Construction of Low Voltage Lines, Services wire, Ready Boards in Towns and Cities
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MW-ESCOM-550999-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Transmission Distribution and Rural Electrification. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 30, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Ltd
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
Small Works
(One-Envelope Bidding Process)
EMPLOYER: Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi
NAME OF PROJECT: Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi)
CONTRACT TITLE: Construction of Low voltage lines, service wire and ready boards in towns and Cities
Grant No.:
RFB Reference MW-ESCOM-550999-CW-RFB
Date of Issue: 19th August 2026
- The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi) which is being implemented by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM). ESCOM intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board in towns and cities
- ESCOM now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board in towns and cities
Lot Number | Description of works | Designated area |
1 | Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board | North (Mzuzu, Mzimba, Nkhata Bay |
2 | Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board | Centre( Lilongwe and Kasungu) |
3 | Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board | South (Blantyre, Chiradzulo, Neno and Mwanza |
4 | Construction of Low Voltage Lines, service wire and ready board | East (Zomba and Machinga |
- Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited and inspect the bidding document during office hours 09:00 to 17:00 hours at the address at 9(a) below.
- A complete set of bidding document in English language shall be obtained from Project Procurement Office at ESCOM House, Annex Building, First Floor and/or can be downloaded for bidding purposes from the following link: www.escom.mw; upon payment of a fee of MK20,000.00 or equivalent and registration with Project Procurement Office. The account for payment of the fee is:
LOCAL CURRENCY PAYMENTS | ||
Type of Information | DETAILS |
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BENEFICIARY ACCOUNT NAME | ESCOM Main |
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BENEFICIARY ADDRESS | P.O. BOX 2047, BLANTYRE |
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BENEFICIARY BANK | National Bank of Malawi |
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SWIFT CODE | NBMAMWMW002 |
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BANK ACCOUNT | 694592 |
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CURRENCY | MWK |
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- Alternatively, prospective and eligible bidders may pay the fee at ESCOM Cash Office, Umoyo House, 2nd Floor, Victoria Avenue, Blantyre Malawi
- Bids must be delivered to the address at 9 (b) below on or before 10.00 hours on 30th September 2026. Electronic Bidding Will Not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address at 9 (b) on 30th September 2026 at 10:30 hours
- All Bids MUST be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
- The address(es) referred to above is (are):
- For Clarifications and Inspection of documents:
The Project Manager
Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi)
ESCOM Limited
ESCOM House, Annex Building, 1st Floor,
9 Haile Selassie Road
P.O Box 2047
Blantyre
MALAWI.
Telephone +2651830 321
Email: ascentproc@escom.mw
- For Submission of bids:
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
ESCOM Limited
ESCOM House, Annex Building, 1st Floor,
Haile Selassie
P.O Box 2047
Blantyre
MALAWI.
- For opening of Bids:
ESCOM training center, Mpemba
Chikwawa Road
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00463384. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi
Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Malawi. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00463384 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi in Malawi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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