Latest Zambia Defence Tenders

8 live tenders, updated daily.

Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 8 live Defence tenders from Zambia. One was added since this time last week. Buyers publishing the most of these tenders at the moment include Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited and Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited. Many of these tenders are classified under Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Waterproof clothing (18221000) and Protective headgear (18444000). 7 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 8 Oct 2026.

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Defence and security tenders in Zambia

Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.

Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Zambia tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.

Bidding in Zambia

Zambia's public procurement is regulated by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA), which also runs the government's electronic procurement system. Notices are in English, and your key account manager can explain ZPPA supplier registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zambia Defence Tenders

How many Zambia Defence tenders are open right now?

Tender Impulse lists 8 open Zambia Defence tenders. Of these, 1 was published in the last seven days, and 7 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.

Which organisations issue Zambia Defence tenders?

Buyers with the most open Zambia Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Limited and Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.

Which CPV codes are used in Zambia Defence tenders?

The CPV codes that appear most often in open Zambia Defence tenders are Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Waterproof clothing (18221000) and Protective headgear (18444000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.

Who regulates Defence tenders in Zambia?

Zambian Defence tenders are regulated by the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA), which also runs the government's electronic procurement system. Ministries, councils, state-owned enterprises and statutory bodies all tender, including the Zambia Revenue Authority, ZESCO, the Road Transport and Safety Agency and the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company.

What language are Defence tenders in Zambia published in?

Zambian Defence tenders are published in English, so foreign suppliers can read notices without translation. ZPPA operates supplier registration, and a Tender Impulse key account manager can explain how it works; subscribers can also request bid documents, receive daily alerts by keyword and CPV code and review contract awards.

What do Zambia defence tenders usually cover?

Zambia defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.

Can foreign suppliers bid on Zambia defence contracts?

Zambia defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.

What makes Zambia defence tenders different from other public tenders?

Zambia defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.

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