The Times Group, established in 1895, is the biggest and only 360 degrees Media House in the country. Divisions operating under the Times Group are Times Print, Dzuka Publishing Company, Times Television, Times Radio, and Times Courier.
The Times Group would like to invite applications from interested, competent and eligible firms to be pre-qualified for the supply and delivery of goods, services and works for the period 2026 to 2029 as follows:
| LOT NO | CATEGORY |
| TMS/1 | Supply of Newsprint Reels 45gsm 700mm OD: 1050/76 |
| TMS/2 | Supply of Coldset Inks-all the colours |
| TMS/3 | Supply of 889x607mm Plates and Processing Chemicals |
| TMS/4 | Supply of Fountain Solution, Roller Wash, and Plate Cleaner |
| TMS/5 | Provision of Animation Services in 20 and 30 |
| TMS/6 | Supply of Radio Transmitting Equipment |
| TMS/7 | Supply of Radio Studio Equipment |
| TMS/8 | Installation and Maintenance of Dish, Transmitters, Antennas (Riggers) |
| TMS/9 | Music artists for jingle production |
| TMS/10 | Supply of Television Studio Equipment |
| TMS/11 | Cartoonists |
| TMS/12 | Radio and Television Monitoring Services |
| TMS/13 | Provision of Property Valuation Services |
| TMS/14 | Insurance Brokerage |
| TMS/15 | Catering Services |
| TMS/16 | Internet, Email Hosting, and Other Related Connectivity Services |
TMS/17 | Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of CCTV System, Door Access System, Alarm System, and Related Equipment and Accessories |
| TMS/18 | Supply of General Office Stationery |
| TMS/19 | Supply of office consumables and toner cartridges |
Interested and eligible suppliers are advised to include the following in their applications:
Applicants must apply for not more than three categories depending on their capabilities. Do not combine different categories under one submission, as this will lead to disqualification
All existing suppliers are required to, alongside prospective suppliers, participate in being evaluated and considered.
Applications in sealed envelopes and clearly marked "Pre-qualification of suppliers for Goods and Services 2026-2029", including "Lot number applied for", should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement Committee
The Times Group
Private Bag 39
Blantyre
Email: procurement@times.mw
Further information may be obtained by writing to the aforementioned email address. Closing date for the receipt of bids will be Friday, 20 February 2026, at 3:00 PM.
All pre-qualification applications must be submitted in hardcopy. Electronic submissions will not be allowed and will result in automatic disqualification.
Pre-qualification is not a guarantee for business opportunity. Bidders will be invited to submit their quotations on a need basis based on the opportunities available.