Scaling Up, Upgrade and Maintenance of the Bomalathu E-Services and Data Exchange Platform (Bomalathu Version 3)
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) | Method: Request for Proposals | Ref: MW-PPPC-554952-GO-RFP
This is a supplies contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Scholarships. 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 the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Digital Malawi Acceleration Project
GRANT: IDA-E338-MW
PROJECT NUMBER: P505095
Request for Proposal
Information Systems
(Design, Supply and Installation)
(Without Prequalification)
Purchaser: The Public Private Partnership Commission
Project: Digital Malawi Acceleration Project
Contract title: Scaling Up, Upgrade and Maintenance of the Bomalathu E-Services Portal (Bomalathu Version 3)
Country: Malawi
Grant No.: IDA-E338-MW
RFP No: MW-PPPC-554952-GO-RFP
Issued on: 19 October 2026
1. The Government of Malawi has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Scaling Up, Upgrade and Maintenance of the Bomalathu E-Services Portal (Bomalathu Version 3). 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, except for those payments, which the contract provides to be made through letter of credit.
2. The Public Private Partnership Commission now invites sealed Proposals from eligible Proposers for Scaling Up, Upgrade and Maintenance of the Bomalathu E-Services Portal (Bomalathu Version 3) as follows:
Lot No. | Description of Goods | Quantity | Delivery Period |
1 | Scaling Up, Upgrading and Maintenance of the Bomalathu eServices Portal (Version 3) | 40 Citizen Facing e-Services | 32 Months |
3. The procurement process will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Proposals (RFP) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September 2025, Seventh Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Proposers as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 70% and for Bid cost: 30%.
5. Interested eligible Proposers may obtain further information from Public Private Partnership Commission and inspect the bidding document during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 hours at the address given below 10(a)
6. The request for proposals document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Proposers upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Malawi Kwacha Twenty Thousand (MWK20,000.00). The method of payment will be cash or Bank Certified Check or direct payment to the following Bank Account:
Bank Name: Standard bank
Branch: Blantyre Main
Account Type: Current account
Account number: 9100001488942
Document will be sent by electronic mail to registered bidders or downloaded from the following Website: https://www.pppc.mw/procurement/adverts
7. Proposals must be delivered to the address below at 10b on or before 1st December 2026 at 10:00 am Local Time. Electronic procurement will not be permitted. Late Proposals will be rejected. The outer Proposal envelopes marked “ORIGINAL PROPOSAL”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Proposers’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below at 10c on 1st December 2026 at 10:00 am Local Time. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Purchaser until the second public Proposals opening.
8. All Proposals must be accompanied by a Proposal-Securing Declaration
9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful Proposer’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the request for proposal document.
10. The address (es) referred to above is (are):
a). Address for Inspection of Bidding Documents
The Procurement and Disposal Unit
The Public Private Partnership Commission
2nd Floor, Livingstone Towers
P.O. Box 937
Blantyre
Malawi
Tel :+265 (0) 111 823 655
Fax :+265 (0) 111 824 248
E-Mail : procurement@pppc.mw
b). Address for Bid Submission
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
The Public Private Partnership Commission
2nd Floor, Livingstone Towers
P.O. Box 937
Blantyre
Malawi
c). Address for Bid Opening
The PPPC Boardroom
2nd Floor, Livingstone Towers
P.O. Box 937
Blantyre
Malawi
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00475445. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP)
Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Transport & Logistics, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Malawi. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) in Malawi. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training 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 OP00475445 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Find tenders like this automatically
Set up alerts and filters that match your business โ never miss a relevant opportunity again.
Sectors & Categories
Open expert positions in Malawi
Aninver Development Partners is building its team for these assignments. Send your CV in two minutes.
- Business Acceleration/Support Officers โ MalawiUNDPApply by Oct 30, 2026Apply โ
- Team Lead / Senior Rural Water Supply Specialist โ MalawiUNICEFApply by Nov 11, 2026Apply โ