Procurement of three light trucks for textbook distribution — Zanzibar Quality Improvement in Basic Education Project

• The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, represented by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Zanzibar Improving Quality of Basic Education Project (P178157). Subsequently, ZIQUE intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to cover eligible payments under the contract for which this bid request (RFB) is issued.

• Now, the Zanzibar Improving Quality of Basic Education (ZIQUE) Project, on behalf of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, invites sealed Bids for supplying three (3 cargo trucks (light Trucks) for distributing textbooks in Pemba and Unguja as per specifications/requirements.

• A complete set of the bidding documents (in English) is available to interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a request to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Tanzanian Shillings Two Hundred Thousand Only (TZS 200,000.00). The payment method will be by Bank through the control number by requesting it from this email: [email protected] and [email protected]. Or contact the Secretariat at room # 26 at the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Mazizini.

• The bidding document will be shared through email after proving that payment has been made for the purchase of the bidding document. Please note that the Proof of payment should be enclosed on the first page of the bid submission envelope.

• All Quotations in one original plus one (1) copy, properly filled in and enclosed in plain envelopes marked “SUPPLY OF BRAND NEW THREE (3 VEHICLES): LIGHT TRUCKS FOR DISTRIBUTING TEXT BOOKS” must be delivered to the Procurement Management Unit Located at the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Mazizini Area at room No. 26.

• All Bidder must be accompanied by a bid security (Bank guarantee) of Tanzania Shillings 2,500,000.00 each in an acceptable form in the amount of the Banker’s cheque or Bank guarantee valid for twenty-eight (28) calendar days beyond the bid validity period, i.e. 148 calendar days after the bid’s submission deadline marked “Procurement of THREE (3 VEHICLES): LIGHT TRUCKS FOR DISTRIBUTING TEXT BOOKS” TENDER No. TZ -MOEVT-492753-GO-RFB at room number #26.

• Bids shall be submitted physically or through courier services such as DHL before Tuesday, 28th May 2025 at 10.00 am and shall be opened promptly thereafter in public at 10:10 am.

• Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

Principle secretary

Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Mazizini Area. Nyerere Road.

P.O Box 394,

ZANZIBAR