Invitation for Bids – Construction of CDF-funded Projects
If you are qualified for the Tenders & Bids for Invitation for Bids – Construction of CDF-funded Projects, Blantyre District Council in Malawi is looking for you. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on August 19, 2026. Take action by reviewing the application process outlined below. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.
BLANTYRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB)
NCB Title: Construction of CDF-funded Projects.
NCB Ref. No.: BT DC-CDF-W-2026-27
Issue Date: 30th July, 2026
Blantyre District Council, with funding from the Central Government (Treasury) through Ministry of Local Government, has budgeted public funds in the 2026/27 financial year for the procurement of various works under CDF in Blantyre District.
Blantyre District Council hereby invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the execution of the works as detailed in the table below:
| Â | BLANTYRE WEST CONSTITUENCY | Â | Â | Â |
| Item No. | Description of the Project | CIRA Category | Procurement Ref. No. | Period |
| 1 | Construction of Likhubula Concrete Bridge | MK 500 Million Civil | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-01 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of 1 School Block 2 Staff Houses at Dzunga Primary | MK1 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-02 | 150 Days |
| 3 | Rehabilitation of Road from Khombwe tum off to Likhubula bridge (phase 1) | MK1 Billion Civil | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-03 | 150 Days |
| 4 | Construction of Senior chief Kunthembwe House and Office Project | MK500 Million Building | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-04 | 150 Days |
| 5 | Construction of Mafunde Primary School | MK1 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-05 | 150 Days |
| 6 | Construction of Mbengwe Health Post | MK1 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-W-2026-27-06 | 150 Days |
| BLANTYRE NORTH CONSTITUENCY | ||||
| Item No. | Description of the Project | CIRA Category | Procurement Ref. No. | Period |
| 1 | Construction of Namatumu Boarding Secondary School (Phase 1) | MK5 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-N-2026-27-01 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of Lighthouse maternity and Staff Houses (phase 1) | MK5 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-
W-N-2026-27-02 |
150 Days |
| BLANTYRE SOUTH WEST CONSTITUENCY | ||||
| Item No. | Description of the Project | CIRA Category | Procurement Ref. No. | Period |
| 1 | Construction of Likhubula Irrigation Scheme | MK500Million Civil | BTDC-CDF-W-SW-2026-27-04 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of Mchokera Primary School and Teachers Houses | MK5 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-SW-2026-27-06 | 150 Days |
| BLANTYRE SOUTH EAST CONSTITUENCY | ||||
| Item No. | Description of the Project | CIRA Category | Procurement Ref. No. | Period |
| 1 | Construction of a Tarmac road on Chilobwe ring road | MK5 Billion Civil | BTDC-CDF-W-SE-2026-27-01 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of a House, 2 double toilets and 1 single toilet at Chasemphana Clinic | MK500 Million Building | BTDC-CDF-W-SE-2026-27-02 | 150 Days |
| BLANTYRE CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY | ||||
| Item No. | Description of the Project | Procurement Ref. No. | CIRA Category | Period |
| 1 | Construction of classroom blocks and Staff Houses Malowa Primary School | MK1 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-C-2026-27-02 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of a materity wing at Kadidi Health Centre | MK1 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-C-2026-27-05 | 150 Days |
| BLANTYRE NORTH EAST CONSTITUENCY | ||||
| Item No. | Description of the Project | Procurement Ref. No. | CIRA Category | Period |
| 1 | Construction of Zakhute Health Centre (OPD, Staff Houses) | MK5 Billion Building | BTDC-CDF-W-NE-2026-27-04 | 150 Days |
| 2 | Construction of 1 Staff House and maintenance of Mponda Clinic | MK500 Million Building | BTDC-CDF-W-NE-2026-27-05 | 150 Days |
| 3 | Construction of Chilaweni Concrete Bridge | MK500 Million Civil | BTDC-CDF-W-NE-2026-27-10 | 150 Days |
1) Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures contained in the Public Procurement Law and Regulations of the Government of Malawi and is open to all bidders from
eligible source countries.
2) Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Blantyre District Council, Procurement Unit, Phone numbers; +265 888 483 080 | 999 383 080 Email: paul.matandala@gmail.com and inspect the bidding documents at Blantyre District Council office, Private Bag 97, Blantyre, from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 16:00 hours local time (Monday to Friday, except on national public holidays)
3) A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained in soft copy through email, by interested bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of MK25, 000.00 at Blantyre District Council, Cash Office.
Bidders are advised to request the bidding documents through the email addresses in (2) above.
- Bids shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening
- Requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to the address in (2) above, at least 7 calendar days before the tender closing date
4) The complete bidding documents in hard copies must be delivered to, The Chairperson, Internal Procurement & Disposal Committee (IPDC), Blantyre District Council, Private Bag 97, Blantyre no later than 19th August, 2026 at 13:30hrs local time. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders, representatives who choose to attend at Blantyre District Council, Conference Hall on 19th August, 2026 at 13.30hrs in Blantyre District. The Council is not bound to accept the lowest or any other bid and may reject any or all of the bids
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration
The procuring entity shall conduct a mandatory pre-bid site visit to all the project sites as detailed in the schedule below:
| Date of site visit | Start time | Meeting place | Name of Constituency to be visited |
| Team One | |||
| 05/08/2026 | 8.00 am | Council | North and North East |
| Team Two | |||
| 06/08/2026 | 8.00 am | Council | Central and West |
| Team Three | |||
| 07/08/2026 | 8.00 am | Council | South West and South East |