Development of detailed architectural and engineering designs for Public Health Institute — Ministry of Health, Republic of Malawi

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION)

Country: Malawi

Name of Project: .......... The Malawi Covid-19 Emergency Response and Health System

Preparedness Project (MCERHSPP)

Credit No./Grant No.: IDA- P173806

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Detailed Design of the Construction of a New Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) Office Complex in Lilongwe.

Reference No: MW-CHSU-242339-CS-CDS

Issue date: 22nd July 2025

The Government of the Republic of Malawi has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Malawi COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (MCERHSPP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of architectural and engineering consultancy services for the detailed design and construction of a new Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) Office Complex in Lilongwe. The assignment will involve review and updating of preliminary designs, preparation of detailed architectural and engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and bidding documents in accordance with public procurement standards. The implementation period is 10 weeks.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the assignment can be obtained at the address provided below in Paragraph 8 during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 local time (Monday to Friday, except public holidays).

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the assignment can be obtained at the address provided under “Address for Clarifications, Further Details, and Submission of EOIs” during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 local time (Monday to Friday, except public holidays).

The Secretary for Health now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing these Services. Interested firms must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria include:

• Core business of the firm and years in business

• Experience in similar assignments, specifically:

a) Architectural and engineering design of complex institutional buildings

b) Preparation of detailed bidding documents, construction drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs

c) Environmental and social safeguards planning in compliance with national and World Bank standards

d) Construction supervision and contract management of similar health or research infrastructure projects

e) Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or regions with similar operating conditions

• Technical and managerial capacity of the firm (Provide organizational structure, general qualifications, and number of key staff. Do not include CVs. Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.)

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.13, 3.15, and 3.16 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated February 2025, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but must clearly indicate whether the association is in the form of a joint venture or sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract if selected.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 (local time), Monday to Friday (except national public holidays).

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form (in person, or by mail, or email) to the address below by 31st July 2025 at 16:30pm.

Address for Clarifications, Further Details, and Submission of EOIs:

The Project Coordinator (Attn: The Procurement Specialist)

Malawi COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project (MCERHSPP)

Physical Address:

Ministry of Health

Malawi COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health Systems Preparedness Project

CHSU Compound, Area 3, Mtunthama Road

Lilongwe, Malawi

Postal Address:

Private Bag 65

Lilongwe 3

Malawi

Phone: +265 1 755 169

Email: [email protected]

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