DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Non-Consulting Services (Single Stage – Two Envelope) Purchaser: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Country: Zambia Name of Project: Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Contract Title: Pre-Purchase of Bulk Dedicated International Bandwidth Capacity for Government: 1) LOT 1: Supply and Delivery of Primary International Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network 2) LOT 2: Supply and Delivery of Secondary (Redundant) International Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network Grant No.: P505094 RFB Reference No.: ZM-SZ-547791-NC-RFB Issued on: 20th May, 2026 1. The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received grant financing from the International Development Association of the World Bank towards the cost for the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and Smart Zambia Institute intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for the pre-purchase of internet capacity. 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, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit. 2. The Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Provision of International Internet Capacity. The services will be delivered nationwide across Zambia. The required Internet capacity is structured into two (2) Lots as follows: 1) LOT 1: Supply and Delivery of Primary International Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network 2) LOT 2: Supply and Delivery of Secondary (Redundant) International Internet Capacity (Internet Protocol Transit) for One Government Network 3. Bidders may submit proposals for one or both lots; bid evaluation and award will be

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OP00445645

Zambiaservices

Procurement of Communication Specialist Consultant

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Republic of Zambia Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) – Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) for Individual Consultants (IC) Selection Open Market Approach Name of Project: Zambia Devolution Support Programme Project ID No: P178492 Activity Description / Name of Assignment: Selection of an Individual Consultant (IC) for the Communication Specialist (CS) Position Activity Number: ZM-MLGRD-488207-CS-CQS Source of financing: World Bank, Zambia Devolution Support Programme Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$210m for the Zambia Devolution Support Program (ZDSP). The ZDSP is a 5-year program from 2023 to 2028. The ZDSP intends to strengthen the financing, institutional performance, and accountability of Local Authorities (LAs) in Zambia. US$195m is for a Program for Results (PforR) program and US$15m is for an Investment Project Financing (IPF). The ZDSP is implemented by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD). The MLGRD has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to implement the project. The PIU reports to the Director Planning. The MLGRD now requires to select a Communications Specialist under the PIU. Brief Description of the responsibilities for the Communication Specialist (CS) The CS will work in collaboration with the Programme Unit and Public Relations Unit of the MLGRD to develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach, social media content creation and communication that highlights the developments and achievements of the ZDSP implementation in the Local Authorities. The CS will be required to maintain a detailed knowledge of the programme guidelines, policies, strategies and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments. Detailed description and scope of work (Terms of Reference) can be obtained from the address indicated belo

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OP00443401

Zambiaservices

Technical Assistance to Review and propose amendment of Maritime Act

Ministry of Transport and Logistics

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST-CONSULTING SERVICES FIRMS (OPEN NATIONAL) Country: Zambia Name of Project: Transport Corridors for Economic Resilience Assignment Title: Technical Assistance to Review and propose amendment of Maritime Act Credit No. E2930 Ref. No. MTOL-458690-CS-INDV The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, 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 the engagement of a specialised consulting firm to undertake the Review and Revision of Zambia Inland Waterways and Shipping Laws. The consulting services ("the Services") will involve a comprehensive review of the existing Inland Waters Shipping Act Cap. 466 of 1961 and the Merchant Shipping (Temporary Provisions) Act Cap. 468 of 1969. The objective is to formulate a new, consolidated Act that replaces these two pieces of legislation, ensuring alignment with international maritime and shipping conventions (such as the IMO) and providing a regulatory framework and supports maritimes safety, security, environmental protection, and economic growth. Key activities include conducting a gap analysis of existing legislation and institutional setups, benchmarking against best practices, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and drafting the new Act along with an explanatory memorandum and necessary regulatory frameworks (Statutory Instruments). The period for the consulting services shall be Six (6) months. For additional information, kindly refer to the Terms of Reference, which can be requested from the email address provided below or can be obtained from the following website : https://www.motl.gov.zm The Ministry of Transport and Logistics now invites eligible consulting firms ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Consultancy Services. Interested Consultants (Open National) should provide informatio

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OP00443255

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