14/05/2026
Tenders can transform a small business. ๐ผ
But most women-owned businesses miss out, not because they are not good enough, but because their documents are not in order.
Here is exactly what you need to qualify for a government tender in Zambia. ๐
Swipe through all 8 slides and save this post, this is your personal tender checklist.
The 6 documents every tender requires:
1๏ธโฃ PACRA Certificate โ proves your business legally exists
2๏ธโฃ ZRA Tax Clearance โ proves you have no outstanding tax debts (valid 30 days only)
3๏ธโฃ NAPSA Compliance Certificate โ proves your pension contributions are current
4๏ธโฃ NHIMA Compliance Certificate โ the one most businesses miss
5๏ธโฃ 6-Month Business Bank Statements โ proves financial capacity to deliver
6๏ธโฃ Company Profile โ proves you are capable, not just compliant
Miss even one of these and your bid is disqualified regardless of how good your proposal is.
The good news? Every single one of these is fixable. And we help women-owned businesses get tender-ready every month.
DM us TENDER and let's get your business ready for its first, or next government contract. ๐
โ The Setcon Team ๐