Provision of Landscape and Gardening Services

Umodzi Park is Malawi’s premier hospitality and business hub in Lilongwe. The 37-hectare estate comprises the Bingu wa Mutharika International Convention Centre (BICC), the 130-room five-star President Hotel and the adjacent Presidential Village of 14 luxury villas. Umodzi Holdings Limited (UHL), owners and managers of Umodzi Park and Resorts, seeks a competent contractor to maintain and enhance its landscaped areas. The project involves the assessment, redesign, upgrading, replacement and modernisation of the hotel surroundings, water and irrigation systems and general ambience.

Scope of service
– Landscape development and garden maintenance with modern, attractive and colourful designs
– Maintenance of lawns, gardens, flowers, trees and other landscaped areas
– Grass cutting and hedge trimming
– Watering of plants and maintenance of flower beds
– Removal of weeds and unwanted vegetation
– Collection and disposal of garden waste at approved disposal sites
– Maintenance of the general appearance of external surroundings
– Replacing damaged irrigation systems and other landscape-related facilities

Minimum requirements
– Proven experience in landscape and gardening services for reputable institutions or organisations
– Expertise in landscape development and grounds maintenance
– Registration with relevant regulatory authorities
– Capacity and personnel to undertake the assignment

Contract duration
Six (6) months from the date of contract signing, subject to satisfactory performance.

Eligibility requirements
Submit a company profile and registration documents; evidence of previous similar assignments, including references; a technical proposal; and a financial proposal showing the total cost of service delivery.

Submission of bids
Proposals in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Invitation for Bids: Provision of Landscape and Gardening Services” should be delivered not later than 3:00pm on Tuesday 24th November 2026 to:
The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)
Umodzi Park and Resorts
P.O. Box 31489, Lilongwe

Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders who wish to attend. Late bids will be rejected.

Further information and detailed Terms of Reference
Ms. W. Magomero, The Procurement Manager
Cell: +265 887 387 391
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Umodzi Holdings Limited reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and is not bound to award the contract to the lowest bidder.