MALAWI COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (ICB)

ISSUE DATE: 14^TH OCTOBER 2022

DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A RADIO/TV BROADCASTING CONTENT MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MACRA

1. 1. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has set aside funds to be used for the designing, supply, installation and commissioning of a Radio/TV Broadcasting Content Monitoring System.

1. 2. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC), now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a Radio/TV Broadcasting Content Monitoring System as highlighted below:

3. Bidding shall be administered in accordance with the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures as specified in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2017 and its subsidiary legislation.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect bidding documents from MACRA’s Procurement Department at the address given in paragraph 7(i) below from 08:00 – 12:00 hours, 13:00 to 16:00 local time (Monday to Friday) except national public holidays.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be obtained by interested bidders at 7(ii) upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $100.00 or its equivalent in Malawi Kwacha. The method of payment shall be cash or Bank Certified using the following bank details.

(USD Account)

Account Name: MACRA

Bank: Standard Bank

Account Number: 9100001695999

Branch: CBC

Swift Code: SBICMWMX

Branch Code: 1025

(MK Account)

Account Name: MACRA

Bank: National Bank

Account Number: 900494

Branch: Chichiri National Bank

Swift Code: NBMAMWMWXXX

Branch Code: 003

Proof of payment should be provided in person or be sent through the following email procurement@macra.mw. The complete bidding documents may be obtained in person or through email upon confirmation of proof of payment.

6. Sealed bids must be submitted to the address at 7(iii) below at or before 10:00 hours on Wednesday 30^th November 2022. Late bids shall be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened.

7. The address for inspection, purchase, submission and opening of bidding documents:

1. Inspection and Purchase of Bidding Documents

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

MACRA House

9 Salmin Armour Road

Ginnery Corner

P/Bag 261

Blantyre

312225

Attention: Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Tel:      +265 1 810 497

Fax:    +265 1 812 890

E-mail: procurement@macra.mw

1. Submission of Tender Documents

THE CHAIRPERSON

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee (IPDC)

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

MACRA House

9 Salmin Armour Road

Ginnery Corner

P/Bag 261

Blantyre

312225

• Opening of Tender Documents

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)

MACRA House

Boardroom Hall

9 Salmin Armour Road

Ginnery Corner

P/Bag 261

Blantyre

312225

8. It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that the bids submitted are in accordance with the ‘Instructions to Bidders’ contained in the tender documents, as non-compliance to the instructions will lead to disqualification and rejection of the tender.

9. Bids shall be valid for a period of 120 days after tender opening. This procurement subject is fully funded by MACRA and does not attract any payment or part thereof in any foreign currency.

10. Opening of Bids shall commence at 10:00 hours on Wednesday, 30^th November 2022 in MACRA’s corporate boardroom, where interested bidders, their representatives and the general public are welcome to attend.

11. MACRA is not in any way bound to accept the lowest or any bid but reserves the right to exercise choice of lowest evaluated, substantially responsive bid and where necessary can cancel the procurement proceedings at any stage.