Extended Deadline -Tender for the Supply and Delivery of 1,123 Double Thick Closed Fleece Blankets

1. ABOUT PLAN INTERNATIONAL

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation committed to advancing children’s rights and promoting equality for girls. Our work is focused on creating lasting change through the following key areas:

– Empowering children, young people, and communities to address the root causes of discrimination against girls, exclusion, and vulnerability.

– Driving change in policies and practices at local, national, and global levels, leveraging our reach, expertise, and deep understanding of the challenges children face.

– Collaborating with children and communities to prepare for and respond to crises, enabling them to overcome adversity.

– Supporting children’s safe and successful progression from birth to adulthood.

Since 1996, Plan International Zambia has been working across the country, with a presence in Lusaka, Central (Kabwe, Chibombo, Chisamba, and Kapiri), Luapula (Mansa, Chembe, Chiengi, Milenge and Lunga), Eastern (Petauke, Vubwi, Chadiza, Mambwe, and Chipata), and Southern (Gwembe, Sinazongwe, and Zimba) provinces.
Our bold ambition is to ensure that vulnerable and excluded children, especially adolescent girls, reach their full potential. This goal is guided by our Country Strategic Plan (2022-2026), which focuses on key areas including Education, Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Health and Nutrition, Livelihood and Resilience, Climate Change, Humanitarian Emergencies, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion, and Protection from Violence.
Plan International Zambia strives to be recognised as the go-to organisation for girls’ rights in the country.

2. OUR CORE VALUES
We Strive for Lasting Impact:
We aim to create significant and lasting change in the lives of children and young people, ensuring equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused, and innovative in our work.
We Are Open and Accountable:
We foster a culture of trust, both within and outside the organisation, by being open, honest, and transparent. We hold ourselves and others accountable for our decisions and their impact, ensuring we follow through on our commitments.
We Are Inclusive and Empowering:
We respect and appreciate the diversity of all people, actively challenging inequality in both our programmes and workplace. We support children, girls, and young people to build confidence and take control of their own lives. We empower our staff to excel and reach their full potential.
We Work Well Together:
Collaboration is key to our success. We work effectively with colleagues, sponsors, donors, and partners to achieve shared goals. Together, we create and implement solutions with children, girls, young people, communities, and partners across Plan International.

It is against this background that the Plan International Zambia invites bids for the supply and delivery of 1,123 double thick, closed double fleece blankets

3. SPECIFICATIONS OF ITEM

All prospective bidders are expected to provide bid that meet the following specification

• Double thick, closed double fleece blankets
• Dull colours
• Double (85”x90”) Size

** Note that a pictorial sample for the double thick, closed double fleece blankets is attached in the link Pictorial Sample.   Shortlisted vendor will be expected to provide a physical sample of the double thick, closed double fleece blankets.

4. DELIVERY

The successful bidder shall be expected to deliver the double thick, closed double fleece blankets at Plan International Mansa Office located at Plot No 1030 Chitimukulu Road, Mansa with three weeks of contract award. Therefore, bidders are expected to consider delivery related costs in their submission.

5.  HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFER/BIDS

All prospective bidders should provide the following documentations:

– Offer/Quotation in Zambia Kwacha

– Successful completion of at least two (2) contracts with reputable organizations/NGOs involving the supply of bedsheets, blankets, or related bedding items such as mattress covers, duvets, or comforters, each serving a similar purpose in providing comfort and bedding solutions. The documentary evidence shall comprise: a copy of both LPO/ contract together with its proof of delivery document such as a copy of a signed Delivery Note, or completion certificate(s) or payment certificate(s), or Payment vouchers, and/or goods received notes (GRN) from the previous clients. Failure to provide proof of delivery for an LPO /contract will not be counted as experience. References maybe contacted for due diligence.

– Bid Validity 120 Days
– ZPPA supplier registration
– Company registration certificate with form III indicating shareholding structure.
– VAT tax registration/clearance certificate
– Litigation status indicating supplier has no pending litigation that would negatively affect the execution of this contract.
– Mandatory supplier questionnaire form (Link)

All submission for this tender should be addressed to:

The Supply Chain & Administration Manager
Plan International Zambia
St Eugene Office Park, Plot: #2866
Ibex Hill, Off Leopards Hill Road
Private Bag 518X RW

Submissions should be planzamtenders@plan-international.org  before 17: 00hrs CAT on 15th April 2025. Any submission received after the deadline will not be considered.

“Women-owned, led and influenced companies’ are encouraged to participate this tender.”