Malawi Seeks Bids For Supply Of 440,000 Tonnes Of Fuel

Malawi’s National Oil Company (NOCMA) is seeking bids to supply 440,000 metric tonnes of gasoline and gasoil, according to a public notice issued on Friday.

The refined petroleum products are to be delivered over a 12-month period through the ports of Beira and Nacala in Mozambique and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.

NOCMA said deliveries through Beira and Nacala would be made on Free Carrier (FCA, ex-tank) terms. Deliveries through Dar es Salaam would be on Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) terms or Delivered at Place (DAP) terms at Malawi Cargo Logistics.

Interested bidders can purchase the bidding documents in English for a non-refundable fee of $3,000 after submitting a written application.

NOCMA said it would email the documents once payment had been confirmed. It would not be responsible for courier costs or the non-receipt of documents sent by post or other means.

All bids must be accompanied by a $3.5 million bid bond and submitted in sealed envelopes bearing the procurement reference number by 2:30 p.m. Central Africa Time on Nov. 2, 2026.

Bids will be opened at the same time at NOCMA’s address, in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend. Late bids will be rejected.

Bidders may submit offers for any combination of ports or products.

The tender requires a 180-day credit period, as specified in the bidding documents, regardless of fluctuations in global fuel prices during the supply contract.

NOCMA said it reserved the right to accept or reject any bid, cancel the tender process or reject all bids without giving reasons or incurring liability.