Planning

Resilience in Agriculture and Investing in Nature Zambia (RAINZ)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 11:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning phase for the procurement process titled "Resilience in Agriculture and Investing in Nature Zambia (RAINZ)." This contract, classified under foreign economic-aid-related services, aims to address agricultural productivity and climate adaptation challenges in Zambia. The procurement will follow an open procedure, with a total value of £8,333,333, under the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. Although the route to market is not yet determined, further market feedback will inform the final decision. The expected contract period starts on 1 August 2026 and ends on 31 July 2030, with the possibility for renewal. Interested parties should be aware of a future notice date planned for 23 March 2026 and engage in the early market engagement event to provide feedback.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in foreign economic-aid-related services and are seeking expansion in the international markets. SMEs and VCSEs might find competitive advantage, considering the procurement's specialised focus on agricultural policy reform, market solutions, and climate finance access. The contract's scope, promising substantial strategic partnerships and alignment with UK diplomacy, can unlock private investment and foster inclusive, climate-resilient economies in Zambia. Businesses with capabilities in research, technical assistance, and advisory services for government institutions will find this a favourable platform for growth in an evolving market. The FCDO's engagement strategies underscore the potential for impactful systemic change and long-term sustainability, indicating a beneficial environment for ongoing collaboration in the agricultural and natural resource management sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resilience in Agriculture and Investing in Nature Zambia (RAINZ)

Notice Description

In Zambia, low agricultural productivity and climate are driving poverty, nature loss, and vulnerability to shocks. RAINZ addresses these challenges by tackling policy and market failures in agriculture, climate adaptation, and natural resource management. Through three integrated components--a Policy Facility, Markets Facility, and Partnerships Facility--it blends technical programming, strategic partnerships, and UK diplomacy to unlock reform, attract private investment, and build inclusive, climate-resilient rural economies. RAINZ focuses on policy and systems to increase agricultural productivity, link smallholders to high-value markets, expands access to climate finance and information, and is designed for flexibility and long-term sustainability, recognising that systemic change requires both political engagement and market-driven solutions. Component 1, the Policy Facility This component works at systems level. It aims to support policy reform to increase agricultural productivity and improve natural resources management. Reforms may focus on supporting crop diversification, public extension services, agricultural market improvements - including financial markets, climate and weather services and early warning systems. Activities will be further defined during the inception phase but are likely to include research, technical assistance and embedded advisory capacity to support the Government of Zambia's Ministries and Agencies deliver on priorities linked to the RAINZ objectives. The route to market for this contract is not yet determined and FCDO will be using market feedback from the Early Market Engagement event (https://forms.office.com/e/586QCJ047z) to inform the decision. The route to market stated in this notice is therefore subject to change. FCDO cannot guarantee that interested suppliers will be eligible to participate in the route to market that is ultimately selected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f690
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083285-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Nicola Burleigh
Contact Email
nicola.burleigh@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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