Habitat for Humanity

LOT 4:Tender for the Construction of School and Health Facility Ablution Blocks at Twafwane Primary School and Makululu Mini Hospital, Kabwe District

Habitat for HumanityCentralformal/ professionalK0
Posted: 6/23/2026 • Closes: 7/23/2026

Job Description

Tender for the Construction of School and Health Facility Ablution Blocks at Twafwane Primary School and Makululu Mini Hospital, Kabwe District1.INTRODUCTIONHabitat for Humanity Zambia is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organisation founded in 1984 and currently operates in three provinces, namely Lusaka, Central and the Copperbelt. The organisation has been responding mainly to shelter needs and related issues, such as water and sanitation, to serve the most vulnerable families living in marginalised peri-urban communities within the three provinces. HFH Zambia, through the SCALING UP ACCESS TO IMPROVED ACCESS TO WASH SERVICES THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN MODELS IN MAKULULU AND KATONDO INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS project, is is promoting water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in selected schools and health facilities around Kabwe district2.DELIVERY APPROACHHabitat for Humanity Zambia promotes a community-driven approach involving multistakeholder including the local authority (Council), District Education Board (DEBS), District health office, health post management, schools management, and community members and their leadership across all stages of the project;design, planning, implementation, monitoring and close out. This ensures the development of local capacities in the quality delivery of the product to the satisfaction of end users and the funding agencies.3. BID OBJECTIVE Habitat for Humanity Zambia is now inviting bids from its intrested bidders for the construction of1. School – male (4wc), female (4wc) & staff mini ablution block at Twafwane primary School. 2. Health facility – male patient (5wc) & female patient (7wc) at Makululu Mini Hospital. This includes; i) Substructure works: Excavations, concrete and blockwork works, soakaway stone installations, septic tank and soakaway construction ii) Superstructure works: slab concrete works, blockwork works, Lintel construction works, steel purlins and roofing sheets installations, electricals, iron Mongery fittings, water supply and Plumbing fittings (toilets, urinals & shower) and Finishes i.e Plastering, floor screed/terrazzo floor, half rough cast and half painting. Note! The school ablutions, learners, and staff shall be serviced by the same septic tank and soakaway. The health ablutions for male and female patients shall be serviced by the  existing septic tank and soakaway at the facility. 4.LOCATION MAKULULU MINI HOSPITAL (-14.446880 28.390351) AND TWAFWANE PRIMARY SCHOOL (-14.452668 28.475575)5. General Eligibility and Compliance-The Bidder is required to possess the following;Signed cover letter and financial proposalValid National Council for Construction (NCC) Certificate (Category B or C)Valid Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) Registration CertificatePACRA Registration CertificateValid Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board Certificate Valid Tax Clearance Certificate Valid Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) / Engineering Registration Board (ERB) LicenseCompany profile with physical addressThree (3) most recent stamped bank statements (last three months)Detailed Method StatementProject implementation schedule (including Gantt chart)Personnel, Experience and Equipment-- Bidders must demonstrate availability of qualified personnel:•   Registered Water/Civil Engineer (EIZ/ERB certified)•  Minimum: Diploma/Degree•  At least 2 years’ experience•   Plumber – Minimum 3 years’ experience•  Electrician – Minimum 3 years’ experience•  Building foreman-(bricklayer laying & plastering, building works supervision related qualification) with 3 years of work experience(Attach CVs and supporting qualifications for all personnel)6. Experience Bidders must provide evidence of similar completed projects, including:• Completion certificates• Contract award letters• Purchase orders7. Equipment•  Truck 4x4 able to access muddy roads•  Plate compactor• Poker vibrator• Portable Genset•  Necessary general construction tools (wheelbarrows, shovels, etc)(Proof of ownership or valid lease agreements must be provided).Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits to familiarize themselves with site conditionsAll costs related to the site visit shall be borne by the bidder.8. Bid Submission RequirementsAll bids must:•  Be addressed to the Chairperson, Procurement Committee• Be submitted in a sealed envelope•  Include a non-returnable USB flash drive with soft copies of all documents•  Be deposited in the Tender Box at:Habitat for Humanity Zambia National OfficePlot 488A, Twin Palms RoadKabulonga, LusakaEnvelope Marking:Tender for the Construction of School and Health Facility Ablution Blocks at Twafwane Primary School and Makululu Mini Hospital, Kabwe District.9. Submission Deadline and Bid OpeningSubmission Deadline and Bid Opening• Submission Deadline: Wednesday, 8th July 2026 at 10:00 AM• Bid Opening: Wednesday, 8th July 2026 at 10:15 AM• Venue: HFHZ National Office Plot 488A, Twin Palms Road  Kabulonga, LusakaAll bids must be priced in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) and include all applicable taxes.10. Site Visit Bidders are encouraged to correctly complete the bid submission register upon bid submission, non-compliant submissions will be disqualified. 11. Contract AwardThe successful bidder will receive a formal Contract Agreement for review and signing upon award notification.12. Project DurationThe project shall be completed within four (4) months from the date of contract signing.13. Access to Detailed DocumentsDetailed TORS, Schedule of Materials, and technical drawings can be requested via:📧 Procurement@habitatzam.org.zm14. DisclaimerHabitat for Humanity Zambia reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not obligated to accept the lowest or any submission.
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