MHPL aims to source the best value goods and services. This page highlights any active tenders. We encourage suppliers who can meet the requirements of any of our tenders to submit their bids, following the instructions detailed in each published tender pack.

Local, women-owned businesses and companies actively engaged in advancing gender equality and use of local labour and products are especially encouraged to apply.

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contractors tender:

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN Revision 2) – these are split into (i) civil (EPC1) package, (ii) electro-mechanical (EPC2) package, and/or (iii) transmission lines and substations (EPC3) package – please scroll down for the one (s) relevant to you:

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN Revision 2) – EPC1

Country:             Malawi

Project Name:     Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Project – Civil Works

Employer:           MHPL (Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited)

The Mpatamanga Hydro Power Project (MHPP) is located on the Shire River, the largest river in Malawi and a tributary to the Zambezi River, and situated in southern region of Malawi, within the Blantyre and the Neno Districts. Commissioning date for the development is currently scheduled January 2030.

 In brief, the development comprises two cascading generating stations that are near each other (6 km apart), which will have a combined installed capacity of 361 MW (i.e., 309MW and 52MW plants), complete with separate substations and two transmission lines. Water, required for energy production, is conveyed from the dammed upper reservoir to the main powerhouse via tunnels (and accompanying underground surge chambers), wherein the lower, smaller powerhouse utilizes only penstocks, where the generating station is positioned directly against the foot of dam, in a close-coupled configuration.

Development shareholders comprise a consortium of EDF and Scatec (55% of total combined ownership) and are the Strategic Sponsors. This private group leads the development and implementation of the Project under a Public-Private Partnership, alongside the Government of Malawi (30%) and IFC (15%). MHPL is the special purpose vehicle created by the Strategic Sponsors, to implement this work, and operate the plant (for a predefined duration). MHPL is the Employer.

 The source of funds come from the Government of Malawi and the Employer, and this amalgamation is in the process of arranging financing agreements with respectively, the International Development Association (IDA) from the World Bank Group and other key financing organisations.

 This notice (i.e., SPN – EPC1), follows an earlier GPN (General Procurement Notice) publication released on 2023-11-09, and an online notification (via YouTube) presented on 2023-11-20 at the following link:

 < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_l9fDL8M4I&ab_channel=MpatamangaHydroPowerProject >

 This process will be open (to reiterate) to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Employer Initial Selection Documents.

 In summary,

• Applicants are requested to participate in one (or more) of the three split contracts, namely a (i) civil (EPC1) package, (ii) electro-mechanical (EPC2) package, and/or (iii) transmission lines and substations (EPC3) package;
• The packages will, in general, align with the FIDIC form of contract, and require the Contractor to Design, Manufacture, Install, Test and Commission the works, prior to acceptance and takeover by the Employer;
• MHPL now invites eligible Applicants for the Project to consider participating in the MHPP Initial Selection process for the MHPP-EPC1-Civil Works contract – the split contract packages are to be tendered in Q2-2024;
• The Employer intends to qualify and select between four (4) and five (5) contractors for EPC1;
• Minimum qualification requirements and evaluation criteria are stated in the Initial Selection documents, which include eligibility aspects linked to financial capacity, strong CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and technical capability (among other key criteria);
• Initial Selection documents will be made available, in electronic format for free, in the Employer’s virtual data room (VDR);
• Applicants will be allowed to gain more information via the VDR, i.e., Initial Selection documents, by first sending an email to the following address: [email protected]

The Application submission deadline is listed in the Initial Selection documents and was scheduled for 2024 January 26th, however
this has now been extended by two weeks to 2024 February 9th at 2pm Malawi time.
The Applications will be opened immediately after the Application submission deadline (now extended by two weeks) on 2024
February 9th at 2pm15 Malawi time.
Only electronic submission of applications will be permitted. Late applications will not be accepted.

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN Revision 2) – EPC2

Country:             Malawi

Project Name:     Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Project – Electro-Mechanical Works

Employer:           MHPL (Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited)

The Mpatamanga Hydro Power Project (MHPP) is located on the Shire River, the largest river in Malawi and a tributary to the Zambezi River, and situated in southern region of Malawi, within the Blantyre and the Neno Districts. Commissioning date for the development is currently scheduled January 2030.

 In brief, the development comprises two cascading generating stations that are near each other (6 km apart), which will have a combined installed capacity of 361 MW (i.e., 309MW and 52MW plants), complete with separate substations and two transmission lines. Water, required for energy production, is conveyed from the dammed upper reservoir to the main powerhouse via tunnels (and accompanying underground surge chambers), wherein the lower, smaller powerhouse utilizes only penstocks, where the generating station is positioned directly against the foot of dam, in a close-coupled configuration.

Development shareholders comprise a consortium of EDF and Scatec (55% of total combined ownership) and are the Strategic Sponsors. This private group leads the development and implementation of the Project under a Public-Private Partnership, alongside the Government of Malawi (30%) and IFC (15%). MHPL is the special purpose vehicle created by the Strategic Sponsors, to implement this work, and operate the plant (for a predefined duration). MHPL is the Employer.

The source of funds come from the Government of Malawi and the Employer, and this amalgamation is in the process of arranging financing agreements with respectively, the International Development Association (IDA) from the World Bank Group and other key financing organisations.

This notice (i.e., SPN – EPC2), follows an earlier GPN (General Procurement Notice) publication released on 2023-11-09, and an online notification (via YouTube) presented on 2023-11-20 at the following link:

< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_l9fDL8M4I&ab_channel=MpatamangaHydroPowerProject >

This process will be open (to reiterate) to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Employer Initial Selection Documents.

In summary,

• Applicants are requested to participate in one (or more) of the three split contracts, namely a (i) civil (EPC1) package, (ii) electro-mechanical (EPC2) package, and/or (iii) transmission lines and substations (EPC3) package;
• The packages will, in general, align with the FIDIC form of contract, and require the Contractor to Design, Manufacture, Install, Test and Commission the works, prior to acceptance and takeover by the Employer;
• MHPL now invites eligible Applicants for the Project to consider participating in the MHPP Initial Selection process for the MHPP-EPC2-Electro-Mechanical Works contract – the split contract packages are to be tendered in Q2-2024;
• The Employer intends to qualify and select between four (3) and five (5) contractors for EPC2;
• Minimum qualification requirements and evaluation criteria are stated in the Initial Selection documents, which include eligibility aspects linked to financial capacity, strong CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and technical capability (among other key criteria);
• Initial Selection documents will be made available, in electronic format for free, in the Employer’s virtual data room (VDR);
• Applicants will be allowed to gain more information via the VDR, i.e., Initial Selection documents, by first sending an email to the following address: [email protected] 

The Application submission deadline is listed in the Initial Selection documents and is currently scheduled for 26^th January 2024 at 3pm Malawi time.

The Application submission deadline is listed in the Initial Selection documents and was scheduled for 2024 January 26th, however
this has now been extended by two weeks to 2024 February 9th at 3pm Malawi time.
The Applications will be opened immediately after the Application submission deadline (now extended by two weeks) on 2024
February 9th at 3pm15 Malawi time.
Only electronic submission of applications will be permitted. Late applications will not be accepted.

 SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN Revision 2) – EPC3

Country:               Malawi

Project Name:       Mpatamanga Hydroelectric Power Project – Transmission Lines & Substations Works

Employer:             MHPL (Mpatamanga Hydro Power Limited)

The Mpatamanga Hydro Power Project (MHPP) is located on the Shire River, the largest river in Malawi and a tributary to the Zambezi River, and situated in southern region of Malawi, within the Blantyre and the Neno Districts. Commissioning date for the development is currently scheduled January 2030.

In brief, the development comprises two cascading generating stations that are near each other (6 km apart), which will have a combined installed capacity of 361 MW (i.e., 309MW and 52MW plants), complete with separate substations and two transmission lines. Water, required for energy production, is conveyed from the dammed upper reservoir to the main powerhouse via tunnels (and accompanying underground surge chambers), wherein the lower, smaller powerhouse utilizes only penstocks, where the generating station is positioned directly against the foot of dam, in a close-coupled configuration.

Development shareholders comprise a consortium of EDF and Scatec (55% of total combined ownership) and are the Strategic Sponsors. This private group leads the development and implementation of the Project under a Public-Private Partnership, alongside the Government of Malawi (30%) and IFC (15%). MHPL is the special purpose vehicle created by the Strategic Sponsors, to implement this work, and operate the plant (for a predefined duration). MHPL is the Employer.

The source of funds come from the Government of Malawi and the Employer, and this amalgamation is in the process of arranging financing agreements with respectively, the International Development Association (IDA) from the World Bank Group and other key financing organisations.

This notice (i.e., SPN – EPC3), follows an earlier GPN (General Procurement Notice) publication released on 2023-11-09, and an online notification (via YouTube) presented on 2023-11-20 at the following link:

< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_l9fDL8M4I&ab_channel=MpatamangaHydroPowerProject >

 This process will be open (to reiterate) to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Employer Initial Selection Documents.

 In summary,

• Applicants are requested to participate in one (or more) of the three split contracts, namely a (i) civil (EPC1) package, (ii) electro-mechanical (EPC2) package, and/or (iii) transmission lines and substations (EPC3) package;
• The packages will, in general, align with the FIDIC form of contract, and require the Contractor to Design, Manufacture, Install, Test and Commission the works, prior to acceptance and takeover by the Employer;
• MHPL now invites eligible Applicants for the Project to consider participating in the MHPP Initial Selection process for the MHPP-EPC3-TLSS Works contract – the split contract packages are to be tendered in Q2-2024;
• The Employer intends to qualify and select between four (4) and five (5) contractors per each of three split contracts for EPC3;
• Minimum qualification requirements and evaluation criteria are stated in the Initial Selection documents, which include eligibility aspects linked to financial capacity, strong CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and technical capability (among other key criteria);
• Initial Selection documents will be made available, in electronic format for free, in the Employer’s virtual data room (VDR);
• Applicants will be allowed to gain more information via the VDR, i.e., Initial Selection documents, by first sending an email to the following address: [email protected]

The Application submission deadline is listed in the Initial Selection documents and was scheduled for 2024 January 26th, however
this has now been extended by two weeks to 2024 February 9th at 4pm Malawi time.
The Applications will be opened immediately after the Application submission deadline (now extended by two weeks) on 2024
February 9th at 4pm15 Malawi time.
Only electronic submission of applications will be permitted. Late applications will not be accepted.

This SPN information is also published on the following websites:

Video uploads of the EPC Pre-application event: