Contract award · 1 Jul 2026

Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia Phase 2 (CIGZambia2)

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded “Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia Phase 2 (CIGZambia2)” to Cowater UK Limited for £9m.

Public administration & defence servicesScotland

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Value
£9,000,000
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Public administration & defence services · Foreign economic-aid-related services (CPV 75211200)
Region
Scotland
Timeline
  1. Contract date1 Jul 2026
  2. Published13 Jul 2026Published 12 days after the contract date

Description

Following a mini competition ran under Lot 4 of the GDD Framework, a preferred bidder was selected to deliver the services for the CIGZambia2 programme. The project will principally deliver demand-driven TA to government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at the national and sub-national level. The aim of this support will be to strengthen management of the energy sectors and boost investment. The programme should deliver inclusive economic transformation and growth that is climate resilient and contributes to poverty reduction and economic inclusion of disadvantaged groups. Additional information: Redacted contract.

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