Background

Therefore, the project intends to procure and distribute goats to selected beneficiaries who are SP alumni to promote small livestock production as a sustainable income generating activity. Young people especially women will be supported with a sustainable income stream through skills-building in Goat’s production enterprise. The activity will support the formation of livestock farmer groups (cluster of 20 people) who will be supported with skills development in small livestock production, entrepreneurship, and business management skills. The target groups will further be supported with seed capital for each 4 Goats per person. A Pass-on the Gift Concept will be used to promote sustainability of this activity.

The activity is designed around three interlinked and mutually supportive components which will contribute to the overall objective of the project:

1) Young people especially Young Women build on and develop their skills for self-employment opportunities for sustained livelihood.

2) Young livestock farmers have improved access to markets

3) families adopt positive norms and practices supporting young people especially young women self-employment opportunities.

Bid Items

Supply and delivery of 710 goats

- 30 Males( Bucks)

- 680 Females( Does)

- The goats must be supplied at full maturity age (mating age) but not over grown

- A Quarantine Period will be required depending of Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock Guidance (Between 14 – 21 Days)

Delivery Points

- Chadiza- Naviruli, Zemba, Manje, Khumba, Kandabwako & Kabvumo Communities.

Scope Of work

Scope of work

Supply and delivery 710(680 Does and 30 bucks)
Breed – Local or crossed breed suitable for Eastern Province
Age – 6 to 10 months old, healthy and of breeding age
Health Status- Free from disease and physical deformities
Vaccinated against common goats’ disease (provide veterinary health certificate)
Inspected and approved by certified veterinary officer before delivery and after)
Delivery points – Khumba, Manje, Zemba, Kandabwako, Kabvumo and Naviruli
Provide information on basic handling
Provide signed delivery notes, inspection certificate and proof of vaccination for all goats delivered.

Delivery Points

Chadiza- Naviruli, Zemba, Manje, Khumba, Kandabwako & Kabvumo Communities.

Expected Deliverables

Goats supplied in full quantity and quality as specified
Veterinary health certificate for all goats
Deliver reports signed by projects beneficiaries

Evaluation Criteria:

Administrative requirements and statutory obligations ( Pass/Fail)

Company profiles (clearly indicating the current physical address, contact telephone number and valid email address of business)
Certificate of business registration/incorporation with Form III indicating shareholding structure.
valid tax clearance certificate
Bid validity 120 days
ZPPA
Valid Workman’s compensation certificate
Litigation status indicating supplier has no pending litigation that would negatively affect the execution of this contract. This shall be provided by a registered legal practitioner or attorney. A written statement by the bidder himself shall not be accepted. Non- compliance with this requirement will result into disqualification of the bid
Mandatory Questionnaire Form link

Failure to submit all documents above will lead to disqualification

Technical Requirements (70 POINTS)

Relevant experience with in supply and delivery of Goats. Bidders should have completed orders of similar nature and size completed in last 3-4 years. This information should be supported with evidence documents. The documentary evidence shall comprise: copy of verifiable contracts/LPOs together with its corresponding proof of performance such as, Payment Voucher for Invoice(s), or copy of signed payment certificates from the previous clients. Bidders must provide referees contact details (phone number and email) who maybe contacted as part of the due diligence process. (20pts)

Vendors must submit a Clear plan for Quarantine, all relevant Vaccinations and stress management during transportation (20pts)
Schedule of works (20pts)
After-sales support (10pts)

Proposal (30 POINTS)

Price Competitiveness (30pts)

Bidders Should clearly indicate costs break down- Quarantine, Supply & Delivery to Stated delivery points. Submissions will be subjected to competitive pricing relative to scope and market rate as well as budget clarity & justification. Bidders must show Clear breakdown of costs and ensure that estimates align with the supply and delivery of the goats.

How to Apply

Terms of Reference are available link

Contract draft is available link

All company submissions should be addressed to:

The Supply Chain & Administration Manager

Plan International Zambia

St Eugene Office Park, Plot: #2866

Ibex Hill, Off Leopards Hill Road

Private Bag 518X RW

Lusaka, Zambia

Please send your bid applications to Planzamtenders@plan-international.org , By 17:00hrs, 10thApril, 2026 local time and any bids received after this time and date will not be accepted.

All clarifications must be sent to Theresa.nguni@plan-international.org by Friday 03^th April 2026at 17:00hrs. Responses to the clarifications will be sent to all bidders by Monday 6th April, 2026 at 17:00hrs. This email address should strictly be used for clarifications only. No bid submissions to this email for clarifications will be accepted.

NB: Only Short-Listed bidders will be contacted for follow up processes.

Plan International Zambia

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