Invitation for Bids for Engagement of Electronic Technicians Under Framework Agreement

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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CORPORATION OF MALAWI LTD

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

FOR ENGAGEMENT Of ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

BY NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING

PROCUREMENT NO ESCO03/NCB/S/FY2024-25

DATE OF ISSUE: 26TH JUNE 2024

1. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) invites bids from reputable Electronic Technicians to assess and repair items damaged by electricity in line with the Public Liability Policy as follows:

LotDescription of Services and or Related GoodsCompletion period (Weeks)/ (Months)Site
1Engagement of Electronic Technicians under Framework Agreement12 MonthsSouthern Region
2Engagement of Electronic Technicians under Framework Agreement12 MonthsCentral Region
3Engagement of Electronic Technicians under Framework Agreement12 MonthsNorthern Region

2. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with National Competitive Bidding  (NCB) procedures specified in the Malawi Public Procurement Act, 2017.

3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the Bidding Documents from ESCOM’s Procurement Division at the address given in paragraph 8(a) below from 08:00 to 12:00 hrs, 13:00 to 16:00 hrs local time (Monday to Friday) except national public holidays.

4. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be purchased by interested bidders at 8(b) below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of MK10, 000.00. The method of payment will be cash or bank certified cheque. The document may be collected by the bidder.

5. Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at address indicated at 8(c) below on or before 29th July 2024 at 10.00 hours local time. Electronic bidding will not be permitted and Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address 8(d) below on 29th July 2024 at 10:30 hours local time.

6. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as specified in the Bidding Documents or a Bid Securing Declaration Form if the Bidder is 100% owned by Malawian Nationals. The Bid Security must be in form of a Bank Certified Cheque or Bank Guarantee issued by a reputable bank agreeable to the Purchaser.

7. The address for inspection, purchase, issue, submission and opening of bids are as follows:

(a) Address where Bids will be inspected and issued from:
ESCOM House Annex Building
Procurement Division
9 Haile Selassie Road, P.O. Box 2047
BLANTYRE

(b) Address where Bids will be purchased:
Accounts Office
ESCOM
Umoyo House, Third Floor
Victoria Avenue
BLANTYRE

(c) Address where Bids will be deposited:
ESCOM House Annex Building
Procurement Division
9 Haile Selassie Road, P.O. Box 2047
BLANTYRE

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