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Supply and Delivery of Double School Desks for Primary Schools in the Central and Northern Regions

Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project

Published: May 1, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: WB - World Bank

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to SAPPHIRE TRADING AND INVESTMENTS — $242,591

About This Opportunity

Contract Award | Project: Malawi Governance to Enable Service Delivery Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: MW-NLGFC-538314-GO-RFB

This is a supplies contract in the infrastructure, education and training and water and sanitation 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 the supply of goods in the infrastructure sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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-NLGFC-538314-GO-RFB
Procurement Method:RFB-Request for Bids
Scope of Contract:Supply and Delivery of 1,116No Double Seat Desks for Primary Schools in Ntchisi
Notice Version No:0

Date Notification of Award Issued
(YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/04/20

Duration of Contract

6 Week(s)

Awarded Bidder(s):

SAPPHIRE TRADING AND INVESTMENTS (755187)
Sapphire Trading and Investments, Area 3, Lilongwe, P.O. Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD 242590.50

Signed Contract price
USD 242590.5

Evaluated Bidder(s):

SAHARA GENERAL DEALERS (1081717)
P.O.Box 515 Mudi Blantyre Malawi
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD 288886.00

INFINITY GENERAL SUPPLIES (806015)
Serenity House, Next to Lilongwe Water Board, Likuni Road, Lilongwe, Malawi
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD 252444.74

Rejected Bidder(s):

S&K STEEL FURNITURE (1084870)
Box 5043 Limbe Blantyre
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD

Reason for Rejection
Proposal substantially higher than budget

MG INDUSTRIES (852613)
MG Industries, Area 28/236, Kanengo, P.O. Box 844, Lilongwe, Malawi
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD

Reason for Rejection
Proposal substantially higher than budget

CH3 INTERACTIONS (1083988)
Box 1966 Lilongwe
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD

Reason for Rejection
Proposal substantially higher than budget

2. CAPITAL FURNITURE LIMITED (1083994)
Box 676 Lilongwe Malawi
Country: Malawi

Bid Price at Opening
USD

Evaluated Bid Price
USD

Reason for Rejection
Proposal substantially higher than budget

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 1, 2026. Last refreshed 121 days ago. Reference: OP00442432. 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

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 OP00442432 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to SAPPHIRE TRADING AND INVESTMENTS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

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 Supplies contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

SAPPHIRE TRADING AND INVESTMENTS was awarded the contract for $242,591. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.