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Drilling, Installation of Solar Powered Borehole and Water Reticulation at Kapanda and Payiwe

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Awarded to TROPICAL DRILLING COMPANY — $213,400,496

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About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project | Method: Request for Quotations | Ref: MW-DZDC-524207-CW-RFQ

This is a works contract in the energy and power, water and sanitation and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy and Groundwater. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 213.4 million.

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 energy and power 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Project: Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project

Contract Award

Project:P164961-Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project
Loan/Credit/TF Info:IDA-D5980
Bid/Contract Reference No:MW-DZDC-524207-CW-RFQ
Procurement Method:RFQ-Request for Quotations
Scope of Contract:DRILLING INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM AND PROVISION OF WATER RETICULATION
Notice Version No:0


Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2025/12/10
Duration of Contract

90 Day(s)
Awarded Bidder(s):
TROPICAL DRILLING COMPANY (526522)
P.O. Box 30891, Lilongwe
Country: Malawi
Bid Price at Opening
MWK 213400495.89

Evaluated Bid Price
MWK 213400495.89
Signed Contract price
MWK 213400495.89

Evaluated Bidder(s):
K AND F WATER SOLUTIONS (1056900)

Country: Malawi
Bid Price at Opening
MWK 227000200.05

Evaluated Bid Price
MWK 227000200.05

Rejected Bidder(s):
SWIFT LIMITED (1051257)
PO BOX 1170 BLANTYRE
Country: Malawi
Bid Price at Opening
MWK 209633433.36

Evaluated Bid Price
MWK

Reason for Rejection
Non Responsive

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on January 29, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. Reference: OP00423512. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project

Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project has issued 107 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 89 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project 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 Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

TROPICAL DRILLING COMPANY was awarded the contract for $213,400,496. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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 OP00423512 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to TROPICAL DRILLING COMPANY. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Jan 29, 2026
Deadline passed
Estimated Budget
$213,400,496 - $213,400,496
Contract Type
Works
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
OP00423512

Source

w
world_bank
Official Source

Contracting Authority

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