Tenders/INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE PROVISION OF VPN AND INTERNET SERVICES

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE PROVISION OF VPN AND INTERNET SERVICES

Department of Immigration

Published: Oct 23, 2026

Updated: Oct 27, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Internet. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through PPDA Malawi, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

INVITATION FOR BIDS 1. Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services (DoICS) has budgeted funds in its 2026-2027 Other Recurrent Transaction (ORT) to procure Virtual Private Network (VPN) & Internet Services, and therefore invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders to enter into Agreement as follows: Provision of Internet Services Lot Description Ref. Number Delivery No. Period 1 Provision of Virtual Private Network (VPN) IM/01/81/29 12 Months & Internet Services 2. Bidding will be conducted through Open Tendering procedures to authorized Suppliers as specified in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act No. 7 of 2025 and Procurement Regulations of Laws of the Republic of Malawi. 3. The bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or their legal representatives in the Conference Room. 4. Closing and opening of bids will be on 12th November 2026 at 10:00 hours local time in the Conference Room. 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement and Disposal Unit and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below at 8 from 8:00 to 12:00 noon and 13:30 to 16:00 hours local time (Monday to Friday), except public holidays and weekends. 6. A complete set of Bidding Document in English language may be purchased by the interested bidders upon payment of non-refundable fee of MK20,000.00 in cash through our Accounts Cash Office (Room 63). Please bring a cash receipt as a proof of payment for collection of bids from the address shown in 8 below. 7. Bids must be delivered to an address shown in 8 below on or before 12th November 2026 at 10:00 hours local time. 8. Address of Bids Inspection, Clarification, Issuing Documents, Payment and Submission of bids: The Procurement and Disposal of Assets Unit (Room 63) Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services P.O Box 331, Blantyre. Signed The Chairperson Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services P.O Box 331, Blantyre.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from PPDA Malawi and was originally published on October 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Immigration

Department of Immigration has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. Tenders span 2 countries including Bahamas and Malawi. Notices are distributed via PPDA Malawi and Bahamas eProcurement. Most recent publication: October 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit PPDA Malawi to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Immigration in Malawi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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.