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Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to conduct on-site independent verification of mini-grid projects, financial audits/spot checks and socio-economic impact assessment in Zambia

Last update: Apr 30, 2026 Last update: Apr 30, 2026

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Location:Zambia
Zambia
Category:Consulting services
Status:Awarded
Sectors:Energy, Financial Services & Audit
Languages:English
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Organisation
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Jan 23, 2026

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Objectives: Establish a non-exclusive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide independent verification of UEF-funded mini-grid projec...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible organisations: consulting, engineering, or audit firms (private, public or government‑owned legal entities), or joint ventures/consortia with legal capacity to contract. Mandatory location/presence: proven operational presence and prior experience in Zambia (office or local partnership) and ability to deploy staff and resources across rural Zambian project sites. Minimum operational existence: 5 years as an organisation. Minimum ...

Description

Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to conduct on-site independent verification of mini-grid projects, financial audits/spot checks and socio-economic impact assessment in Zambia

Reference: RFQ/2026/61065
Beneficiary countries or territories: Zambia
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 22-Jan-2026
Deadline on: 13-Feb-2026 12:00 (GMT 0.00)

Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to conduct on-site independent verification of mini-grid projects, financial audits/spot checks and socio-economic impact assessment in Zambia

Reference: RFQ/2026/61065
Beneficiary countries or territories: Zambia
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 22-Jan-2026
Deadline on: 04-Feb-2026 12:00 (GMT 0.00)

Description

Tender description: Request for Quotation (RFQ) to establish Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to conduct on-site independent verification of mini-grid projects, financial audits/spot checks and socio-economic impact assessment in Zambia. IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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About the Sectors

Energy

Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.


Key areas:
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy production
  • Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
  • Power generation and energy supply solutions

Financial Services & Audit

Covers financial, banking, insurance, investment, and audit services related to the management, transfer, and oversight of financial resources.


Key areas:
  • Financial services, banking, and insurance
  • Accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
  • Investment, capital markets, and financial inclusion

Locations

Zambia

Zambia’s development strategy emphasises transport corridors, power generation and mining-linked infrastructure to support economic diversification and regional trade. Investments in hydropower, road upgrades and cross-border rail links aim to strengthen Zambia’s role as a Southern African logistics node. Following recent debt restructuring efforts, maintaining fiscal discipline and improving public investment governance are key to sustaining infrastructure expansion and enhancing private sector confidence.

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