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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrastruc…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Technical Study on Climate-Smart Optimization and Greening of Digital Infrast…
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Zambia Name of Project: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-532719-CS-CQS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit for consulting services of undertaking a Technical Study of Climate-Smart Optimisation and Greening of Digital Infrastructure in Zambia. The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include assessing the current state of connectivity and recommend strategies for expansion to unserved and underserved areas, particularly those that are vulnerable to climate change and explore greening initiatives and technologies suitable for implementation that can be adopted to mitigate the vulnerability of digital infrastructure to climate-related hazards while also reducing its carbon footprint. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: http://dzap.grz.gov.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TORs_Tech-Study_Climate-Smart-Optimisation-and-Greening.pdf and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should clearly indicate the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open International Selection” through Consultant Qualification Based Selection (CQS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Tuesday 3rd March, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy to Assess Demand and Develop Detailed Designs for Last Mile Conne…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531012-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a survey of government sites to select at least 500 to be covered under the project. Further, it will include assessing existing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure at each site, identify hardware, cabling, and network configuration needs, evaluate physical layout and environmental conditions for LAN installation, generate geospatial and photographic documentation and provide site-specific recommendations for Campus coverage. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy for Demand Assessment and Detailed Designs for Last Mile Connecti…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531012-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a survey of government sites to select at least 500 to be covered under the project. Further, it will include assessing existing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure at each site, identify hardware, cabling, and network configuration needs, evaluate physical layout and environmental conditions for LAN installation, generate geospatial and photographic documentation and provide site-specific recommendations for Campus coverage. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy for Demand Assessment and Detailed Designs for Last Mile Connecti…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531012-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a survey of government sites to select at least 500 to be covered under the project. Further, it will include assessing existing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure at each site, identify hardware, cabling, and network configuration needs, evaluate physical layout and environmental conditions for LAN installation, generate geospatial and photographic documentation and provide site-specific recommendations for Campus coverage. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy for Demand Assessment and Detailed Designs for Last Mile Connecti…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531012-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct a Demand Assessment and Develop Detailed Designs for last mile connectivity for Public Institutions under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include conducting a survey of government sites to select at least 500 to be covered under the project. Further, it will include assessing existing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure at each site, identify hardware, cabling, and network configuration needs, evaluate physical layout and environmental conditions for LAN installation, generate geospatial and photographic documentation and provide site-specific recommendations for Campus coverage. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy Services for Social and Environmental Impact Assessments — Digita…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Social and Environmental Impact Assessments for Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531026-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct Social and Environmental Impact Assessments for Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include identifying potential environmental and social impacts at and around the proposed project sites. It also includes measures to mitigate the negative impacts and enhance the positive impacts of the work. The LOTS for the assignment are as shown below: Lots for the assignment | Lot 1 | Preparation of Environmental Project Briefs (EPBs) for expanding broadband coverage—2,000km of fibre in the backbone and regional networks | Lot 2 | Preparation of EPBs for last-mile connectivity—500 government institutions | Lot 3 | Preparation of EPBs for rolling out mobile broadband coverage—300 cell tower sites, internet exchange points (IXPs) and data caches Note: Consultants are free to express interest in both Lots, however, award will be on Lot-by-Lot basis. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657
Consultancy Services for Social and Environmental Impact Assessments — Digita…
DIGITAL ZAMBIA ACCELERATION PROJECT (DZAP REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) COUNTRY: Zambia NAME OF PROJECT: The Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: P505094 Name of Implementing Agency: Smart Zambia Institute (SZI) Assignment Title: Consultancy Services to Conduct Social and Environmental Impact Assessments for Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) Reference No.: ZM-SZ-531026-CS-QCBS Background The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) has received financing from the World Bank to accelerate countrywide digital transformation through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to use part of the proceeds of the credit to accelerate country-wide digital transformation under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to Conduct Social and Environmental Impact Assessments for Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP). The scope of the consulting services (“the Services”) include identifying potential environmental and social impacts at and around the proposed project sites. It also includes measures to mitigate the negative impacts and enhance the positive impacts of the work. The LOTS for the assignment are as shown below: Lots for the assignment | Lot 1 | Preparation of Environmental Project Briefs (EPBs) for expanding broadband coverage—2,000km of fibre in the backbone and regional networks | Lot 2 | Preparation of EPBs for last-mile connectivity—500 government institutions | Lot 3 | Preparation of EPBs for rolling out mobile broadband coverage—300 cell tower sites, internet exchange points (IXPs) and data caches Note: Consultants are free to express interest in both Lots, however, award will be on Lot-by-Lot basis. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be accessed from the following link: https://dzap.grz.gov.zm/?attachment_id=2018 and can also be obtained following written request to the address indicated below. The SZI now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI). Interested Consultants should submit EOI complete with information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the required Services (historical information and support documents such as brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications and number, names and positions of key staff (at this stage only those of the Directors and Principles of the firm should be submitted. Details of key staff that may potentially be proposed in future if the firm is shortlisted and invited to prepare and submit a proposal should not be submitted at this EOI and Short List Stage). Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications and experience. In doing so, the Consultants should indicate clearly the type of association – that is, if the association is in the form of a joint venture (JV) and / or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture will be required to submit a joint venture agreement and the firms forming the JV shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The firm will be selected using Open National Selection” through Quality Cost Based Selection (CQBS) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers - Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” Seventh edition, September 2025”. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours Central African Time (CAT) or by email. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form and deposited in the tender box at the address below (in person) or electronically submitted via the following link: [email protected] by Thursday, 19th February, 2026 at 10:00 hours CAT to the address indicated below: The National Coordinator Office of the President, E-Government Division, SMART Zambia Institute, Corner of Nationalist Road and Independence Avenue P.O. Box 31998, Lusaka, ZAMBIA. City: Lusaka ZIP Code:10101 Country: Zambia Telephone: +260-211-254478, 253438, 253652, 254599, 254657