Invitation for Bids
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Construction of Nazombe Irrigation Scheme in Chiradzulu District;
MWI-1670-0187-W-NCB
1. The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, is implementing the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE) with financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to eligible payments under the contract for the Construction of Nazombe Irrigation Scheme in Chiradzulu District.
2. The Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE) includes the construction of ten (10) irrigation schemes covering 4,653 hectares, of which 3,492 hectares are for new irrigation schemes and 1,161 hectares are for rehabilitated irrigation schemes in eight (8) districts across the country.
3. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) in the unlimited category of contractors for the execution and completion of the Construction of Nazombe Irrigation Scheme in Chiradzulu District, which is being bid as a unit price contract based on the Bill of Quantities.
4. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is open to all eligible national bidders who wish to participate. Subject to the restrictions stipulated in the bidding document, eligible bidders may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the works.
5. A contractor will be selected using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook accessible at www.ifad.org/project-procurement http://www.ifad/org/project project-procurement). The NCB process will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including reference check, prior to the contract award.
6. Please note that a site visit shall be conducted by the Employer on Thursday 10th September 2026 and shall be compulsory. The starting point shall be at the District Commissioner (DC) Office in Chiradzulu from 09:00hrs local time, as described in the Bid Data Sheet (BDS), Section Il of the bidding document.
7. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of MK40,000.00, giving full contact details of the bidder, to the following point of contact. This will ensure that bidders receive updates regarding this bidding document.
Department of Irrigation-Dol
Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE)
Off Chilambula Road (Next to Roads Authority)
P. O. Box 30797
LILONGWE 3
MALAWI
8. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the BDS ITB 23.1, no later than 14:00hrs local time on Friday 25th September 2026.
9. Bidders should be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid declaration Form in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
10. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.
Yours sincerely,
Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
P.O Box 30797
LILONGWE 3
MALAWI
ipdc@agriculture.gov.mw