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 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.” 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; Refurbishing of the existing 2No. Border Office Administration Blocks; Construction of additional 2No. three storey Office Blocks; Construction of Fire and Rescue Facility; Construction of Three (3No.) Medium-Cost Housing Units with Associated External Works; Construction of a Business Centre (Shop and Restaurant); Construction of a covered passenger Scanning Area; Supply and Installation of the Sewer Treatment Plant Supply and Installation of a Roof-Top Solar System Construction of a Security Dog Kennel; Construction of a Water Purification and Distribution System; Construction of traffic circle and at least 400m of road works; Concrete driveways, walkways and parking areas; and Other border support infrastructure and external reticulations for services. The intended completion period is 18 months 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. 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-pri