Contract Award Project: P181308-Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 Project (RCRP2) Loan/Credit/TF Info: IDA-E2800 Bid/Contract Reference No: MW-RUDC-548416-CW-RFQ Procurement Method: RFQ-Request for Quotations Scope of Contract: Reconstruction of Mahuwi School Block Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/08/14 Duration of Contract 120 Day(s) Awarded Bidder(s): CK CONSTRUCTION (1090824) P.O BoxLilongwe Country: Malawi Bid Price at Opening MWK 266513740.35 Evaluated Bid Price MWK 268762800.23 Signed Contract price MWK 268762800.23 Rejected Bidder(s): CHEYEKA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED (1128751) P.O Box Lilongwe Country: Malawi Bid Price at Opening MWK Evaluated Bid Price MWK Reason for Rejection Proposal substantially higher than budget SHEKINAH CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING (775684) P.O. Box Country: Malawi Bid Price at Opening MWK Evaluated Bid Price MWK Reason for Rejection Proposal substantially higher than budget CHISANGA CONSTRUCTION (1098700) Mzuzu Country: Malawi Bid Price at Opening MWK Evaluated Bid Price MWK Reason for Rejection Proposal substantially higher than budget
Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 Project (RCRP2)
Malawi
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
REPUBLIC OF MALAWI MINISTRY OF ENERGY REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRM SELECTION) Country Malawi Project Name ASCENT Malawi Project Project Number P502464 Assignment Title Consultancy for Provision of Fund Management Services for the Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund Reference No. MW-MOE.-574017-CS-QCBS EOI Issue Date 28th September 2026 This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) on 31st January 2025. The Government of the Republic of Malawi through the Ministry of Energy (MoE) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) towards the cost of implementing the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi) Project. It is intended that part of the proceeds of the financing will be used to cover eligible payments under the contract for these consultancy services. The consulting services ("the Services") are intended to engage a qualified consulting firm or consortium to provide Fund Management Services for the Ngwee Ngwee Ngwee Fund (NNNF). The Fund Manager will support the Ministry of Energy in delivering ASCENT Malawi Project Components 2, 3 and 4; managing legacy Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) loan collections and residual obligations; and supporting the transition and institutionalisation of the NNNF as a sustainable standalone revolving fund. The assignment is expected to be implemented over forty-eight (48) Calendar months, from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030, subject to contract signature and availability of financing. The objective of the assignment is to provide specialised fund management services that enable timely, compliant and well-secured financing to eligible Participating Organisations; ensure sound portfolio, fiduciary, safeguards, data and risk management; protect the Fund's creditor rights; support achievement of ASCENT energy-access and market-development results; and strengthen systems, national capacity and arrangements for the long-term sustainability of the NNNF. The scope of work under this assignment shall include, but not be limited to: a) Inception, portfolio takeover, reconciliation and structured handover of existing NNNF facilities, commitments, systems, records and outstanding actions; b) Cross-cutting fund administration, including drawdown and payment review, portfolio monitoring, forecasting, records management, risk management and reporting; c) Administration of Component 2 debt and Results-Based Financing (RBF) facilities for off-grid solar companies, including disbursements, repayments, verification interfaces, portfolio quality and recovery actions; d) Administration of Component 3 financing and performance-linked payments for electrification of public schools and health facilities, in coordination with the ASCENT PIU technical team; e) Administration of Component 4 clean cooking financing, including loans, repayments, security, portfolio monitoring and carbon-finance interfaces; f) Management of loan collateral, security perfection, covenant monitoring, enforcement and recoveries, subject to Ministry approvals; g) Management and collection of the legacy MEAP loan portfolio, including arrears, restructuring, recoveries and close-out actions; h) Data management, monitoring, dashboards, financial and operational reconciliation, fraud and corruption controls, cybersecurity and data protection; i) Implementation and monitoring of environmental and social requirements in accordance with the NNNF ESMS, applicable Malawi law and World Bank requirements; j) Coordination with the Independent Verification Agent, Legal Advisor, Carbon Consultant, technical specialists and other consultants engaged by the Ministry; and k) Support to institutionalisation of the NNNF, including governance arrangements, capitalisation optio…
Ministry of Energy
Malawi
26 Oct 2026(22d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI Ministry of Health and Sanitation REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES - FIRM SELECTION Country : Malawi Name of Project : Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program Project ID No : P505187 Assignment Title : Provision of Consultancy Services to develop guidelines and architectural drawings for climate resilient and energy efficient health care infrastructure in various sites around Malawi Reference No. : MW-MOH-565052-CS-QCBS Date of Issue : 28th September, 2026 BACKGROUND The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation is implementing the Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (MHEPRR) project. The project is financed through the International Development Association (IDA) and Global Financing Facility (GFF) at an estimated budget of US$60 Million. The project aims at consolidating efforts from the World Bank and development partners to provide relief and strengthen health systems against economic shocks, climate disasters, and public health emergencies, aligning with the Government's focus on Pandemic Preparedness and Response after COVID-19. The expected duration for implementation of the Malawi Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience (MHEPRR) project is 5 years with a close date of December 2029. This five-year initiative is aimed at strengthening the country's ability to respond to health crises, including those intensified by climate change. Alignment with HSSP III and the Resilience Framework In direct response to these vulnerabilities and in alignment with the Health Sector Strategic Plan III (HSSP III), the Ministry of Health and Sanitation is prioritizing the construction of specialized climate resilient health care infrastructure as a fundamental pillar of national resilience. This initiative represents a strategic shift from centralized care to a decentralized "Surge Ready" model. By establishing high standard climate resilient health care infrastructure in geographically vulnerable areas, the Ministry aims to bridge the critical gap between primary care and overstretched central facilities. Project Scope Under the first phase of the MHEPRR project, the Ministry is utilizing funding from the World Bank to conduct comprehensive technical assessments for the construction of these facilities in selected disaster-prone sites. This includes the development of standardized architectural designs and technical specifications that can be adapted to the specific climate change related risks of each location and conducting Environmental and Social Assessments for the proposed sites. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT The purpose of this assignment is to engage a qualified multidisciplinary consulting firm to undertake the planning and design of standardized, cost effective, modular, climate resilient and energy efficient functional community hospitals to be constructed across various sites in Malawi. The consulting firm will provide comprehensive architectural and engineering design services, including site specific adaptation for multistory and modular structures to be used by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. 2.1. Specific objectives The specific objectives of the assignment will include the following: To conduct a comprehensive pre-design assessment and feasibility study for each proposed site to inform the planning and design of the community hospitals. The findings of this assessment shall guide the functional brief, space requirements, service scope, phasing strategy and overall design approach to ensure the proposed facilities are responsive to local health service needs and site conditions. To prepare coordinated architectural and engineering designs for community hospitals to be constructed across multiple districts while remaining adaptable to site specific conditions. This will result in complete and integrated construction drawings, technical specifications and…
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Ltd Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Goods (Two-Envelope Bidding Process) Country: MALAWI Name of Project: ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS TRANSFORMATION IN MALAWI (ASCENT) PROJECT Contract Title: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CABLES, CONDUCTORS AND 10MM2 SINGLE CORE COPPER WIRE Grant No.: IDA E4010 RFB Reference No.: MW-ESCOM-573189-GO-RFB Date of Issue: 23 September 2026 This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared UNB Online Notice number OP00336801 dated 31st January 2025 The Government of the Republic of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors and 10mm Single Core Copper Wire. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank's Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Ltd now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Supply and Delivery of Cables, Conductors And 10mm2 Single Core Copper Wire to be delivered to Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu and Zomba . Items requirements are as indicated below. Lot No Description Quantity Physical Unit Delivery site 1: Northern Region 16mm2 Twin wire 540,000 Meter Mzuzu 95mm Aerial Bundled Conductor 540,000 Meter Mzuzu 10 mm2 Single Core Copper wire 28,000 Meter Mzuzu 2: Central Region 16mm2 Twin wire 1,240,000 Meter Lilongwe 95mm Aerial Bundled Conductor 1,240,000 Meter Lilongwe 10 mm2 Single Core Copper wire 67,000 Meter Lilongwe 3: Southern Region 16mm2 Twin wire 820,000 Meter Blantyre 95mm Aerial Bundled Conductor 830,000 Meter Blantyre 10 mm2 Single Core Copper wire 45,000 Meter Blantyre 4: Eastern Region 16mm2 Twin wire 500,000 Meter Zomba 95mm Aerial Bundled Conductor 500,000 Meter Zomba 10 mm2 Single Core Copper wire 28,000 Meter Zomba Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" Sixth Edition, February, 2025. ("Procurement Regulations"), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 50% and for Bid cost: 50% Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Ltd, The Chairperson of Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1200 hours and 1330 to 1630 hours at the address given below The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of MWK30,000.00 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency . The method of payment will be a Direct Deposit to the following accounts. FOREIGN CURRENCY PAYMENTS Type of Information DETAILS BENEFICIARY ACCOUNT NAME ESCOM Border Towns BENEFICIARY ADDRESS P.O. BOX 2047, BLANTYRE BENEFICIARY BANK Standard Bank SWIFT CODE SBICMWMXXXX BANK ACCOUNT 9100000906260 CURRENCY USD LOCAL CURRENCY PAYMENTS Type of Information DETAILS BENEFICIARY ACCOUNT NAME ESCOM Main BENEFICIARY ADDRESS P.O. BOX 2047, BLANTYRE BENEFICIARY BANK National Bank of Malawi SWIFT CODE NBMAMWMW002 BANK ACCOUNT 694592 CURRENCY MWK The document will be sent by email or collected from issuing office. Please note that the bidding documents are being provided in hard copies. However, only for the convenience of the bidders, in filling th…