Are you looking for new opportunities? Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is currently accepting applications for the Tenders & Bids for Request for Bids – Borehole Drilling (Geophysical Mapping, Drilling And Development, Civil Works (Apron Inclusive), Testing and Signage in Malawi. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on May 29, 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.

REQUEST FOR BID

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official overseas relief and development agency of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) and is helping to promote sustainable development in the world’s most vulnerable countries. CRS/Malawi is extending invitations to submit bids for the Borehole drilling in Chitipa as follows:

Lot #	Description	Quantity	Delivery Place
1	Borehole drilling (Geophysical mapping, drilling and development, civil works (Apron inclusive), testing and signage in Chitipa as per below specifications. Supply of 110/113mm class 10 plain PVC casings Installation of PVC casings Supply and install Gravel pack. Borehole development (maximum 8hrs) Pumping test Supply of Afridev Handpump complete with-stainless steel rods. Supply and install 63mm PVC pipes. Construction of civil works and Apron Borehole construction report Water sampling and quality test Drill sampling and water quality testing	10	Chitipa Nthalire – 6 Chitipa Wenya – 4 Refer to the locations below

	LOCATION	VILLAGE	Diameter (mm)	Casings (mm)	Depth (m)
1	Nthalire	Chilole	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	55m
2	Nthalire	Kapanda	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45 – 50m
3	Nthalire	Kapanda/Kafinyengwe	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45m
4	Nthalire	Yotamu/Kawembe LEA	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45m
5	Nthalire	Mbumbwe	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	65m
6	Nthalire	Masele/Tulambo .P	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45m
7	Wenya	Msenga/Kamilamilamphande	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45m
8	Wenya	Chikatula	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	65m
9	Wenya	Naulongo	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	45-50m
10	Wenya	Chankhutupa/Phalapazi	110-113mm	110mm-113mm	40m

Interested applicants must include the following in their applications:

• Full contact details (name, postal and physical address, contact phone number and email addresses on company letterhead and signed by authorised officer.
• Provide valid drilling permit from National Water Resources Authority Registration certificate with CIRA
• Proof of previous experience of similar work for the past 3 years (minimum of 3 contracts/purchase orders)
• Bank statement for the past 3 months
• Detailed costing including all applicable taxes.
• Business registration certificate.
• Tax clearance certificate
• Bidder is required to quote for all quantity in the lot.
• Bidder should specify the validity of the offer.

Criteria for selection of winning bid include the following:

• Delivery time
• Availability of materials
• Terms of payment
• Price

Conditions:

• Applications through email with subject “Borehole drilling in Chitipa” should be sent to “tenders.malawi@crs.org.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is June 8th, 2026, at 10:00 hours. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Please Note:

• The price shall be quoted in Malawi kwacha. The amount of the bid cannot be changed following variations in the exchange rate. The choice of the exchange rate is up to the bidder, who assumes the risk and profits from the advantages related to the currencies exchange rates fluctuations.
• The applicant must comply with the requirements above. Non-compliant applications may be disqualified.
• CRS IS NOT BOUND TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST OR ANY BID.