Introduction
Zambia has issued another contract award under the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods for Human Capital Project, reinforcing institutional capacity and learning environments across program sites. The contract, valued at ZMW 1.28 million, has been awarded to Wasima Traders Limited and was officially published on 21 January 2026.
Contract Details
The award falls under Project ID P181391, supported by IDA Credit No. E3020, and was procured using the Request for Bids (RFB) method in line with public procurement guidelines.
Contract value: ZMW 1,275,768
Contract duration: 10 weeks
Scope: Procurement and supply of furniture
Procuring entity: Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS), Zambia
Bid reference: ZM-MCDSS SCT-490343-GO-RFB
The furniture supplies will support operational offices, training centres, and learning facilities under the human capital programme.
Awarded Supplier
The contract was awarded to Wasima Traders Limited, a Lusaka-based supplier. The company submitted a responsive bid, with the evaluated and signed contract price confirmed at ZMW 1.28 million, meeting all technical and financial requirements.Project Significance
While modest in value, this awarded tender plays a complementary role in improving the effectiveness of Zambia’s girls’ education and women’s empowerment initiatives. Adequate furniture and functional workspaces are essential for training delivery, programme management, and service provision, directly supporting project implementation outcomes.The contract also demonstrates the government’s continued use of transparent procurement processes for goods supply under donor-funded social sector projects.
Conclusion
Following the award notification issued on 13 January 2026, delivery is expected to commence promptly to meet the 10-week contract timeline. The award highlights ongoing procurement activity in Zambia’s public sector and the steady flow of government contracts supporting human capital development.
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