Development of Draft Statutory Instruments and Guidelines for Natural Resource Protection — Ministry of Tourism (Zambia)

Original title: Development of the draft Statutory Instruments and Guidelines to enhance the Protection, Management, Collaboration and Economies of Natural Resources in protected areas, National Heritage and Forest Areas

Deadline

July 13, 2026

Closed

Published on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 AMModified on June 17, 2026 at 01:03 AM

Key information

Type: Education
Location: Zambia
Deadline: July 13, 2026 at 12:00 AMClosed
Estimated Value: Not disclosed
Language of Notice: English

What is this tender about?

Development of Draft Statutory Instruments and Guidelines for Natural Resource Protection — Ministry of... is an education procurement opportunity published by Ministry of Tourism in Zambia on June 15, 2026. Submissions closed on July 13, 2026. 1 official document is attached below.

Identification of regulatory gaps, overlaps, inconsistencies, and barriers affecting conservation and private sector participation;
Stakeholder consultations with government institutions, local communities, traditional leaders, private sector actors, civil society organizations, conservation partners, and development partners;
Drafting and refinement of approximately 20–24 Statutory Instruments and Guidelines under the Wildlife Act, forthcoming Wildlife and Protected Areas Act, Forest Act, and National Heritage Conservation Commission Act;
Development of legal and operational frameworks for tourism concessions, collaborative management partnerships, community participation, wildlife management, carbon trading, biodiversity credits, and sustainable natural resource utilization;
Development of training materials and delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes to support implementation of the new regulatory framework;
Development of communication materials to support awareness and dissemination of the new regulatory instruments; and
Provision of recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination and management of overlapping land-use interests across protected landscapes. The assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of approximately sixteen (16) months. Eligibility and Submission of Expressions of Interest Interested consulting firms should provide information demonstrating that they possess the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The Expression of Interest should include: • Cover letter expressing interest in undertaking the assignment;
Company profile, including legal status, ownership structure, and areas of specialization;
Evidence of experience in similar assignments, particularly in legal drafting, policy and regulatory reform, protected area governance, wildlife conservation, forestry, heritage conservation, natural resource management, and public-private partnership frameworks;
Details of at least five (5) similar assignments successfully completed within the last ten (10) years, including client references;
Demonstration of experience in Zambia and/or Sub-Saharan Africa in natural resource governance and regulatory reform;
Description of technical and managerial capacity of the firm;
Summary of proposed key experts and their relevant expertise (CVs are not required at this stage); and
Contact details including physical address, telephone number, and email address. Shortlisting Criteria The shortlist shall be established based on the following criteria: • Core business and years in operation of the consulting firm;
Relevant experience in drafting legislation, statutory instruments, regulations, guidelines, and policy frameworks related to wildlife, forestry, conservation, tourism, heritage, natural resources, and environmental management;
Experience in implementing similar assignments in Zambia, Africa, or comparable jurisdictions;
Technical and managerial capacity of the firm;
Availability of a multidisciplinary team with expertise in legal drafting, wildlife management, forestry, conservation planning, heritage management, tourism concessions, natural resource governance, mining, community development, and public-private partnerships. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Paragraph 3.14 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, November 2020 (Fourth Edition), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. Further information and access to the detailed Terms of Reference may be obtained during office hours from 08:00 to 17:00 CAT at the address indicated below. EoI must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 17:00 CAT on 13 July 2026. The address referred to above is: Ministry of Tourism Green, Resilient and Transformational Tourism Development Project (GREAT-TDP) Attn: Mr. Taulino Banda / Procurement Specialist P.O Box 30575, Kwacha House Annex, Cairo Road 10101 Lusaka, Zambia Email: Chilala.Habasimbi@mot.gov.zm and copy bandataulino@ymail.com, and Mweene.Munkombwe@mot.gov.zm under subject: Consultancy Services for the Development of Draft Statutory Instruments and Guidelines to Enhance the Protection, Management, Collaboration and Economies of Natural Resources in Protected Areas, National Heritage and Forest Areas.

What are the key dates?

Publication
June 15, 2026
Bid Submission Deadline
July 13, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Pending
Contract Signature
Pending

Procuring Entity

Name: Ministry of Tourism
Country: Zambia
Contact person: Chilala Habasimbi
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Which documents are available?

Tender Details
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