Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing and Commissioning Contract of the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Prequalification | Project: Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: MW-MHPL-571342-CW-RFP
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 infrastructure 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
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE - Single EPC
Employer: Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited (MHPL)
Project: Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
Contract: The Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing and Commissioning Contract of the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
(“MHSP-PCSA-RFP”)
Country: Malawi
Loan No: IDA Grant E4480-MW
RFB No: MW-MHPL-571342-CW-RFP
Issued on: September 15, 2026
The Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project is located on the Shire River, the largest river in Malawi and a tributary to the Zambezi River, and situated in the southern region of Malawi, within the Blantyre and the Neno Districts.
In brief, the development comprises two cascading hydropower generating stations that are near each other (6 km apart), which will have a combined installed capacity of 365.6 MW (i.e., 306 MW and 59.6 MW plants), completed with separate substations and two transmission lines.
The sources of funds comprises (i) the International Development Association (IDA) from the World Bank Group, (ii) other key financing organisations including IFC and (iii) the Developers.
This Initial Selection will be open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in Employer's Initial Selection Document.
In summary,
- MHPL now invites eligible Applicants for the Project to consider participating in the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project Initial Selection process for the Pre-Construction Services (PCS) in the frame of the award of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing and Commissioning Contract of the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project;
- MHPL intends to qualify and select between one (1) and three (3) contractors to enter into a Pre-Construction Services Agreements (PCSAs);
- Minimum qualification requirements and evaluation criteria are stated in the Initial Selection Document, which include among others, eligibility aspects linked to financial capacity, technical capability (among other key criteria); and Target Price.
- Initial Selection Document will be made available, in electronic format for free, in the Employer’s virtual data room (VDR);
- Applicants will be allowed to gain more information via the VDR, i.e., Initial Selection Document, by first sending an email to the following address: MHSP_PCSA_InitialSelection@mhpl.mw
- A Non-Disclosure Agreement shall be accepted before the first access.
- A pre-application meeting will be held on September 17th, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Blantyre, Malawi Time), please use the
following link to connect: https://shorturl.at/4vQvO
- A Site Visit will be conducted from October 12th to October 15th, 2026 in Blantyre, Malawi and at the Project site.
The VDR will open on September 21, 2026. The Application submission deadline is listed in the Initial Selection documents and is scheduled for November 13, 2026.
Only electronic submission of applications will be permitted. Late applications will not be accepted.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00468967. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project
Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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 OP00468967 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project in Malawi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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