Job Description
Job Description
World Vision Registration No. PVO 26 /79
INVITATION TO TENDER
TENDER FOR HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BOREHOLE DRILLING AND YIELD CAPACITY TESTING
World Vision Zimbabwe invites sealed bids from reputable, experienced, and suitably qualified drilling contractors to undertake the hydrogeological survey, borehole drilling, development, and yield capacity testing of two (2) boreholes under the Hwange ADP in Hwange District, Zimbabwe.
The successful bidder will be required to conduct hydrogeological investigations to identify suitable drilling locations, drill two boreholes using the mud drilling method, carry out borehole development and pumping tests, and submit detailed technical reports for each borehole.
Assignment Objective
The successful bidder will be required to:
• Conduct a hydrogeological survey for two (2) proposed borehole sites in Hwange District.
• Undertake mud borehole drilling at the identified sites.
• Carry out borehole development and yield capacity testing.
• Submit comprehensive technical reports for the survey and drilling works.
The boreholes are intended for solar-powered mechanized water supply systems. The minimum required sustainable boreholes yields is 1 litre per second (1 L/s). Any borehole that produces a tested yield below 1 L/s during the capacity testing phase shall be deemed a dry hole and will not be considered compliant with the project requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
N/A
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant Qualifications
How to Apply
Prospective bidders requiring clarification on any aspect of this tender may submit their enquiries in writing to wvzprocurement-harare@wvi.org no later than 2 November 2026. World Vision Zimbabwe will respond to all clarification requests received within the stipulated timeframe in accordance with its procurement procedures.
Closing Date and Time : Tender submissions must be received no later than 1200 Hours (Zimbabwe Time) on Monday, 2 November 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
Submission Instructions
1. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“HWANGE ADP HYDROGEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BOREHOLE DRILLING AND YIELD CAPACITY TESTING”
2. Completed tender documents must be deposited in the designated Tender Box located at:
World Vision Zimbabwe Bulawayo Office
32 Park Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
3. Bidders are advised to ensure that their submissions are complete and delivered to the specified location before the closing date and time.
World Vision Zimbabwe reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part, and is under no obligation to provide reasons for its decision.