Malawi Awards ICT Equipment Supply Contract Under World Bank-Backed Skills Project

Introduction

Malawi has announced a contract award for the supply and delivery of laptops, desktops, and printers under the Skills for a Vibrant Economy Project, a World Bank–financed initiative aimed at strengthening digital capacity in education and training institutions.  The contract was awarded to Lomany Enterprises and published on 26 November 2025, following a competitive Request for Bids (RFB) process.

Contract Details

The award is financed through IDA Credit No. 68910 and was procured using the Request for Bids method.

• Contract value - MWK 439,037,925.60

• Duration - 60 days

• Scope - Supply and delivery of laptops, desktops, and printers (Lot 1)

• Procuring authority - Ministry of Education, Malawi (Project PMU)

• Bid reference -  MW-MOE-435184-GO-RFB

• Award notification issued -  22 February 2025

The ICT equipment will support teaching, learning, and project implementation activities across beneficiary institutions.

Entities Involved and Competition

The winning bidder, Lomany Enterprises, based in Lilongwe, submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid, securing the contract.  The tender attracted strong market interest, with evaluated bids submitted by Business Machines Limited, Gestetner Limited, Xerographics Limited, Yosa Limited, Inspiron Technology, and others - most priced higher than the winning offer.

Several bidders were declared non-responsive or non-compliant at evaluation, underscoring strict adherence to technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and bidding requirements under World Bank-aligned procurement rules.

Significance of the Contract

This awarded tender is a practical step toward improving digital readiness and skills development in Malawi.  Timely deployment of ICT equipment is expected to enhance instructional delivery, assessment, and administrative efficiency - key outcomes for workforce competitiveness and inclusive growth.

From a procurement standpoint, the results reflect transparent government contracting, value-for-money evaluation, and robust competition-hallmarks of internationally financed government contracts.

Conclusion

With a tight 60-day delivery window, Lomany Enterprises is expected to mobilize quickly to meet specifications and timelines. The award adds momentum to Malawi’s pipeline of procurement news and tender results, reinforcing the role of ICT investments in education-focused development programs.

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