REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Consultancy Services for Station Layout Development, Land Surveying and Property Valuation
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to address Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with partners across sub-Saharan Africa, IITA improves livelihoods, enhances food and nutrition security, increases employment, and preserves natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
To strengthen infrastructure planning, land management, asset documentation, and institutional development, IITA invites Expressions of Interest from qualified and licensed consulting firms to provide Station Layout Development, Land Surveying, and Property Valuation Services for its station.
Scope of the Assignment
The consulting firm will be responsible for undertaking a comprehensive exercise which will include:
- Conducting a comprehensive land survey and mapping of the station.
- Developing a geo-referenced station layout/master plan showing all structures including:
- General Stores
- Block 1, Block 2, and Block 3
- Screen House
- Car Park
- Driveways
- Cassava Field
- Identifying and demarcating property boundaries and producing survey maps.
- Assessing and valuing buildings, land, and infrastructure at the station.
- Preparing a property valuation report using a clear and professional valuation methodology.
Expected Deliverables
The selected consultant will be expected to deliver the following:
- Inception Report
- Survey Maps
- Station Layout Master Plan
- Property Valuation Report
- Final Consolidated Report
All reports shall be submitted in digital format (PDFs, GIS/CAD files, and maps) as well as printed hard copies.
Duration of Assignment
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 4 weeks from the date of contract signing.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Interested firms must meet the following requirements:
- Be a registered consulting firm with the Surveyors Institute of Malawi (SIM).
- Have licensed and qualified professionals, including a registered Land Surveyor and Property Valuer.
- Demonstrate experience in GIS mapping and spatial data management.
- Have at least five (5) years of professional experience in similar assignments.
- Provide evidence of similar assignments completed within the last five (5) years.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit the following:
- Company profile and proof of registration.
- Evidence of similar assignments completed in the last five years.
- CVs of key personnel (Surveyor, Valuer, GIS Specialist).
Submission of Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 31st March 2026 (closing time: 2:00 PM).
Submissions must be delivered by hand to the reception at the address below:
Procurement Unit
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Off Mchinji Road
P.O. Box 30258
Lilongwe
Malawi
Access to Terms of Reference
Interested consultants may obtain the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) by sending a request via email to m.chiwaka@cgiar.org copy d.munthali@cgiar.org with the subject line “Request for TOR – Station Layout Development, Land Surveying and Property Valuation Services.”
Post expires at 3:27pm on Tuesday March 24th, 2026