Procurement of Works for the Construction of Public Sanitation Facilities in Selected Primary Schools
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Water and Sanitation Project - I | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MW-BWB-563017-CW-RFB
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation sectors. Located in Malawi, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 21, 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 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.
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Specific Procurement Notice (SPN)
Request for Bids
Works
Employer: | Blantyre Water Board |
Project: | Malawi Water and Sanitation Project-1 |
Contract title: | Construction of Public Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools |
Country: | Malawi |
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No: | IDA E159-MW |
RFB No: | MW-BWB-543076-CW-RFB |
Issued on: | 24th July 2026 |
- The Malawi Government has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Malawi Water and Sanitation Project – 1 (MWSP-1) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of Public Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.
- Blantyre Water Board now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the following works;
No. | Description of Works | Construction Period | Location |
1 | Construction of Public Sanitation Facilities in Primary Schools | 6 Months | Blantyre District, Malawi |
3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” dated September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders will be required to attend a pre- bid meeting which will take place on 31st July 2026 from 9.00 hours Central African Time (CAT) at the address given below Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee Blantyre Water Board, P.O. Box 30369, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi, Email: piu@bwb.mw and inspect the bidding document during office hours [07:30 to 16:30 hours CAT] at the address given below
5. The Bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of MK10,000.00. The method of payment will be Direct deposit into Procuring Entity account.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 21st August 2026 at 09.00 Hours CAT. 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 below on 21st August 2026 at 09.00 Hours CAT
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.
8. Contractor must be registered with Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) in MWK5,000,000,000 (MK 5 Billion) Building Engineering Category.
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration.
10. 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.
11. The address (es) referred to above are:
1. Address for Clarifications:
The Chief Executive Officer
Blantyre Water Board
Off Makata Road
P.O. Box 30369
Chichiri
Blantyre
MALAWI.
Tel: +265 1 895 000
E-mail: piu@bwb.mw
2. Address for Inspection and purchasing of Bidding Documents,
Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Office
Chileka Road
Blantyre
MALAWI.
3. Address for Pre-Bid Meeting (Site Inspection thereafter)
Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Office
Chileka Road
Blantyre
MALAWI.
4Address for Bid Submission and Opening:
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee Chairperson
Blantyre Water Board
Off-Makata Road
P.O. Box 30369
Chichiri
Blantyre
MALAWI.
Account Number for direct cash deposits for purchasing bid documents is:
Blantyre Water Board Project Account
FDH Bank
Blantyre Branch
Account Number: 1040000136471
Swift Code: FDHFMWMW
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00460091. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Water and Sanitation Project - I
Water and Sanitation Project - I has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 18 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Water & Sanitation, Finance & Banking, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Water and Sanitation Project - I 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 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 OP00460091 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 21, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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