 | Lot 3 |
Bidders are encouraged to submit offers for one or more lots, as participation in multiple lots is permitted.
The bidding process will be conducted through Open National Competitive Bidding in accordance with the Authority’s Procurement Policy and Procedures. A complete set of tender documents is available on the Authority’s website at www.zambezira.org and may also be requested via email at Procurement@zambezira.org. For further inquiries, please contact the Authority at +260 211 227970/3
BID SUBMISSION
Bidders shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of their bids. All bids must be deposited in the Tender Box located at both the Harare and Lusaka offices, at the following addresses:
Lusaka Office Ground Floor Reception Area, Kariba House, 32 Cha Cha Cha Road Lusaka on or before 12th September 2025, 15:00 hours Local Time,And Harare Office,4th Floor, Club Chambers, Corner of Nelson Mandela Avenue and 3rd Street, Harare, Zimbabwe on or before 12th September 2025, 15:00 hours Local Time in a sealed envelope clearly marked “TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT FOR ZAMBEZI RIVER AUTHORITY Telegraphic and telefax offers will not be accepted.
Bids must be addressed to:
The Chief Executive
Zambezi River Authority
Kariba House, 32 Cha Cha Cha Road, Lusaka, Zambia
LATE BIDS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Att: Manager Procurement