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LIFA client project · Mozambique

Agro-processing equipment.A sourcing plan for every phase.

For an eight-phase project in Mozambique, LIFA built a database of 225+ supplier contacts and coordinated shortlisting, verification and follow-up. One shared supplier view brought structure to fragmented equipment sourcing.

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The starting point

Eight phases needed one supplier view.

Sourcing was fragmented, with no consolidated supplier database or structured comparison and follow-up system.

With equipment requirements spread across several phases, the first task was to organize the supplier information and give shortlisting and follow-up a consistent structure.

The buyer
An agro-processing project in Mozambique structured across eight implementation phases.
The product scope
Agro-processing equipment across eight project phases.
What LIFA put in place

A database, a shortlist and a clear next step.

A shared supplier view supported phase-by-phase decisions without losing sight of the wider equipment program.

  1. Consolidate supplier information

    We built and maintained a supplier database of 225+ contacts across eight phases, bringing the sourcing information into one reference.

  2. Organize phase-wise shortlists

    We coordinated shortlisting and verification. The buyer approved the verification criteria and phase-wise shortlists before outreach.

  3. Coordinate supplier engagement

    We followed supplier engagement across the phases. The established pipeline gave the ongoing sourcing work a common structure.

The buyer’s decision points

Approval before outreach.

  • Supplier verification criteria approved.
  • Phase-wise shortlists approved before outreach.

Supplier information supported the decision. The buyer retained approval of the criteria and shortlists.

The working records

  • Mozambique supplier database with 225+ contacts (on file).
  • Phase-wise shortlist records.

Client identities, supplier contacts and confidential commercial terms are withheld from this public company record.

Pipeline established · Engagement ongoing

Structured sourcing across all eight phases.

A structured supplier pipeline was established across all eight phases; supplier engagement remained in progress at the record date.

Supplier contacts in the database
225+
Project phases covered
8

What this project shows

Phased equipment procurement needs a shared supplier view and clear priorities. Here, the pipeline was established while supplier engagement continued. Separating contacts, shortlists and approved next steps keeps the stage of each sourcing decision clear.

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What did LIFA complete for the Mozambique project?

LIFA built and maintained a database of 225+ supplier contacts and established a supplier pipeline across eight agro-processing equipment phases. The work included phase-wise shortlisting, verification coordination and supplier engagement. Engagement remained in progress at the record date; this project summary does not report equipment delivery or commissioning.

Are all 225+ contacts qualified suppliers?

The 225+ figure describes contacts in the supplier database. It is not a count of approved factories or confirmed equipment orders. The project used approved verification criteria and phase-wise shortlists to guide further supplier engagement.

What should an agro-processing equipment brief include?

Start with the crop or material, the process required, target capacity and the equipment needed for each phase. Add available specifications, power supply requirements, site constraints, quantities, destination and target dates. Attach RFQs, BOMs, drawings or datasheets so technical requirements and missing information can be reviewed before comparing prices.

Who approved suppliers and the next steps?

The buyer approved the verification criteria and each phase-wise shortlist before outreach. LIFA coordinated the sourcing work within that framework. For a new project, you retain supplier selection, quotation, payment and key project approvals; responsibilities and deliverables are agreed in the scope.

Can LIFA support only one phase or work with my existing suppliers?

Yes. Tell us which equipment or stage needs help and which suppliers you already have. A focused scope can cover supplier search, verification or procurement coordination. You can start with the immediate phase while keeping the later equipment requirements visible.

How are sourcing and coordination fees agreed?

When LIFA finds the supplier, sourcing costs are included in the product quote without an added standard 5% commission. For a customer-provided supplier, the standard service commission is 5% unless agreed otherwise in writing. Confirm the scope, fee basis and any separate inspection, testing or logistics costs before work begins.

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Turn your equipment list into a sourcing brief

Tell us what each phase needs.

Share the equipment, specifications, quantities, Mozambique or other destination, and target dates. Identify the immediate phase and attach RFQs, BOMs, datasheets or drawings when available. Include existing suppliers if you need help with only part of the work.

We review the requirements, clarify gaps and propose a scope for your approval. You retain supplier selection, quotation and payment decisions.

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