Bungwe la Boma la National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) likulengeza za kutsegulira kwa msika wa chimanga wa chaka chino cha 2023/24.

Bungweli likudziwitsa onse amene ali ndi chimanga kuti akhoza kukagulitsa chimanga chawo kuma Depoti a NFRA awa: Bangula ku Nsanje, Nkhokwe za Boma ku Kanengo ku Lilongwe, Nkhokwe za Boma ku Mzuzu, Kazomba ku Mzimba, Limbe ku Blantyre, Nkhokwe za Boma ku Luchenza, komanso Nkhokwe za Boma ku Mangochi.

Ofuna kugulitsa abweretse chimanga chosachepera tonne limodzi mugalimoto losatseka pamwamba (galimoto za mtundu wa van sizololedwa). Chimanga chikhale chomwe chakoloredwa kumene kapena chaka chapitachi, chosankhidwa bwino komanso chikhale ndi zochiyenereza izi:

• Chikhale chouma bwino (chinyontho chisadutse 12.5% kuchuluka);
• Chikhale cha mtundu oyera;
• Chisakhale choonongeka ndi anankafumbwe kapena tizilombo tina ta mbeu;
• Chisakhale choswekasweka kapena mphwemphwa;
• Chisakhale ndi anankafumbwe kapena tizilombo tina tamoyo;
• Chisakhale ndi zinthu zina zilizonse zosayenera kupezeka muchimanga;
• Chisakhale choyamba kumera;
• Chisakhale chowora.

Dziwani kuti NFRA idzabweza chimanga chonse chimene sichizafikira pa zochiyenereza zimenezi.

Mtengo ogulira chimanga ndi K550 pa kilogalamu ndipo NFRA ikhala ikugula chimangachi mpaka pa 30^th September 2023 kapena kulekezera pamene chimanga chimene chikufunika kugulidwa chakwana. Kagulidwe kadzatengera oyamba kufika ndi chimanga ku ma Depoti a NFRA.

Ogulitsa adzalandira ndalama zawo pasadapite ma ola (hour) 48 kudzera ku banki yawo.

Ofuna kudziwa zambiri za msika umenewu alembere NFRA pogwiritsa ntchito e-mail iyi: nfra@nframw.com kapena ayimbe lamya ku manambala awa: +265 999 212 671 kapena +265 887 082 355 (356).

 

MANAGEMENT

Date: 24^th May 2023

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) would like to inform the general public that buying of maize for the 2023/24 Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) replenishment is now open. The market is open to all willing suppliers with a minimum of 1 Metric Tonne of white Non-GMO maize that meets the Agency’s quality specifications as follows:

 

Production Years                                                        2022 & 2023

Moisture content                                                         Max 12.5%

Broken                                                                        Max 3%

Shriveled                                                                    Max 1%

Weeviled grain                                                           Max 1%

Grain of other colour                                                  Max 2%

Extraneous Matter and Trash                                     Max 0.3%

Rotten/Moulded grain                                                Max 1%

Germinated grain                                                        None

Contaminants                                                             None

Live Insects                                                               None

 

The buying price is MK550 per kilogram and the procurement is on a first-come basis until the 30^th September 2023 or upon reaching the targeted tonnage, whichever comes earlier.

 

Suppliers should deliver maize in an open truck (vans are not allowed) to the following NFRA depots: Kanengo Silos Complex in Lilongwe; Kazomba Depot in Mzimba; Mzuzu Silos in Mzuzu, Limbe Transit Depot in Blantyre; Mangochi Silos Complex in Mangochi; Luchenza Silos in Luchenza, and Bangula Depot in Nsanje. Upon delivery, NFRA officers shall inspect the consignment and issue a grading certificate. Only maize meeting the above specifications will be accepted. An invoice, together with the grading certificate, weighbridge ticket and a Goods Received Note shall be transmitted by the receiving Depot for payment.

 

Payment shall be made within 48 hours by Electronic Funds Transfer or by Cheque upon production of an invoice.

 

Enquiries should be sent to the following e-mail address: nfra@nframw.com. Alternatively, calls can be made to the following telephone numbers: +265 999 212 671 or +265 887 082 355 (356).

 

MANAGEMENT

 

Dated this 24^th May 2023

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF REAL TIME STOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RTSMS) AT

KANENGO SILOS COMPLEX IN LILONGWE

Procurement Ref. No.: NFRA/STOCKMANAGEMENT/2019/A001

1. National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is a Trust established by the Malawi Government in 1999 to assume responsibility for the management of the National Strategic Grain Reserves (SGR). The Agency has budgeted funds for the procurement of Real Time Stock Management System at Kanengo Silos Complex.
2. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee of the National Food Reserve Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply and installation of Real Time Stock Management System at Kanengo Silos Complex in Lilongwe.
3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act (2017) and Procurement Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Malawi and is open to all prospective bidders.
4. Complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be obtained from the address below at 7(a) or may be sent by e-mail upon request and payment of a non-refundable fee of MK 5,000.00 or any convertible currency to the Bank details below and by Electronic Funds Transfer for International suppliers.

       Account name            :   National Food Reserve Agency

       Bank                          :   National Bank of Malawi

       Account Number       :   821276

       Branch                       :   Capital City

5. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 1% of the total bid value. The Bid Security must be in form of a Bank certified cheque or Bank Guarantee issued by a reputable bank agreeable to the purchaser.
6. Sealed Bids clearly marked with the Procurement Reference Number should be deposited in the Tender box at 7(b) below on or before Monday 31^st October, 2022, at 14.00 Hours local time. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend at the address 7(c) below on Monday 31^st October, 2022, at 14:00 Hours local time. Electronic Bidding will be permitted for International Suppliers only.
7. Addresses for inspection, purchasing, clarification, collection, submission and opening of bids are as follows:

• Inspection, purchasing, collection and clarification of bidding documents

   The Acting Procurement Officer, National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

   Tel: +265 (0) 887082355/6

 

  (b) Address for Submission of Bids:

   Physical Submission

     The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC), National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

   Electronic Submission

   E-mail: procurement.sms@nframw.com

 

  (c) Address for Opening of Bids:

       National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Lilongwe, Malawi.

 

INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR 2022/2023 FINANCIAL YEAR

The National Food Reserve Agency would like to invite applications from legally qualifying suppliers doing business in Malawi or in their country of establishment who are interested to be considered for pre-qualification for the 2022/23 financial year in the category of goods, services and works indicated below:

CATEGORY A: GOODS

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Stationery items
2	Printed books
3	ICT equipment and accessories
4	Office furniture
5	Tyres and tubes
6	Motor vehicle batteries and accessories
7	Generators
8	Electrical items
9	Bearings
10	Hardware and plumbing items
11	Packaging materials
12	Pest control chemicals
13	Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)
14	Air conditioners
15	Beans
16	Welding rods and gases
17	Wooden pallets
18	Pneumatic valves, tubes and accessories
19	Water proofing materials
20	Paints and accessories
21	Premium bag closing thread

 

CATEGORY B: SERVICES

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Vehicle maintainance and repair
2	Clearing and freight forwarding
3	Motor rewinding
4	Air conditioner installation and maintance services
5	Truck hire services
6	Generator maintainance and service
7	Air compressor maintenance and service
8	Water proofing
9	Scaffolding hire
10	Fire extinguisher servicing
11	Weighbridge repair service
12	Machining service
13	Legal service
14	Hotel accommodation and conferencing services
15	Sewage services
16	Lift maintenance services
17	Vehicle hiring

 

CATEGORY C: WORKS

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Carpentry works
2	Painting works
3	Building and civil engineering
4	Plumbing works

 

Qualification Criteria

• Detailed company business profile with registered address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses and physical addresses.
• List of similar assignments performed successfully in the past year with the supporting documents attached.
• Copies of tax registration certificates and tax clearance certificates.
• Copies of Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) registration certificates.
• Certificates from pesticides and control board for chemicals suppliers.
• Evidence of registration from Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) and National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) in case of electrical and building or civil contractors.

Submision

Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below by close of business on Monday 31st October, 2022 and clearly marked: “Application to prequalify for Lot No………” to the address below:

The Chairperson

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

National Food Reserve Agency

Kanengo Silos Complex

Private Bag B450

Lilongwe 3

Tel: 0887082355/6

REF: NFRA/VEHICLE/DISPOSAL/2022/01

 

1. The National Food Reserve Agency invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the disposal of used motor vehicles as indicated below:

Lot	Make	Model	Condition	Year of Make	Location
1	Toyota	Prado	Runner	2008	Head Office
2	KIA	Sorrento	Runner	2008	Head Office
3	Toyota	Yaris	Non-runner	2008	Head Office
4	Toyota	Corolla	Non-runner	2010	Head Office
5	Nissan	Hard Body	Non-runner	2002	Luchenza

 

2. The disposal will be conducted in accordance with the disposal procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2017 and Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Malawi and are open to all eligible bidders.

 

3. Bidders may view the Motor Vehicles prior to bidding on 8^th and 11^th April, 2022 between 09:00 Hours to 15:00 Hours local time during working hours only.

 

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from National Food Reserve Agency at the address given below at 5(a) from 08:00hrs to 16:00hrs local time from Monday to Friday except on public holidays.

 

5. Sealed bids clearly marked with the Disposal Reference Number, shall be deposited in the Tender Box at 5(b) below on or before Thursday, 5^th May, 2022 at 00hours local time and late bids shall be rejected. Electronic Submissions shall not be accepted. Bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders or their representatives, who choose to attend at the address 5(c) below on Thursday, 5^th May, 2022 at 14.00hours local time.

 

 (a) The address for clarification of the disposal process:

The Procurement and Disposal Unit
National Food Reserve Agency
Private Bag B450
Lilongwe 3.

Attention: Procurement Officer, Tel: +265 0887082355/6, Email: nfra@nframw.com

 

  (b) Address for Submission of Bids:

The Chairperson,
Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC),
National Food Reserve Agency,
Kanengo Silos Complex,
Private Bag B450,
Lilongwe 3, Malawi

 

  (c) Address for Opening of Bids:

National Food Reserve Agency,
Kanengo Silos Complex,
Lilongwe, Malawi

6. It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that bids are submitted in accordance with the instructions as stipulated in the advert, as non-compliance to the instructions will lead to disqualification and rejection of the bid.

6. Bids shall remain valid for a period of 60 days after bid opening.

6. Award of contract will be per Lot and successful bidder will be communicated formally.

6. Method of payment is strictly cash or bank certified cheque. A receipt of payment shall be used for collection of vehicles. Payment and collection period for successful bidders shall be within a period of 15 days from date of offer. Collection shall be upon full payment of the offered price.

7. Addresses for inspection, clarification, collection, submission and opening of bids are as follows:
(a) Inspection and Collection
Procurement Unit, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

(b) Clarification of bids
Tel: +265 (0) 887082355/6. E-mail: nfra@nframw.com

(c.) Address for Submission of Bids:

i. Physical Submission
The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC), National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi

ii. Electronic Submission
E-mail: procurement.cc@nframw.com

(d.) Address for Opening of Bids:
National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Lilongwe, Malawi.

 

Procurement Ref. No.: NFRA/STOCKMANAGEMENT/2019/A001

1. National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is a Trust established by the Malawi Government in 1999 to assume responsibility for the management of the National Strategic Grain Reserves (SGR). The Agency has budgeted funds for the procurement of Real Time Stock Management System at Kanengo Silos Complex.
2. The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee of the National Food Reserve Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply and installation of Real Time Stock Management System at Kanengo Silos Complex in Lilongwe.
3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act (2017) and Procurement Regulations of the Government of the Republic of Malawi and is open to all prospective bidders.
4. Complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be obtained from the address below at 7(a) or may be sent by e-mail upon request and payment of a non-refundable fee of MK 5,000.00 or any convertible currency to the Bank details below and by Electronic Funds Transfer for International suppliers.

        Account name            :   National Food Reserve Agency
        Bank                           :   National Bank of Malawi
        Account Number        :   821276
        Branch                        :   Capital City

5. Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of 1% of the total bid value. The Bid Security must be in form of a Bank certified cheque or Bank Guarantee issued by a reputable bank agreeable to the purchaser.
6. Sealed Bids clearly marked with the Procurement Reference Number should be deposited in the Tender box at 7(b) below on or before Tuesday 31^st August, 2021, at 14.00 Hours local time. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids shall be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend at the address 7(c) below on Tuesday 31^st August, 2021at 14:00 Hours local time. Electronic Bidding will be permitted for International Suppliers only.
7. Addresses for inspection, purchasing, clarification, collection, submission and opening of bids are as follows:

• Inspection, purchasing, collection and clarification of bidding documents

   The Procurement Officer, National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

   Tel: +265 (0) 887082355/6

       E-mail: pchendawaka@nframw.com

 

  (b) Address for Submission of Bids:

    Physical Submission

    The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee (IPDC), National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Private Bag B450, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

   Electronic Submission

   E-mail: procurement.sms@nframw.com

 

  (c) Address for Opening of Bids:

       National Food Reserve Agency, Kanengo Silos Complex, Lilongwe, Malawi.

 

click here to download the tender document

Invitation to sell White Maize to the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA)

ADDENDUM

REF: NFRA/SGR/2018/01

The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) would like to notify the public that the deadline for Bid submission and opening for the invitation to sell White Maize to the Agency has been extended to Thursday 31st January, 2019 and Not Wednesday 23rd January, 2019, as earlier on advertised.

Bidders should note the following:

a) Bid Submission: Close 14:00Hrs 31st January, 2019
b) Bid Opening: 14:00Hrs 31st January, 2019

The time extension has been done to allow bidders to note the following:-

a) No bid security is required at bid submission. However, upon being awarded a contract, the bidder shall provide a 1% performance security from a reputable financial institution based on the total bid value.

b) Bidders are required to submit 1x original Bid Document and 3 x copies.

The National Food Reserve Agency has ready funds to procure immediately, about seventeen thousand metric tonnes high quality white maize locally. The maize will be delivered to the Agency's facilities in Kanengo.

The Agency now invites, through a competitive open tendering method, bids from qualifying entities for delivery of this maize.

Bidding documents can still be obtained from the Agency's Head Office in Kanengo after paying a non- refundable fee of K20,000.00 per document. Bidding documents can also be downloaded from on the link above.

For the downloaded document, Bidders are expected to pay the K20,000.00 at the time they will be submitting their bid to the Agency.

Closing date for receiving bids is Thursday 31^st January, 2019.

More details if required should be obtained from:-

The Chairman

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

National Food Reserve Agency

Private Bag B450

Capital City, Lilongwe 3.

Phone           :  +265 887 082 355

E-mail           :  nfra@nframw.com

click here to download the tender document

NOTICE

CHIDZIWITSO

Supply and Delivery of Non Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) White Maize - August 2019

Procurement Reference Number: NFRA/SGR/2019/01


click here to download the bid document

INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS FOR 2018/2019 FINANCIAL YEAR

The National Food Reserve Agency would like to invite applications from legally qualifying Suppliers doing business in Malawi or in their country of establishment who are interested to be considered for pre-qualification for the 2018/19 Financial Year in the category of Goods, Services and Works indicated below:

 

CATEGORY A: GOODS

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Stationery Items
2	Printed Books
3	ICT Equipment and accessories
4	Office Furniture
5	Tyres and Tubes
6	Motor vehicle batteries and accessories
7	Generators
8	Electrical items
9	Bearings
10	Hardware and Plumbing items
11	Packaging Materials
12	Pest control chemicals
13	Protective Clothing
14	Beans
15	Welding gases
16	Wooden pallets
17	Water proofing materials

 

CATEGORY B: SERVICES

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Vehicle Maintenance
2	Clearing and Freight Forwarding
3	Motor rewinding
4	Air conditioner installation and maintenance services
5	Truck Hire Services
6	Generator maintenance
7	Air compressor servicing
8	Water proofing
9	Scaffolding hire
10	Fire extinguisher servicing

 

CATEGORY C: WORKS

Lot No.	DESCRIPTION
1	Carpentry works
2	Painting works
3	Building

 

Submission

Applications for prequalification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address below by close of business on Friday, 23^rd November, 2018 and clearly marked: “Application to Prequalify for Lot No…….” to the address below:

The Chairperson

Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee

National Food Reserve Agency

Kanengo Silos Complex

Private Bag B450

Lilongwe 3

Tel: +265 887 082 355