Zambia Tender

ZAMBIA RAILWAYS LIMITED
A Member of Group of Companies
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
REFERENCE NO : ZRL/EOI/001/2022
TENDER TITLE : CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED
INSPECTION, DESIGN, TENDER DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF THE BOMBWE BRIDGE.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Zambia Railways Limited (the Client) was allocated funds from the Government of the Republic of
Zambia and intends to apply part of the funds to payments under the contract for Consultancy
Services for the Detailed Inspection, Design, Tender Document Preparation and Construction
Supervision of the Bombwe Bridge.
The existing bridge has outlived its design life and requires remedial actions to support train
operations in the interim. The consultant will be expected to undertake detailed inspections of
the existing bridge and propose appropriate short–term rehabilitation measures including their
cost estimates.
A detailed inspection of the existing substructures located next to the operational bridge
including the railway embankment approaches for a replacement bridge meant to link the
replacement bridge to the railway shall also undergo a detailed inspection to establish,
particularly the structural integrity of the reinforced concrete substructures. The Consultant will
also be expected to prepare detailed designs of the replacement bridge superstructure including
Bidding Documents for the construction of the replacement bridge. The consultant shall further
undertake the necessary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the project.
Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) now invites eligible consultants to express interest in
providing these services.
2.0 PROJECT BRIEF
The project is estimated to take thirty–three (33) months and consists of a five–span railway
bridge of approximately 75 m total length. The bridge is designed with substructures comprising
four reinforced concrete piers and abutments whose foundations are piled.
The consultancy services are envisaged to cover the following:

a) Detailed inspection of existing operational bridge
b) Detailed inspection of replacement bridge substructure and design of superstructure.
c) Preparation of Tender documents
d) Supervision of works for a replacement bridge
e) Post Construction services
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANTS
a. Team Leader
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with international experience as team leader /Senior Bridge Engineer in design
and/or supervision of railway bridges of which there must be at least one 80m Steel Railway
bridge. The proposed specialist shall have atleast 20 years of professional experience in the field
of assignment.
b. Bridge Design Engineer/Substructure
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in design of different types of bridges and culverts. The
proposed specialist shall have at least 15 years of professional experience in the field of
assignment.
c. Bridge Design Engineer/Superstructure
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in design of different types of railway bridges and culverts.
The proposed specialist shall have at least 10 years of professional experience in the field of
assignment.
d. Geomatic Engineer
The Proposed specialist must be a qualified surveyor with an educational background of
Bachelors’ degree in Geomatic Engineering or Land Surveying with at least 10 years of
professional experience in road/railway surveying, data computation, drawings production and
interpretation.
e. Railway Engineer
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in design of Railways. Experience of railway construction
supervision is preferable. The proposed specialist shall have at least 15 years of professional
experience in the field of assignment.
f. Environmentalist
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Environmental
Science /Engineering with proven experience in environmental assessment and mitigation with
specialized knowledge in safety issues in bridge projects. The proposed specialist shall have at
least 12 years of professional experience in the field of assignment.

g. Procurement Specialist
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Purchasing and
Supply, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent or Bachelor’s degree
in Engineering with extensive experience in preparation of bid documents for railway and bridge
projects with fair knowledge in international contract. Knowledge of Zambian Procurement law
is preferable. The proposed specialist shall have at least 10 years of professional experience in
the field of assignment.
h. Resident Engineer – Bridge
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in construction supervision of bridges of which there must
be at least one 80m long Steel girder bridge.
The proposed specialist shall have at least 15 years of professional experience in the field of
assignment.
i. Resident Engineer – Railway
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in construction supervision of railway.
The proposed specialist shall have at least 15 years of professional experience in the field of
assignment.
j. Quantity Surveyor
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Quantity Surveying
or Equivalent with experience in preparation of BOQ and Cost estimates for railway/road and
bridge projects, knowledge in Construction of bridges and railways. The proposed specialist shall
have at least 10 years of professional experience in the field of assignment
k. Geotechnical Engineer
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Geotechnical
Engineering or Equivalent with experience of Geotechnical study, analysis, and testing of soil
samples for rail/road and bridge works. The proposed specialist shall have at least 10 years of
professional experience in the field of assignment.
l. Construction Planner
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Equivalent with proven experience in construction planning and execution of railway bridges.
The proposed specialist shall have at least 10 years of professional experience in the field of
assignment.
m. Hydrologist/Hydraulic Engineer
The Proposed specialist must have an educational background of Bachelor in Engineering (Civil)
or Science with experience of field Hydrology, for bridge design and analysis of hydrological
conditions. The proposed specialist shall have at least 10 years of professional experience in the
field of assignment.

4.0 ELIGIBILITY
The Expression of Interest is to both Local and International Consultancy firms. The
international consultancy firms shall comply with section 113 (d) of the Zambia Public
Procurement Regulations of 2022 which mandates them to partner with Citizen Bidders.(Citizen
and Local Bidders must be registered Members of the Engineering Institution of Zambia–EIZ)
Interested consultants / partnerships must provide information indicating that they are qualified to
perform the services (proof of company registration, valid tax compliance certificates, brochures,
description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate
skills among staff, etc.) and additional information as mentioned below:
a) Name, address, telephone ,fax numbers and email address
b) Organization Structure of the firm
c) Present work load(amount and type of work, country and assignment and experts
deployed)
d) Any other details deemed fit to enable the Client to appreciate their relevant capability.
5.0 SUBMISSION
Expressions of Interest clearly marked “CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE
DETAILED INSPECTION, DESIGN, TENDER DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF THE BOMBWE BRIDGE–ZRL/EOI/001/2022”
must be submitted to Zambia Railways Limited addressed to the Manager Procurement and
Supplies, corner of Ghana and Buntungwa avenue, P.O Box 80935, Kabwe, Zambia on or before
5th September 2022 at 10:30hrs Local time.
Expressions of Interest can also be accessed on the Zambia Railways website www.zrl.com.zm
and https://sararail.org.
For any Clarifications email mehetabel.mumbwala@zrl.com.zm and
sampaya.sankombo@zrl.com.zm
Manager Procurement and Supplies
Zambia Railways Limited