Proc. Ref. No.: PRIDE/CW/SC/2024/06
Date of Issue: 14 JANUARY, 2026

1. The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, has allocated funds under the 2025 National Irrigation Strategy - Government of Malawi Funding and intends to apply part of these funds to eligible payments under the Contract for the Construction of Nazombe Irrigation Scheme in Chiradzulu district.

2. The Department of Irrigation (Dol) is implementing the National Irrigation Strategy (NIS), which has included the development of the new Nazombe Irrigation Scheme under the Programme for Rural Irrigation Development (PRIDE). The Programme for Rural Irrigation Development includes the construction of ten (10) irrigation schemes covering 3,115 hectares. in eight (8) districts across the country.

3. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) 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 Government of Malawi Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets (PPDA) Act and its applicable regulations. The process will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including reference checks, prior to contract award.

6. Please note that a site meeting will be held as described in the Bid Data Sheet (BDS), Section II of the bidding document.

7. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of MK15,000.00 by sending an email or letter, 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
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, 13th February 2026.

9. Bidders should be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstances and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.

10. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.

Yours sincerely,

ipdc@agriculture.gov.mw