INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS CONSULTANCY SERVICES · SAIGE Opportunity
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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) LimitedMalawiProcessing & value-add
Closed
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Posted 11 Sept 2026Closes 29 Sept 2026
Type
RFP
Contract
Sector
Processing & value-add
Geography
Malawi
Stage fit
Established SME
Posted
11 Sept 2026
About this opportunity
ESCOM is procuring (ref. ESC06/RFP/CS/FY2026-27) a roughly three-year, self-financed consultancy for architectural/engineering design development, procurement documentation, and construction supervision of the mixed-use ESCOM House Office Complex in Blantyre. Accredited local or international firms or consortia with comparable large-building experience must purchase the RFP (MWK 15,000) and deliver sealed hard-copy technical and financial proposals by 10:00 a.m. on 29 September 2026.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis against the criteria below. SAIGE captures your intent to apply — linking this opportunity to your business profile — before handing you off to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited’s official application. This keeps your activity in one place and helps us surface better matches over time.
Who can apply
Suitably qualified, experienced and accredited professional service firms applying as single entities, joint ventures or consortia
Open to both local (Malawian) and international bidders under International Competitive Bid (ICB)
Company registration and statutory compliance documents
Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the country of origin
Valid professional/regulatory registration for the firm and key personnel
Evidence of relevant experience on commercial/office complexes, high-rise facilities, medical facilities, shopping centres or airports
Evidence of financial capacity plus Workman's Compensation compliance
Purchase of the RFP document for a non-refundable fee of MWK 15,000
Pass a three-stage evaluation: Compliance, Technical/Functionality (minimum 80% threshold), then Financial, under a Request for Proposals (Complex Time-Based) method
What's included
Approximately three-year paid time-based consultancy contract (not a grant)
Architectural and engineering design development for the mixed-use ESCOM House Office Complex
Preparation of procurement documentation
Construction supervision of the office complex
Multidisciplinary team scope led by a Professional Project Manager, including Architect, Civil/Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Occupational Health & Safety Specialist and Estate Management Specialist
Mandatory online briefing on 7 September 2026; written queries to procurement@escom.mw by 14 September with responses by 18 September 2026
Proposals packaged as Part A Compliance, Part B Technical/Functional and Part C Pricing (separate sealed Technical and Financial envelopes), valid for 180 days
