Opportunities for Zambian SMEs in Mining. A 2025 Guide.
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Zambia’s mining sector continues to grow, with ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc offering valuable opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to get involved in equipment supply and exploration services.
These opportunities are especially suited for SMEs with limited capital, looking to tap into the growing demand for mining supplies. Below, we provide a snapshot of the key ZCCM tenders available in 2025, along with important metrics to help you understand the potential value of these contracts.
Why These Opportunities Are Ideal for SMEs
Affordable Tender Fees: The participation fees for these tenders are between 500 ZMW and 1,000 ZMW, making them accessible for smaller companies.
Small Quantities: Many of the tenders require the supply of small quantities of equipment, such as core boxes and mobile phones, which reduces the risk for SMEs.
Local Sourcing Priority: Zambian government policies prioritize local suppliers in the mining sector, giving a clear advantage to SMEs with local content.
Diverse Tender Categories: The range of tenders includes both goods and services, from stationery to SSL certificates, providing opportunities for a variety of SMEs to participate.
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Snapshot of Key Procurement Opportunities
ZCCM-IH/036/2025 – Supply of Core Boxes
Quantity: 228 units
Estimated Value: 2,000,000 - 3,000,000 ZMW
Publication Date: May 19, 2025
Tender Deadline: May 4, 2025
2. ZCCM-IH/019/2025 – Provision of SSL Certificates
Quantity: Not Applicable
Estimated Value: 500,000 - 1,000,000 ZMW
Publication Date: February 14, 2025
Tender Deadline: February 10, 2025
How to Leverage These Opportunities
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These include equipment supply contracts that are a great fit for SMEs.
Our goal is to provide timely insights and help you identify which contracts are best suited for your business profile.
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