Maima General Dealers Limited, a prominent player in Zambia's poultry industry, has issued a call for expressions of interest from qualified companies and contractors to supply live broiler chickens to its Maima Chicken Processing Facility in Mwembeshi. The contract, which will run for 12 months, aims to secure a reliable and continuous supply of live chickens sourced primarily from approved local poultry farmers. This initiative is part of Maima's efforts to strengthen its poultry supply chain and create a structured market for local poultry farmers.
The successful contractor will be required to supply approximately 12,000 kilograms of live broiler chickens per day to the Maima Chicken Processing Facility throughout the contract period. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating with local poultry farmers, collecting, quality-checking, and delivering the chickens within agreed timelines. The indicative buying price is K42.00 per kilogram based on verified live weight, with payment terms including 50% payment upon delivery and verification, and the remaining 50% within seven calendar days.
To be eligible, interested companies and contractors must demonstrate legal registration in Zambia, valid statutory and regulatory documentation, and experience in poultry supply, agricultural commodity aggregation, or related fields. They must also show capacity to mobilize and coordinate large volumes of live chickens, access to transport, and ability to work with multiple poultry farmers. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in poultry aggregation, broiler chicken supply, and farmer network management.
The scope of the contract includes farmer coordination and aggregation, daily supply management, farmer engagement, quality assurance, collection and transportation, delivery coordination, record keeping, and traceability. Contractors must ensure that chickens are handled, loaded, transported, and delivered in a manner that minimizes injury, mortality, and stress to the birds. The successful contractor will enter into a 12-month supply contract, subject to satisfactory performance and compliance with contractual requirements.
Interested contractors are invited to submit a letter of expression of interest, a detailed company profile, company registration details, evidence of previous experience, and a brief description of their proposed approach to sourcing, aggregating, and delivering the required 12,000 kg per day. The submission documents should demonstrate the applicant's capacity to meet the requirements of the contract and their commitment to ethical business practices.
Maima General Dealers Limited seeks to create a structured market for local poultry farmers and strengthen its poultry supply chain through this procurement opportunity. The company's chicken processing operations will benefit from a reliable and continuous supply of live chickens, while local poultry farmers will have a stable market for their products. The contract will also contribute to the growth and development of Zambia's poultry industry.
The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is not specified, and interested contractors are advised to review the tender details on the Go Zambia Jobs website. The successful contractor will play a critical role in ensuring a stable supply of live broiler chickens to Maima Chicken Processing Facility, and the contract will have a significant impact on the local poultry industry.
Key points
- Maima General Dealers Limited requires a 12-month supply of 12,000 kg of live broiler chickens per day.
- The indicative buying price is K42.00 per kilogram based on verified live weight.
- Interested contractors must demonstrate experience in poultry supply, agricultural commodity aggregation, or related fields.
