Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles

Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)
Trusted Partner in Healthcare

Invitation to Bid for the Supply and Delivery of Motor Vehicles
National Competitive Bidding

Date of issue: 12th November 2026
Procurement No: CMST/NCB/G/MV/026/001575

1. Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) has received a grant under the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health (PIMH) for the supply and delivery of motor vehicles to strengthen its capacity for the transportation and distribution of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment.

2. CMST now invites sealed bids from interested and eligible bidders for the supply and delivery of the following motor vehicles:
– Lot 1, Item 1: Distribution Van 30-ton (Rigid Truck). Quantity: 1
– Lot 1, Item 2: Distribution Van 16-ton (Cold Chain). Quantity: 1

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding procedures contained in the Government of Malawi’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (2025) and Public Procurement Regulations (2026), and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Central Medical Stores Trust and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 8 (a) from 08H00 to 12H00 and 14H00 to 16H00 local time, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

5. Interested bidders can purchase a complete set of Bidding Documents in English from the address listed at 8 (b) below, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of MK15,000.00. Payment shall be made by bank deposit.

6. Bidders must complete and submit a Bid Securing Declaration in the format specified in the bidding document. A Bid Security is not required for this procurement.

7. Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at address 8 (c) below on or before 1 December 2026 at 14H00, 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 1 December 2026 at 14H00, local time.

8. Any request for clarification by interested firms regarding this advert should be submitted in writing or via email to the address at 8 (a) below.

a) Address for clarifications, inspection, and issuing of documents:
The Procurement Manager
Central Medical Stores Trust Headquarters
Mzimba Street, Opposite Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Campus
Private Bag 55
Lilongwe
Fax: +265 01 751 326
Tel: +265 1 752 760
Email: [email protected]

b) Address for payment of non-refundable fee:
Central Medical Stores Trust Headquarters
National Bank of Malawi, City Centre Branch
Account Number: 1000252162
Lilongwe, Malawi

c) Address for submission of bids:
The Chairman
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee
Central Medical Stores Trust Headquarters
Mzimba Street, Opposite Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Campus
Tender Box, Ground Floor
Private Bag 55
Lilongwe

d) Address for opening of bids:
Central Medical Stores Trust Headquarters
Conference Room, First Floor
Mzimba Street, Opposite Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Campus
Private Bag 55
Lilongwe

Signed
The Chairperson
Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)
Central Medical Stores Trust
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