Construction and Rehabilitation of Irrigation Schemes and Supply and Installation of Drip Irrigation Kits

Save the Children International
Tender Notice
MWI-PROMOTING A RESILIENT, INNOVATIVE, AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM IN MALAWI – AID 013244/05/3
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF IRRIGATION SCHEMES & SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF DRIP IRRIGATION KITS

Save the Children International (SCI) in Malawi is implementing the Promoting a Resilient, Innovative and Equitable Food Systems in Malawi (PRIEFS) AID 013244/05/3 project in Zomba District through a consortium consisting of Save the Children Italy, Save the Children International, Irritec S.p.A., Total Land Care, and Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology, with financing from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

The project seeks to contribute to food and nutrition security among vulnerable households in Zomba district by 2028 through the promotion of climate-smart, innovative, and sustainable agricultural production systems. Among the key interventions are the promotion of low-cost irrigation technologies and optimising water efficiency via precision irrigation and building capacities of different users on these technologies.

In this regard, the project intends to support the construction and installation of one solar-powered irrigation scheme, rehabilitation of two irrigation schemes and the supply and installation of drip irrigation kits for home gardens in Zomba. Save the Children International in Malawi is therefore inviting submissions of bids for the lots below:

Lot 1: Construction and installation of one solar-powered irrigation scheme at Masakasaka, including installation of drip irrigation system for a hectare (Contract, Zomba)
Lot 2: Rehabilitation of Chilunga irrigation scheme and installation of a pilot drip irrigation system (Contract, Zomba)
Lot 3: Rehabilitation of Chitapwita gravity fed irrigation scheme (Contract, Zomba)
Lot 4: Supply and installation of drip irrigation kits for home gardens (Framework Agreement, Zomba)

Detailed technical specifications are included within the tender documents. The bid submission process is detailed below:
1. If you are interested in submitting a bid, please send an email containing the name of the organisation, business registration certificate, address and the name of the key contact person to [email protected]. Soon after you will receive an email to complete the registration questionnaire and the tender document.
2. To be able to access the link to the questionnaire, you need to register on the Ariba Network.
3. Go the Ariba Network link provided and follow the process described in the attachments to be provided and register on the Ariba Network.
4. Once you have created your account and completed the Registration Questionnaire, you can participate to the event and submit your response in accordance to the guidance which will be provided via email.
5. All those having challenges with submissions via Ariba can submit via [email protected].
6. Note that a site visit is mandatory on 17th November 2026 before bid submission. Start off point is Save the Children Offices in Zomba, Mayfair Road from 9.00 am.
7. All submissions that do not follow the processes above will be disqualified.

Eligible suppliers are requested to submit one bid for each lot with supporting documentation related to each specific lot procurement, and to submit their bids electronically through Ariba Network or via email by 6th December 2026, 23.59 hours. The bid must be addressed to:
SCI Malawi Country Office
The Procurement Committee
Save the Children International
Wilbes Court 3, Off Presidential Highway
Area 14, P.O. Box 30374
Lilongwe, Malawi

All questions and clarifications can be directed to [email protected].

Note: Late submissions and hard copy/paper submissions will not be accepted. Save the Children reserves the right to accept the lowest, highest bidder or no bidder at all.