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Framework and One-Off Contracts by National Competitive Bidding

Issued by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) · via Malawi — Public Procurement & Disposal of Assets Authority

Published
30 Oct 2026
Closes
27 Nov 2026, 21:59 UTC
Reference
ESCOM-FRAMEWORK& 1OFF2026-27
Location
Malawi
Sector
Energy & Power

At a glance

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) in Malawi has published a tender in energy & power: “Framework and One-Off Contracts by National Competitive Bidding”. Submissions close on 27 November 2026, 27 days from today. Quote reference ESCOM-FRAMEWORK& 1OFF2026-27 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2026, 4 of them currently open. There are 12 open energy & power notices in Malawi on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Malawi — Public Procurement & Disposal of Assets Authority, not through FreeTender.

Details

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) invites bids for FRAMEWORK AND ONE-OFF CONTRACTS BY NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Procurement reference ESCOM-FRAMEWORK& 1OFF2026-27. Published 30 October 2026. Bids close on 27 November 2026 21:59 UTC. Advertised through PPDA, Malawi's Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION OF MALAWI LIMITED FRAMEWORK AND ONE-OFF CONTRACTS BY NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING DATE OF ISSUE: MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2026 1. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM), a state-owned company, has budgeted funds for the procurement of goods, works and services under framework and one-off contracts, and now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the requirements listed in Table 1. Table 2: Contract and Award Conditions Item Condition Framework contracts (all items except item 21) Twelve (12) months, with goods, works and services called off through individual orders as the Corporation requires them. Delivery period: six (6) to eight (8) weeks from the date of each order. One-off contract (item 21) Single contract for the quantities and delivery period specified in the Bidding Documents. Bid submission deadline Friday 27th November 2026 at 10:00 hrs local time – Tender Box, Address C Bid opening Friday 27th November 2026 at 10:30 hrs local time – Address D, in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend Bid Security As specified in the Bidding Documents, in the form of a Bank Certified Cheque or Bank Guarantee from a reputable bank acceptable to the Purchaser.

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), going back to September 2026 — 4 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Power and Financial & Professional Services. There are 12 open Energy & Power tenders in Malawi. This one closes in 27 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this energy & power opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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