Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Procurement of Works at National Oil Company of Malawi Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Chilumba Fuel Depots

National Oil Company of Malawi Limited (NOCMA)
Posted on 2026-02-25 10:05:41
Open until 2026-03-17 (2 weeks from now)

DATE OF ISSUE WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2026

1. The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) Limited has budgeted funds for the Construction of various works at NOCMA Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Chilumba Fuel Depots. The Chairman, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee, now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders as follows

DescriptionTender NumberDelivery SiteDurationTarget Group
Construction of Perimeter Fence and Gate Houses at Chilumba Fuel DepotNOC27/NCB/W/FY2025-26Chilumba Fuel Depot6 monthsCivil or Building Contractors MKIBillion CIRA Category
Construction of Truck Parking Area at Lilongwe Fuel DepotNOC28/NCB/W/FY2025-26Lilongwe Fuel Depot6 monthsCivil Contractors - MK500Million CIRA Category
Provision of Fuel Storage Tank Repair Works & Cleaning at Blantyre, Lilongwe & Mzuzu Fuel DepotsNOC29/NCB/W/FY2025-26Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mzuzu Fuel Depots4 monthsSpecialist Mechanical Contractors - MK1Billion CIRA Category

2. PRE BID MEETING-PERIMETER FENCE (MANDATORY)
VENUE: CHILUMBA FUEL DEPOT (KARONGA)
DATE: 6TH MARCH 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM

3. PRE BID MEETING-TRUCK PARKING & TANK CLEANING (MANDATORY)
VENUE: LILONGWE FUEL DEPOT
DATE: 6TH MARCH 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM

4. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with open tendering procedures contained in the Public Procurement Laws and Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Malawi and is open to all eligible bidders.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents from NOCMA's Procurement and Disposal Unit, Kang'ombe House, 4th Floor, West Wing, City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi, from 08:00 to 12:00hours, 13:00 to 16:00hours local time (Monday to Friday) except on Public Holidays.

6. A complete set of soft copy Bidding Document in English language may be purchased by interested bidders from the Finance Office, Kang'ombe House, 4th Floor, East Wing, City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ten Thousand Kwacha (MK10,000.00). The method of payment will be cash.

7. Sealed bids in the form of Hard Copies, clearly marked on the outer envelope with "Tender Description and Reference Number", must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Reception of NOCMA, Kang'ombe House, 8th Floor, West Wing, City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi at or before 10:00 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday 17th March 2026. Late bids will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.

8. It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that the bids submitted are in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders' contained in the Bidding Document, non-compliance to the instructions will lead to disqualification and rejection of the bid.

9. Opening of Bids shall commence at 10:00 a.m. (local time) on Tuesday, 17th March 2026 for NOC27/NCB/W/FY2025-26, NOC28/NCB/W/FY2025-26, NOC29/NCB/W/FY2025- 26 at NOCMA Board Room, Kang'ombe House, 4 Floor, East Wing, City Centre, Lilongwe, Malawi. Interested bidders, their representatives and the general public are welcome to attend.

10. NOCMA is not in any way bound to accept the lowest or any bid but reserves the right to exercise choice of the lowest evaluated, substantially responsive bid and procurement proceedings may be cancelled at any stage.

The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)


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