Invitation to Bid (ITB) Re-Advertised

Job description

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS operates in more than 100 countries, delivering programs in emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and social development.

CRS Zambia invites eligible and qualified vendors to submit bids under its Emergency Response Programme for the following procurements:

Lot 2: Drilling of One (1) Borehole at Kazembe Camp, Lumezi District (ITB Ref: ZM8911)

Key Dates

Issue Date: 18^th May 2026

Closing Date: 29^th  May 2026 at 10:00 hrs. CAT

Access to ITB Document

Bids must be submitted electronically via email to: tenders.zambia@crs.org (Use the same email for clarification requests.)

Submission Details

29 May 2026 at 10:00 hrs. CAT

Late submissions will not be considered.

Detailed submission instructions, including required documentation, format, and bid validity, will be provided in the ITB document.

Important Conditions

Alternative bids are not permitted unless explicitly stated in the ITB document.

CRS reserves the right to verify all submitted information and conduct due diligence prior to award.

All detailed requirements, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures will be outlined in the full ITB document provided upon request.

Local Capacity Consideration (Borehole Drilling)

CRS encourages participation from bidders with demonstrated operational presence and capacity in Eastern Province to support timely and efficient implementation under emergency response conditions.

Addressed To

The Country Manager

Catholic Relief Services – Zambia

Plot No. 25215, Kumoyo Road, Pope Square

P.O. Box 38086, Lusaka, Zambia

Disclaimer

CRS Zambia reserves the right to accept or reject any bid in whole or in part without assigning any reason and without incurring any liability to the affected bidder(s). Issuance of this advert does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. All procurement processes will be conducted in a fair, transparent, and competitive manner.